Disguised Compliance

Overview

Understanding the implications of disguised compliance comes mostly from learning from serious case reviews. Parents’ behaviour can mislead us about the progress they are making and about the true nature of the lived experience of the child. Apparent or disguised cooperation can prevent or delay understanding of the severity of harm to the child and lead to cases drifting.

Who is Disguised Compliance aimed at?

All front line staff working in children and families social care

Course Length

Extended half day (9.30 – 15.00)

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, participants will have

• Developed increased understanding of why families may not want to co-operate with service
• Increased awareness of ways in which practitioners may be deceived
• Developed techniques and strategies to work more effectively with reluctant families