Archives: Training courses

Justice for children: an international framework

September 19, 2016

This course deals with the international framework protecting children who have to testify in court as witnesses, and provides information on the specialisation of services for these victims. This course is specifically geared towards government officials who are tasked with the implementation of specialised services to children who are witnesses with specific emphasis on those … Continued

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Breaking the silence: an introduction to trafficking

September 19, 2016

This course is aimed at all professionals dealing with cases of trafficking.

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Preparing children for court

September 19, 2016

This is a specialised training course, based on the standardized programme researched and developed by the Institute, for all role-players involved in preparing child witnesses for court.

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The judicial officer and the child witness

September 19, 2016

This is a specialised training course for judges and magistrates presiding over cases involving the testimony of child witnesses. The course content pays particular attention to child victims of sexual crimes.

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Prosecuting the child sex offender

September 19, 2016

This is a specialised training course for prosecutors working with sexual offences. The course specifically focuses on child victims of sexual abuse, but aims to provide the prosecutors with the skills to work with all child witnesses, including effective consultation and leading of the child’s evidence.

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Introducing the Child Witness

August 31, 2016

A training course aimed at introducing professionals to the dynamics involved when working with children who interface with the criminal justice system, with special emphasis on children who are victims of abuse. The course aims also to provide professionals with the specialised skills required to work effectively with children.

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