Protection, Gender & Child Rights
Gender-Based Violence Prevention & Response
Survivor-centred prevention and response practice for protection and community programming.
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Programme rationale
Survivor-centred prevention and response practice for protection and community programming. The programme is structured for learners who need practical, assessable capability they can connect to real responsibilities while continuing work or other commitments.
Programme at a glance
Around 12 weeks of guided study, typically two sessions a week plus independent work, so you can keep working while you study.
| Unit | Study block | Module |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weeks 1–2 | Gender analysis and social norms |
| 2 | Weeks 3–4 | GBV core concepts and guiding principles |
| 3 | Weeks 5–6 | Survivor-centred support and safe referral |
| 4 | Weeks 7–8 | Prevention programming and community dialogue |
| 5 | Weeks 9–12 | Safety, ethics and confidential data handling |
Target audience & entry requirements
Target audience
- • Protection, safeguarding, education and community-service personnel.
- • Volunteers and focal persons who support children, survivors, families or at-risk communities.
- • Learners seeking practical, ethical foundations for protection-related work.
Entry requirements
- • Basic literacy and secondary-level education, or relevant practical work experience.
- • Access to a phone, tablet or computer for online and blended study.
- • Commitment to attend sessions and submit assignments on time.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the programme, learners should be able to:
- Apply survivor-centred principles in practice
- Map and use safe referral pathways
- Design a community prevention activity
Detailed modules
Each module below follows this programme’s published syllabus and contributes to the final practical work.
- 1
Gender analysis and social norms
Weeks 1–2Examine gender analysis and social norms as an evidence-to-decision process, from selecting suitable methods to interpreting and presenting findings.
What you cover
- Purpose, scope and ethical considerations for gender analysis and social norms
- Appropriate data sources, methods and quality checks
- Interpretation, documentation and decision-ready reporting
Assessed work: Produce and review a working analysis or evidence tool for gender analysis and social norms.
- 2
GBV core concepts and guiding principles
Weeks 3–4Study GBV core concepts and guiding principles in the context of protection, Gender & Child Rights, connecting essential concepts with practical decisions and professional documentation.
What you cover
- Essential concepts and terminology within GBV core concepts and guiding principles
- Methods, tools and professional standards used in practice
- Application through a relevant case, task or workplace scenario
Assessed work: Complete a guided case task applying GBV core concepts and guiding principles to a realistic setting.
- 3
Survivor-centred support and safe referral
Weeks 5–6Study survivor-centred support and safe referral in the context of protection, Gender & Child Rights, connecting essential concepts with practical decisions and professional documentation.
What you cover
- Essential concepts and terminology within survivor-centred support and safe referral
- Methods, tools and professional standards used in practice
- Application through a relevant case, task or workplace scenario
Assessed work: Complete a guided case task applying survivor-centred support and safe referral to a realistic setting.
- 4
Prevention programming and community dialogue
Weeks 7–8Build audience-aware and ethical practice in prevention programming and community dialogue, from evidence and message design to delivery and feedback.
What you cover
- Audience, purpose and ethical practice in prevention programming and community dialogue
- Message, content or participation methods
- Delivery channels, feedback and quality review
Assessed work: Create and present an audience-ready communication product for prevention programming and community dialogue.
- 5
Safety, ethics and confidential data handling
Weeks 9–12Examine safety, ethics and confidential data handling as an evidence-to-decision process, from selecting suitable methods to interpreting and presenting findings.
What you cover
- Purpose, scope and ethical considerations for safety, ethics and confidential data handling
- Appropriate data sources, methods and quality checks
- Interpretation, documentation and decision-ready reporting
Assessed work: Produce and review a working analysis or evidence tool for safety, ethics and confidential data handling.
Practical project / portfolio
Map local referral pathways and design a prevention session plan.
Teaching & learning approach
- Tutor-led explanation and demonstration focused on the published module topics.
- Guided practice using cases, scenarios, templates or production tasks relevant to the programme.
- Individual and group feedback that helps learners improve work before final submission.
- Flexible online, face-to-face or blended participation, with evening and weekend scheduling where available.
Assessment & completion
- • Short applied tasks linked to the published modules.
- • Practical component: Map local referral pathways and design a prevention session plan.
- • A final assessment or portfolio review covering the full syllabus.
- • Participation in guided sessions, discussions and group exercises.
Learner support
- • Session handouts, checklists and templates you keep after the course.
- • Case material and worked examples based on community and field practice.
- • Tutor guidance by WhatsApp between sessions.
How this programme is delivered
Online
Guided sessions and assignments you can follow from anywhere with a connection.
Face-to-face
Classroom sessions at our Mile 91 learning centre, including weekend and evening options.
Blended
A mix of online study with periodic in-person workshops, field exercises and simulations.
Career & professional pathways
This programme supports professional development; it does not guarantee employment, promotion or entry to a regulated occupation.
- Apply the programme’s tools in field, programme, coordination or community-facing responsibilities related to protection, Gender & Child Rights.
- Use the completed project or portfolio as evidence of applied professional development.
- Progress to related SLIHSD intermediate or advanced professional learning where available.
Fees & enrolment
- • Indicative programme fee: SLE 2,500.
- • One-off indicative registration fee: SLE 100.
- • Final fees, start date, delivery arrangement and any instalment option are confirmed in writing before commitment.
- • Submitting an application does not require payment and does not guarantee admission.
Regulatory & recognition notice
SLIHSD is a developing professional learning institution. Accreditation and formal recognition are subject to applicable regulatory approvals. Completion records an SLIHSD professional short course and is not presented as an accredited academic award.
Learners who complete all assessments receive an SLIHSD professional certificate of completion. This records completion of an SLIHSD short course and is not presented as an accredited academic award.
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