Foundations of Violence Against Women (VAW) Online Training Course
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Description

This is an online training course for professionals who intend to work with victims of domestic violence. The aim is to train future workers to better handle situations involving women who are victims of violence and to encourage welcoming and individualized support.
The course is based on intersectional feminist approaches and covers various topics, such as ethics, decision-making, mental health, risk assessment, and protection planning. The program is free and lasts four weeks.

Impact evaluations

The results of an impact assessment showed a statistically significant increase in knowledge and attitude related to situations of violence against women [1].

Bibliographic reference

[1] Etherington, C., Baker, L., Ham, M. & Glasbeek, D. (2021). Evaluating the Effectiveness of Online Training for a Comprehensive Violence Against Women Program: A Pilot Study. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 36(1-2), 160–183. https://doi.org/10.1177/0886260517725734

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