Scenes of domestic abuse, exploitation, and other traumatic events from the perspective of children involved are being used through the technology to help train carers.
Evaluation of the use of the use of VR training so far has found that all those taking part said their experience using the headsets had “made them think differently and consider alternative ways to respond and make decision in their approach to children in care”.
Three quarters said their training with the headsets had given them a “deeper understanding of issues from the child’s perspective”, added the evaluation.
The VR training is being supplied by Antser and used by Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, which runs children's services on behalf of North and West Northamptonshire councils.
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