Training

Training

The KOK and its member organizations regularly conduct training courses on the topics of human trafficking and exploitation for a wide variety of professional groups.
 

The need for raising awareness and providing training to various professional groups on these topics Trafficking in Human Beings The issue of exploitation and related topics is repeatedly emphasized by experts with many years of experience supporting victims. For example, EU Directive 2011/36 states in Article 18 that measures to implement training (in addition to information, awareness, and research programs) must be taken by member states, possibly jointly with civil society.

There are gaps in knowledge and, in some cases, incorrect assumptions about what is meant by Trafficking in Human Beings It is important to understand who the affected individuals are, what their living situation is like, and also that there is a support structure of specialized services. specialised counselling centres There are some stereotypical ideas surrounding this topic, including how they work and who their cooperation partners are. Trafficking in Human Beings and to the affected individuals, whose concerns repeatedly arise and with whom the staff of the specialized specialised counselling centres both in their work and when conducting training courses.

In addition, the phenomenon Trafficking in Human Beings It is not static; there are constantly new developments and changes that must be addressed in practice.

In order to guarantee protection and access to justice for those affected, but also to conduct effective law enforcement, actors who may have contact with (potentially) affected parties must Trafficking in Human Beings come into contact, be able to, Trafficking in Human Beings and to recognize exploitation.

The KOK office frequently conducts training courses jointly with colleagues from the field. This combination ensures that participants gain a comprehensive overview and the necessary legal and theoretical background knowledge on the topic. Trafficking in Human Beings also direct information and experience from the field of specialised counselling centres to convey.

Depending on the target group and the participants' field of work, the training courses cover various topics. Participants acquire expertise on the different forms of human trafficking and exploitation, the legal framework and background, the identification and support of victims, the situation of victims, and the work and services offered by [organization name/organization name]. specialised counselling centres and other aspects. By selecting different methods and using practical examples, the training courses can be flexibly adapted to the target group. A training concept is developed for each course or training program.

The institutions and individuals regularly trained by the KOK include, for example, employees of law enforcement agencies (these training sessions are organized, for example, by the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA)) and counselors from the national helpline for violence against women. Furthermore, the KOK conducts training for, for example, employees of... specialised counselling centres at home and abroad, migration services, embassy staff, government employees, lawyers, students from universities and universities of applied sciences.

For training, the KOK uses both existing materials and develops tailor-made training materials.

At the request of authorities, civil society, the judiciary or other expert actors in the field of combating Trafficking in Human Beings The KOK can conduct training courses to support those affected. Please note that due to capacity limitations, it is not possible to offer training courses for individuals. Inquiries can be directed to info(at)kok-buero.de.

Training manual

The KOK has for the employees of the specialized specialised counselling centres They developed a training manual to support them in planning and conducting training courses.

The manual is structured as a modular system. It can be used for training courses for a wide variety of professional groups and on different types of... Trafficking in Human Beings and exploitation. It contains modules on various topics that can be individually combined depending on time, target group, goals and topic of the training.

Each module consists of the parts goal, content and method and can either be used on its own or combined with other modules.

The appendix of the handbook contains various worksheets, each with the materials required for the methods in each module. The handbook is intended for staff of specialized departments. specialised counselling centres and should assist them in conducting training for professional groups involved in the topics Trafficking in Human Beings and support exploitation. Therefore, it is not published on the KOK website and is generally reserved for KOK member organizations.