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Empowering Professionals with Evidence-Based Care for Children & Families

At FACT (Forensic Assessment Consultation & Training), we are deeply committed to uplifting and empowering South African social service professionals through high-quality training and professional development.

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About FACT Network

At FACT (Forensic Assessment Consultation & Training), we are deeply committed to uplifting and empowering South African social service professionals through high-quality training and professional development.

Established in 2006, FACT was founded to address the growing need for evidence-based training and professional support in the field of forensic social work. Over the years, our vision has expanded, and today we proudly offer a wide range of courses, workshops, and professional development services designed to strengthen and support those working in practice.

Our training is practical, relevant, and adaptable. We provide both standard courses and tailor-made packages to meet the unique needs of organisations. To date, our work has reached social workers, mental health professionals, schools, NGOs, and government departments across South Africa.

20+

Specialised Courses

We offer a range of specialised training courses all aimed at supporting professionals who work with children and families
1000+

Students

We offer courses to professionals, social workers and parents alike.
25+

Years of Experience

Our team has experience in both private practice and the welfare sector.

We believe:

  • That uplifting the social services sector begins with empowering its professionals.
  • That evidence-based practice ensures the highest standard of care and integrity.
  • That collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and mentorship build stronger, more resilient professionals.
  • That continuous learning is essential in navigating the ever-changing challenges of social work in South Africa.
  • And that when professionals are equipped, supported, and inspired, children, families, and communities ultimately benefit.
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Our Professional Development and Support Services

Working with children and families can be both deeply rewarding and professionally demanding. Our Professional Development and Support Services are designed to strengthen the competence, confidence, and well-being of practitioners in this field. We offer tailored opportunities for reflection, guidance, and skill enhancement to ensure that professionals remain supported, ethically grounded, and aligned with best practice.

Individual Profession Consultations
Group Supervision (SAFE)
Canalisation of Reports for Pyscho Legal Purposes
Court Preparation for Professionals
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FACT Training Courses

At FACT, we offer a range of specialised training courses all aimed at supporting professionals who work with children and families. Some of our popular courses include our Comprehensive Training on Forensic Investigations into Allegations of Abuse, the Socio-Emotional Assessment of Children, and other specialised therapeutic courses such as Structured Trauma Therapy, Bereavement and Divorce Counselling for Children, and Nurturing Attachments through Therapeutic Parenting.

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Comprehensive Foster Parent Training

Introduction to Socio-Emotional Assessment

Assessment of Toddlers and Children with Developmental Delays

Attachment in Adoption

Emotional Regulation from Neurobiology to Practice

Neurobiology of Internalizations

Mandated Reporting & Sexual Abuse: From Legislation to Practice

Introduction to Attachment for Parents & Caregivers

Therapeutic Life Story

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Why Choose Us?

At FACT, we offer a range of specialised training courses all aimed at supporting professionals who work with children and families. Some of our popular courses include our Comprehensive Training on Forensic Investigations into Allegations of Abuse, the Socio-Emotional Assessment of Children, and other specialised therapeutic courses such as Structured Trauma Therapy, Bereavement and Divorce Counselling for Children, and Nurturing Attachments through Therapeutic Parenting.
Evidence-Based Training
Grounded in research and theory.
Recognized & Accredited
SACSSP CPD Accredited.
Flexible Delivery Modes
We offer a combination of live online courses, partially self-paced courses, and fully self-paced courses.
Practice Orientated
Grounded in the unique South African practice context.
TESTIMONIALS

What Students Say

  • “Absolutely phenomenal as always, thank you for providing great theory and making things practical. I cannot wait to journey with parents and bring in an understanding of the biology of attachment.”
    Nurturing Attachments: Advanced Training
  • “Both facilitators are knowledgeable about the topics that were presented. They were well-prepared and gave attention to detail. I enjoyed the practical examples. They explained the content in an understandable and structured way.”
    Socio-Emotional Assessment Training
  • “Thank you. Was an amazing course and gave me new insights on how to work with my clients as well as my own child.”
    Assessment of Attachment: A Multi-Method Approach
  • Thank you for unpacking the concept of the child having a voice, we as adults often take decisions based on what we think is best for the child. Thank you for also highlighting how social service practitioners can unknowingly control the child's narrative with by the way they structure their questions. Thank you for this highly informative and well-presented workshop.”
    Voice of the Child: Implications for Social Work Practice
  • “The training was excellent and came at the perfect time. I feel like taking my old reports and redoing them better with the knowledge and understanding of the forensic field I have acquired from this training.”
    Advanced Forensic Training
  • "Thank you so much for the opportunity to attend – it was such a worthwhile experience that I can use in my work every day. I appreciate how you facilitated the group discussions."
    When Love Is Not Enough: Working With Children With Severe Attachment Difficulties
  • “Dear Louise, what an excellent course. I appreciate your love for our profession. You are gifted to explain therapeutic intervention techniques in such a way that we feel empowered and full of confidence. Thank you for doing all the hard work to make us as social workers better.”
    Nurturing Attachments Through Therapeutic Parenting