CPD Activities for Social Workers

25/05/2026

Webinaar 27 & 28 May 2026 - Children with sexual behaviour problems

This topic, presented over two days, highly relevant to today’s context, will enable participants to:

Distinguish between normative and problematic sexual behaviours in children across different developmental stages;
Identify key risk factors and contributing...

Read more… and registration link
https://rata.org.za/webinars/

19/05/2026

This topic, presented over two days, highly relevant to today’s context, will enable participants to:
 Distinguish between normative and problematic sexual behaviours in children across different developmental stages;
 Identify key risk factors and contributing influences, including trauma, environmental exposure, and neurodevelopmental factors;
 Explain the theoretical frameworks supporting sexual behavioural problems, such as trauma, attachment, social learning, and self-regulation models;
 Understand relevant South African legal frameworks, including the Children’s Act 38 of 2005 and the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, and apply these within ethical decision-making processes;
 Respond appropriately to incidents involving sexual behaviour between children, and implementing evidence-based intervention strategies to assist affected children.
 Apply practical tools, develop realistic and contextually relevant safety plans, collaborate effectively with schools and multidisciplinary teams, make informed referral decisions, and incorporate ethical principles and cultural considerations throughout assessment and intervention;
 Maintain awareness of your professional wellbeing and the impact of vicarious trauma.

Register at:
https://www.quicket.co.za/events/371572-children-with-sexual-behaviour-problems/ #/

16/05/2026

Last day to register for the early bird discount is 17 May 2026.

Live webinar: Children with sexual behaviour problems.
For Social Workers, Child and youth care Workers and parents who want more information on this topic.

Register at: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/371572-children-with-sexual-behaviour-problems/
More information at: https://rata.org.za/webinars/upcoming-webinars/

Wednesday 27 & Thursday 28 MAY 2026

16/05/2026

Live webinar: Children with sexual behaviour problems.
For Social Workers, Child and youth care Workers and parents who want more information on this topic.
Register by 17 May for our early bird discount.
Register at: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/371572-children-with-sexual-behaviour-problems/
More information at: https://rata.org.za/webinars/upcoming-webinars/

07/05/2026

Rata Webinaar 27 & 28 May 2026 - Children with sexual behaviour problems

This topic, presented over two days, highly relevant to today’s context, will enable participants to:

Distinguish between normative and problematic sexual behaviours in children across different developmental stages;
Identify key risk factors and contributing influences…

Read more:
https://rata.org.za/webinars/

30/04/2026

Warm nuus aan die begin van die winter.

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28/04/2026

https://www.quicket.co.za/events/371572-children-with-sexual-behaviour-problems/ #/

21/04/2026

Baie Dankie – Die Kinderfonds Skenking

Die Voorsitter
DIE KINDERFONDS

Vir aandag: Mnr. Charl Mocke

BEDANKING – DIE KINDERFONDS SKENING/DONASIE VIR ASSESSERING EN TERAPIE VAN KINDERS

Hiermee wil Rata Maatskaplike Dienste hul opregte dank uitspreek vir die skening/donasie van R 141,200 wat vanaf Die Kinderfonds ontvang is.

As ‘n Kinderbeskermingsorganisasie het ons hoofsaaklik ten doel om gebroke, mishandelde en misbruikte kinders te beskerm teen alle vorme van geweld. Hierdie kinders is meestal getraumatiseer en benodig terapie. In die gevalle van seksuele misbruik is assessering ook meestal nodig om te bepaal hoe hierdie kinders bygestaan kan word en om hulle tydens die hofprosesse te kan beskerm en te ondersteun.

Hierdie fondse is onmisbaar vir hierdie dienste wat Rata aan hierdie kinders lewer omdat die biologiese ouers meestal nie in staat is om vir hierdie dienste te betaal nie. Hierdie skenking stel ons in staat om hierdie kinders te kan begelei van gebrokenheid tot heelheid.

Weer eens baie dankie!

Vriendelike groete,

Nicolene Cordier
ASSISTENT DIREKTEUR
RATA MAATSKAPLIKE DIENSTE

20/04/2026

One day left to register for COURT PREPARATION - online training for all Social Workers.
23 April 2026
Register here: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/368627-court-preparation/

This webinar provides essential legal knowledge regarding the Children’s Act – specifically Section 46 and 50 – and practical guidance on court orders and care definitions required for child protection services.

Click here to learn more: https://rata.org.za/webinars/

Learn to:
• Accurately identify the components of care as defined in the Children's Act.
• Understand the scope of orders a court can grant under Section 46.
• Explain the process for launching investigations in terms of Section 50 and the implications of failing to undergo statutory duties.
• Manage Child Contact and Placement to ensure the “best interests of the child” remain the paramount concern.
• Facilitate Professional Interventions.
• Articulate the multifaceted definition of "care" as per the Children’s Act
• Demonstrate how to apply the "Best Interest of the Child" standard as mandated by Section 7 of the Children’s Act and Section 28 of the Constitution in all judicial and administrative proceedings.
• Determine appropriate methods for child participation in court matters.
• Correctly identify the legal criteria for a child in need of care and protection under Section 150.
• Distinguish between and recommend various court orders under Section 46 and 156.
• Understand the procedural requirements for social work reports under Regulation 55 and the legal implications of failing to undergo statutory duties as instructed by the court.
• Coordinate Multi-Disciplinary Interventions.

13/04/2026

PREPARATION FOR COURT
RATA Webinar: 23 APRIL 2026

Presented by Adv Elizabeth Nieuwoudt and Bronwinn Marshall

This webinar provides essential legal knowledge regarding the Children’s Act – specifically Section 46 and 50 – and practical guidance on court orders and care definitions required for child protection services.

https://rata.org.za/webinars/