OUTLINE OF A 3-DAY MULTIDISCIPLINARY FOUNDATION TRAINING

Allotted Time * Topic Welcome and Leader Introductions Objectives Participants will be aware of schedule, brief background of leaders, and expectations Facilitator Notes / Directions Welcome participants Introduce facilitators Provide logistical information Give a brief overview of the session and days agenda Ask participants to form small groups of three with representation from different sectors, with directions to: o Introduce yourself, your work setting, and position o Share why it is important to you to be here at CAN seminar In large group, ask each person to share their name and one reason why they are here Present the ecological model of relational levels from the individual through the larger societal level Ask participants to merge their group of 3 with another group to form small groups of 6. In their groups: o Identify ways that children are valued within each of the levels as you see them in daily life. o What are the gifts and strengths you offer the larger community regarding the view of children? Invite each small group to share one of the ways they named that children are valued. Record answers as they are given. In a second and third round, invite groups to name another value not already listed. Continue until all the responses have been listed. Note the strengths on which to build in beginning this training. Engage participants in identifying what is meant by a right. Use the United Nations Convention on Rights of the Child (UN CRC) and national laws to identify child Content Materials Suggested Activities Large group

Participant Introductions

Participants will be able to: identify common issues and concerns regarding children develop a sense of community and trust within the group

Small group introductions

Large group sharing Large group presentation of ecological model Small group brainstorming

Value of Children within Family, Community, Society

Participants will be able to: name ways in which children are valued in their families, communities, and larger society appreciate that they begin this work from a place of strength

Large group feedback

Rights of the Child

Participants will be able to: State and explain the rights of the child Describe how the rights of the child could be applied

Collectively identify what is meant by a right Discuss ways to raise awareness of child rights and

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within the different sectors Working Definitions of Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) Signs and Symptoms of Forms of Abuse and Neglect Participants will be able to: Describe what constitutes child abuse and neglect Identify and classify the different forms of child abuse State the signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect

rights. Facilitate discussion on how rights are supported and circumstances that challenge them. Engage participants in developing their own definitions of child abuse and neglect and in identifying prevalent forms that they may encounter. Use participant responses for the basis of presenting common elements in their definitions and those that have come from organizations. Use participant responses to list abuses they encounter under the forms of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse; neglect; abusive socio-cultural practices; child labor; other acts harmful to children. Engage participants in activities to increase understanding of abuse.

to communicate those rights to children Small groups: Develop a definition of child abuse and neglect Large group: Develop a consensus definition and compare with other stated definitions Identify prevalent forms of child abuse that you handle in the course of your duties Identify acceptable behavior towards children Case studies on emotional abuse Differentiate between child labor and child work Small groups: Identify and discuss local community and family conditions, attitudes, and practices that can lead to abuse

Conditions that Foster CAN

Risk Factors

Conclusion End of Day 1

Participants will be able to: State the societal and cultural conditions that can lead to child abuse and neglect Identify conditions within the local context that could lead to child abuse and neglect Participants will be able to: Identify children most vulnerable to CAN Participants will be able to: Identify something that they learned from the day Affirm the variety of learning identified by participants

Brainstorm with participants to identify conditions, attitudes and beliefs at the societal level that can lead to abuse and neglect. Add factors that werent identified. Use small group discussions to identify cultural, community and family factors. Discuss factors as they are reported to large group. Engage participants as a large group to identify children they see as vulnerable from within the various sectors. Create a list as they are identified. Facilitate a closing exercise to hear what participants learned. Feedback could include asking what was helpful from the day and what participants would like to see in the coming days.

Large group process

Large group: Closing comments; depending on size of the group, ask each person to share a learning from the day

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DAY 2
Opening of Day 2 Current Realities Participants will be able to: Raise questions; reconnect Participants will be able to: Name current examples of CAN Identify their role in recognizing abuse and raising awareness within their sector Participants will be able to: Identify consequences of child abuse and neglect Participants will be able to: Name laws that address child abuse and neglect Name the different types of childrens institutions and explain their role in child protection Understand how roles and responsibilities within their sector are impacted by the laws Identify challenges in being able to fulfill responsibilities Participants will be able to: Apply their learning to specific case studies Discuss case studies across sectors Invite participants to share any thoughts or feelings in beginning the day or to ask remaining questions Present current statistics and examples of abuse and neglect. If possible, use examples from current local newspapers. Engage participants in discussion on where and how they may encounter abuse in their work Local papers; international and country statistical data Check-in on questions or thoughts from previous day In sector groups: Identify circumstances, signs, and symptoms you need to be alert to in being able to identify abuse or neglect Share examples of abuse you have seen Large group brainstorming and presentation of information In sector groups: In reviewing the laws and responsibilities that were presented, discuss the responsibilities you have within your sector and identify gaps and challenges in being able to deal with abuse in your daily work Large group: discussion of gaps in meeting childrens needs and challenges in addressing them Small group: analysis of case studies within sector groups

