Human and Social Studies People/Human-Centred Development

Give Assistance To Victims Of Crime Violence And Human Rights Abuses Training

SAQA US 119724 | NQF 3 | Credits 4 | Duration 1 Day
From $508 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the skills and knowledge required to provide effective assistance to victims of crime, violence, and human rights abuses. It focuses on responding appropriately, offering support, and referring victims to relevant services while maintaining personal safety and emotional resilience.

Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of crime, violence, and human rights abuses on victims.
  • Apply appropriate communication and interviewing techniques when assisting victims.
  • Implement safety and self-care strategies when dealing with traumatic situations.
  • Evaluate the needs of victims and refer them to relevant support services.
  • Analyze the legal and ethical framework governing victim assistance in South Africa.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for community workers, social auxiliary workers, security personnel, and any individuals who may encounter victims of crime, violence, or human rights abuses in their professional or volunteer capacity.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of Victim Assistance and Human Rights

Objectives:
• Understand the legal and ethical framework for assisting victims of crime, violence, and human rights abuses in South Africa.
• Identify different types of victimisation and the impact on individuals and communities.
• Apply principles of trauma-informed care and victim empowerment.
• Demonstrate effective communication and referral skills for victim support.
• Recognise the role of the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and relevant legislation in victim assistance.

Topics:
• Introduction to victimology and the South African context
• Legal framework: Constitution, Bill of Rights, Victims' Charter, and relevant legislation
• Types of victimisation: crime, domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and human rights abuses
• Psychological and social impact of victimisation
• Principles of trauma-informed care and victim-centred approach
• Effective communication: active listening, empathy, and non-judgmental support
• Referral pathways and multi-sectoral collaboration (SAPS, social services, NGOs)
• Self-care for service providers and ethical considerations

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates Discount
5 3% off
10 6% off
15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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Training Discounts
Delegates Discount
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15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% off per 5 delegates, up to 40% for 100+

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