Online sex offending against children
This course expands on the unit covered in the introductory courses and examines the various forms this offence takes, including the possession and distribution of child pornography, the production of child pornography, sexual solicitations, and conspiracy crimes. The topics covered will investigate the motivations of offenders, contact offending histories and the impact the crime has … Continued
Read moreFrontline police and taking the statement of a child witness
This course is aimed at all frontline police in South Africa who are, in many cases, the first official to receive a report of a sexual offence committed against a child. This course aims to provide these police with the necessary information relating to the gathering of information about an alleged incident order to open … Continued
Read moreSex offenders who target children
This course is aimed at all role-players working with cases of sexual violence, specifically sexual violence against children. The purpose of the course is to provide participants with an understanding of the types of sex offenders and the grooming process used to gain access to children sexually. This course will assist role-players to understand the … Continued
Read moreDetecting deception in children
This course is aimed at all role-players required to determine the truthfulness of a witness’s evidence, specifically a child witness. The purpose of this course to provide role-players with the specialized skills and knowledge needed to effectively and scientifically evaluate a witness’s statement and evidence. The participants are presented with the latest research on evaluating … Continued
Read moreTaking the statement of a child
This course is aimed at role-players responsible for taking a statement of crime from children and other vulnerable victims. Instruction involves intensive information and practical exercises on conducting forensic interviews. The purpose of the course is to provide role-players with the specialized skills to elicit information from victims in a sensitive and appropriate manner, specifically … Continued
Read moreForensic social work report writing
This course is aimed at Forensic Social Workers who are required by role-players in court, namely judicial officer and prosecutors, to prepare forensic reports on aspects of a crime, specifically a crime of sexual violence perpetrated against a child. The purpose of the course is to provide Forensic Social Workers with the specialized skills to … Continued
Read moreThe intermediary and the child witness
The course is aimed at intermediaries who are required to assist children in court in terms of applicable legislation. The purpose of this course is to provide the participants with the knowledge and skills to enable them to act as intermediaries.
Read moreWomen and children as victims in cases of gender-based violence
Gender-based violence against women and children has become a key topic of discussion in the international arena. Globally, the issue has given rise to substantial international conventions which have been ratified by many countries. Sensitising people about this social issue is essential. This training course examines relevant social, psychological and legal issues pertaining to women … Continued
Read moreResponding to sexual violence at schools: A guide for educators
The purpose of this course is to improve the knowledge and skills of teachers who guide participants on issues relating to violence against children. New research on the impact of violence, including domestic violence, on children as well as the concept of trafficking of children will be made available to teachers.
Read moreYouth for change: Prevention and response to gender-based violence and human trafficking
The Child Witness institute has developed a train-the-trainer course for adolescents, the purpose of which is to provide them with the knowledge and skills to train other youth on issues of violence and exploitation and the prevention and response thereof. Once trained, these youth will be encouraged to return to their communities, churches and schools … Continued
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