Consequences of CAN National Laws and Provisions Child Protection Service Providers

Brainstorm with the group on possible consequences they would expect to see from abuse. Add to list as necessary. Prepare a fact sheet or other summary of the laws that address child abuse and neglect. Prepare a fact sheet or other presentation on roles and responsibilities for child abuse and neglect as defined within governmental sectors or departments. Engage participants in discussion regarding the responsibilities of individual sectors and the challenges in being able to effectively address abuse.

Recognition and Response to Child Abuse Cases

Divide into small groups and give each group a case study to analyze and suggest strategies that could be used to promote the best interests of the child. Have participants present their case studies and their strategies for handling the case to the large group. Facilitate a discussion about the cases within the large group.

Large group: reporting of cases and discussion

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Sample Time

Topic Responses and Reporting

Objectives Participants will be able to: Identify current reporting requirements Identify reporting requirements within their particular roles Describe the relationships for reporting, assessment and intervention across sectors Participants will be able to: Identify something that they learned from the day Affirm the variety of learning identified by participants Participants will be able to: Raise questions they have Re-connect to the group Participants will be able to: Identify characteristics of effective teams Explain the stages of team building process State importance of working as a team for child protection

Facilitator Notes / Directions Use both sector and intersectoral groups to identify roles and responsibilities for reporting, assessment and intervention. Facilitate discussion on greater effectiveness when coordinating work across sectors

Content Materials

Suggested Activities In sector groups, identify your sector roles and responsibilities for prevention or intervention Intersectoral groups: identify what you would need from one another across sectors to be more effective in your particular sector work Large group: Closing comments; depending on size of the group, ask each person to share a learning from the day Check-in on questions or thoughts since the previous day
Small groups: Discuss teams you have been part of and identify characteristics of effective teams Presentation on stages of team building Intersectoral groups: Identify reasons for building a team approach and the benefits to children Discuss current strengths you see in ways child abuse is being addressed Brainstorm ways that responses within and across sectors could be strengthened

Conclusion of Day 2

Facilitate a closing exercise to hear what participants learned. Feedback could include asking what was helpful from the day and what participants would like to see the final day.

DAY 3
Opening of Day 3 Team Building for Child Protection Invite participants to share any thoughts or feelings in beginning the day or to ask remaining questions . Engage participants in discussion to identify effective teams. Explain stages of team building process. Engage participants in intersectoral groups to identify the advantages of working as an intersectoral team and the benefits for children when sectors work together as a team. Engage participants in discussion of current strengths and weaknesses in addressing child abuse and neglect. Focus on weaknesses as opportunities to identify strategies for action.

Team Approach to Prevention and Intervention

Participants will be able to: Identify and affirm current practices that are working well Identify current weaknesses and opportunities to take steps for greater effectiveness Begin to establish team thinking for taking action

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Sample Time

Topic Case Study for Intersectoral Approach

Objectives Participants will be able to: Apply their learning to specific case studies Discuss case studies as a team Recognize important contributions of each sector to a team approach Participants will be able to: Identify the challenges they may face as a child protection team Understand the challenges that need to be addressed within sectors Identify ways to address the challenges within and across sectors

Facilitator Notes / Directions Divide into small groups across sectors. Give each group a case study to analyze and suggest strategies that could be used to promote the best interests of the child. Have participants present their case studies and their strategies for handling the case to the large group. Divide into sector groups for identification of barriers and resistance and steps to take for change and action. Bring people together across sectors to share their own internal barriers, to identify barriers for working across sectors, and to identify steps to take for change and action. Identify one or two action steps that can come out of this training.

Content Materials

Suggested Activities Intersectoral team: Case study Large group: Reporting and discussion

Challenges to Effective Work across Sectors

Sector groups: Name the attitudes, practices and assumptions within your sector that may serve as barriers and resistance to working with other sectors; discuss how you can address those challenges within your sector Intersectoral groups: Share the barriers from within your sectors Large group: Closing comments; depending on size of the group, ask each person to share a learning from the program Ask participants to complete the evaluation form before leaving

Conclusion

Participants will be able to: Identify something that they learned from the program Affirm the variety of learning identified by participants Share their evaluations of the entire training program

Facilitate a closing exercise to hear what participants learned and appreciated about the training program. Feedback could include asking what was most helpful and least helpful and what participants would like to see in future programs.

Participant Evaluation Form

* Facilitators or Country Project Leaders should determine duration in a locally appropriate way.

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