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Summer Short Courses

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  1. Identification, intervention, and coordination of care for the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC): May 11th – May 29th | 3 Units

  2. Interdisciplinary theory and methods for prevention of exploitation and family strengthening: June 1st – June 19th | 3 Units

  3. Rehabilitation, reintegration, and psychotherapeutic interventions for victims of human trafficking: June 22nd – July 10th | 3 Units

  4. Implementation of orphan care systems and programs in low- and middle-income countries: July 13th – July 31st | 3 Units

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Fall Semester Courses

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  1. Identification, intervention, and coordination of care for the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC): 4 Units

  2. Interdisciplinary theory and methods for prevention of exploitation and family strengthening: 4 Units

  3. Rehabilitation, reintegration, and psychotherapeutic interventions for victims of human trafficking: 4 Units

  4. Implementation of orphan care systems and programs in low- and middle-income countries: 4 Units

Summer Short Courses

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  1. Identification, intervention, and coordination of care for the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC): May 11th – May 29th | 3 Units

  2. Interdisciplinary theory and methods for prevention of exploitation and family strengthening: June 1st – June 19th | 3 Units

  3. Rehabilitation, reintegration, and psychotherapeutic interventions for victims of human trafficking: June 22nd – July 10th | 3 Units

  4. Implementation of orphan care systems and programs in low- and middle-income countries: July 13th – July 31st | 3 Units

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Fall Semester Courses

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  1. Identification, intervention, and coordination of care for the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC): 4 Units

  2. Interdisciplinary theory and methods for prevention of exploitation and family strengthening: 4 Units

  3. Rehabilitation, reintegration, and psychotherapeutic interventions for victims of human trafficking: 4 Units

  4. Implementation of orphan care systems and programs in low- and middle-income countries: 4 Units

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PC400 Organising Community Action Clubs in Underserved Communities

Description

 

Community-based development is a framework and approach to mobilising community members and assets towards positive and sustainable local change. This course builds on the theoretical approaches to community-based development explored in PC300 Core Principles of Community Strengthening, by providing practical approaches to implementing community-based programming. In particular, this course will explore the implementation of prevention of exploitation and family strengthening interventions.  

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You may apply to attend this course either in-person or online. 

 

Course Outline

 

  1. Introduction to Prevention

  2. Empowerment Theory

  3. Volunteerism and Local Ownership

  4. Adaptation and Contextualisation of Curriculum

  5. Implementing Youth Clubs

  6. Women's Economic Cooperatives

  7. Vigilance Committees

  8. Awareness Interventions

  9. Developing a Child Protection Policy

  10. Community-Based Practice

  11. Case Studies

  12. Monitoring and Evaluation

 

Dates

 

September 10th - October 18th 2024

Lectures Wednesdays and Fridays 3pm BST

 

Eligibility

 

You are eligible to join as an undergraduate or graduate level student enrolled in a university, or a student who is entering or who has just finished an academic programme. B2 English (Upper Intermediate) ESL proficiency certificate or equivalent proficiency in the English language is required. 

 

Fees

 

  • In-Person at St. James Research Centre (SJRC) in Falkirk, Scotland - GBP 1175

  • Online Learning - GBP 750*

 

* UK residents receive a 70% discount on all courses
* Students who enroll in online courses and do not require USA university credit and transcript receive a 70% discount 

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