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The AfriChild CentreRespond calmly and safely when a child discloses harm, and provide first-line emotional support.
6 modules · 9 lessons · 1 final test · 1 certificate
This course is developed and delivered by The AfriChild Centre, drawing on its research and practice in child wellbeing and protection across the region.
How to respond when a child tells you about harm, and how to give Psychological First Aid (PFA): the do's and don'ts of receiving a disclosure, the 4 Rs, the Look-Listen-Link approach to PFA, supporting a distressed child, and looking after yourself. For anyone who works with children.
Practitioner SkillsThe AfriChild CentreA practical guide to child-protection case management: what it is, the case-management steps (identification, assessment, planning, implementation, review, closure), working in the best interests of the child, record-keeping and confidentiality, and coordinating support. For social workers, case workers and frontline practitioners.
Practitioner SkillsThe AfriChild CentrePractical skills for communicating with children of different ages and abilities: building rapport and trust, active listening, adapting to a child's age and development, communicating with children with disabilities, using play and creative methods, and non-verbal communication. For anyone who works with children.
The AfriChild CentreHow to connect a child to the right help and coordinate across services: what a referral pathway is, Uganda's child-protection system and key actors, making an effective referral, multi-agency working and information-sharing, and following up. For practitioners, focal persons and programme staff.