Understanding Gender Based Violence and Supporting Survivors
Understanding Gender Based Violence and Supporting Survivors
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About this training
This training will equip your group to understand Gender Based Violence (GBV), identify the sign and impacts and develop the confidence to support survivors. The training was developed by our internal expert on Gender Based Violence.
GBV can be a reason for refugees to leave their countries of origin, and a reality of forced migration and the host country context. Women and girls are overall more vulnerable to the GBV during conflict and by smugglers, authorities or isolated individuals, in their country of origin, during forced migration, or in the host country. Developing an understanding of GBV can add value to the support you provide.
How will this course work
The course will be delivered via Zoom and will last two hours.
Who is this course for?
Who this session is for
This session is designed for anyone involved in Community Sponsorship who may come into contact with survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) — whether directly or indirectly.
You don’t need to have prior knowledge of GBV or experience working in support services. The session is especially useful for:
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Core group members who provide direct support to resettled families
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Safeguarding leads or those taking on safeguarding responsibilities within a group
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Befrienders, interpreters or English language volunteers who work closely with individuals
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Volunteers who support with housing, transport, healthcare or community connection, and may be in a position to notice signs or respond to disclosures
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Group members looking to build confidence around how to respond with care, respect and appropriate boundaries
Whether you’re actively supporting a family or just beginning your group’s journey, this training will help you better understand the realities of gender-based violence, how it might affect refugee families, and how you can respond in ways that are safe, appropriate and survivor-centred.
Aims of this course:
- Clarify Gender Based Violence (GBV)
- Demonstrate the link between GBV and migration
- Demonstrate the types and consequences of GBV
- Identify how to effectively support survivors
By the end of this course you will be able to
- Gain a deeper understanding of Gender Based Violence, including within the context of forced migration.
- Develop a clear understanding of the indicators and impacts of GBV and the barriers to seeking support
- Build confidence in responding to a disclosure of GBV
- Learn about the support options available to survivors of GBV.
Reset is a leader on the subject of Gender Based Violence within the Community-led welcome sector.
Who will deliver this course
The course was developed by Hannah Sansom – Reset’s Community Building Lead. Hannah has worked in refugee protection for the past 14 years, both internationally and in the UK. Her expertise includes issues around women and girls’ protection and empowerment and everything is underpinned with a trauma-informed practice.
Other skills you may be interested in learning
• Training
Trauma Informed Care: Supporting Refugee Families
• Training
Healing Classrooms – Resources for Schools
There was so much in it that I found useful. It gave me lots of food for thought about supporting refugee families but also about supporting volunteers. I particularly liked the emphasis on the well being of volunteers.
-Course participant
Next sessions
All our sessions are run on Zoom so when you click on the session button below – you’ll be taken there to register.
Have any questions?
Please do not hesitate to contact Reset’s Programmes team if you have any questions about this course.
Thank you. Well delivered and useful.
-Course participant