TARGET GROUP
Participants attending training courses on IPV and SV.
WHEN TO APPLY
Within the training course.
AIM
· Raise awareness of IPV and SV, not only as a violation of people’s rights, but also as a health risk factor; the health care consequences for women and children in their care.
· Make participants aware of their role, as professionals, when addressing this problem.
· Improve attitude towards IPV and SV, promote empathy for the victims and break down prejudices and myths.
· Motivate participants so they understand that IPV and SV care is a competence of healthcare professionals and an ability they need to develop to improve their performance.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
1. Initial questionnaire to explore motivation at the beginning of training activity and to know what participants expect.
2. Key papers on GV magnitude and consequences.
3. PowerPoint software to facilitate presentation.
4. Statements from victims.
5. Film/video clips.
6. Final questionnaire to check changes in attitude, if expectations have been met, and to gather information for future activities.
TIME REQUIRED
1,5 hours.
DESCRIPTION
Explore motivations for and expectations of training, as well as attitudes towards IPV and SV. This can be done by means of either individual presentations or an initial questionnaire at the beginning of training.
This will allow trainers to obtain a first assessment of the knowledge and skillset of a participant in regards to contact with IPV, any previous training attended and also any learning needs/requirements.
This information will facilitate the trainer’s work and group adaptation. Following this, an explanation about raising awareness of the issue and how to spot the signs of IPV and SV should be carried out.
Training techniques can be used such as:
● A PowerPoint presentation showing the main figures of prevalence, consequences for women and those around them, specially children.
● Use of bibliography of interest, population surveys from a specific country, or research experience of the teaching team. Remark on the key role of healthcare professionals when tackling IPV.
● Use of striking statements from victims, which will allow professionals to empathise with them.
At the end of the workshop, explore again briefly by means of final questionnaire, if the expectations stated in the initial questionnaire have been met, as well as the changes in motivation to attend future training activities.
13 September, 2015
