Course Modules:

Module 1: Understanding Gender-Based Violence

• Types, prevalence, and root causes of GBV

• Legal protections for survivors under national and international law

• Challenges in addressing GBV within policing systems

• Case Study: National police reforms on GBV response

Module 2: Victim-Centered Investigation Practices

• Trauma-informed interviewing techniques

• Ensuring dignity, privacy, and protection for survivors

• Avoiding re-traumatization during investigative procedures

• Simulation: Conducting sensitive interviews with GBV survivors

Module 3: Collecting and Handling Forensic Evidence

• Forensic examination in sexual and physical violence cases

• Preserving forensic integrity for court admissibility

• Integrating medical and forensic evidence in legal proceedings

• Laboratory Demonstration: Processing forensic evidence for GBV cases

Module 4: Inter-Agency Cooperation and Support Systems

• Working with healthcare providers, social workers, and shelters

• Roles of NGOs and international organizations in GBV cases

• Coordinating comprehensive survivor support

• Group Activity: Developing a GBV referral network

Module 5: Prosecuting GBV Cases and Preventing Impunity

• Preparing comprehensive case files for prosecution

• Supporting survivors through trial processes

• Legal strategies to combat stigma and ensure justice

• Final Exercise: Drafting an operational protocol for GBV investigations