Human and Social Studies People/Human-Centred Development

Understanding Violence And Victimisation In Children And Youth Training

SAQA US 117883 | NQF 2 | Credits 5 | Duration 2 Days
From $832 per delegate

Description

This course equips participants with a comprehensive understanding of violence and victimisation affecting children and youth in South Africa. It explores the dynamics, causes, and consequences of violence, and develops skills to identify, respond to, and prevent victimisation. The training aims to foster a protective environment and promote the well-being of young people.

Learning Outcomes

  • Analyse the nature, causes, and effects of violence and victimisation on children and youth.
  • Apply appropriate intervention strategies to support victims and reduce risk of further harm.
  • Evaluate legal and ethical frameworks related to child and youth protection in South Africa.
  • Implement prevention programmes that address violence and promote resilience in young people.
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills when engaging with traumatised children and youth.
  • Design referral pathways and support networks for victimised children and youth.

Target Audience

This course is designed for professionals working with children and youth, including social workers, educators, youth care workers, police officers, and community-based organisation staff. It is also suitable for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of child and youth victimisation.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Day 1: Understanding Violence and Victimisation in Children and Youth

Objectives:
• Define key concepts related to violence and victimisation in children and youth.
• Identify different forms of violence and their impact on children and youth.
• Explain the theoretical frameworks underpinning violence and victimisation.
• Describe the role of social and environmental factors in contributing to violence.

Topics:
• Introduction to violence and victimisation: definitions and scope
• Types of violence: physical, emotional, sexual, and neglect
• Impact of violence on child and youth development
• Theoretical perspectives: ecological model, trauma-informed care
• Risk and protective factors in families, schools, and communities
• Cycle of violence and intergenerational transmission
• Legal and policy frameworks in South Africa
• Case studies: recognising signs of victimisation

Day 2: Responding to and Preventing Violence and Victimisation

Objectives:
• Apply trauma-informed approaches when working with affected children and youth.
• Develop strategies for prevention and intervention at individual and community levels.
• Evaluate support services and referral pathways for victims.
• Create a practical action plan for addressing violence and victimisation in their context.

Topics:
• Trauma-informed care principles and practices
• Psychosocial support and counselling approaches
• Prevention strategies: education, advocacy, and community engagement
• Multi-sectoral collaboration: roles of social services, education, and justice
• Ethical considerations and confidentiality in reporting
• Self-care for practitioners dealing with vicarious trauma
• Developing a personalised action plan for intervention
• Group work: scenario analysis and resource mapping

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

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