Children on the Move: Protection and Response Training Course

Children on the Move: Protection and Response Training Course

Introduction

The increasing movement of children across borders due to conflict, disasters, or economic instability has created urgent global challenges that demand targeted protection and response mechanisms. Children on the Move: Protection and Response Training Course equips participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical tools to address the vulnerabilities faced by children on the move. By integrating the latest research, international standards, and field-based strategies, the training ensures that participants can respond effectively to diverse situations, from emergency contexts to long-term displacement.

Participants will gain a holistic understanding of the risks, rights, and needs of children in migration contexts, learning how to design, implement, and monitor interventions that are child-centered, ethical, and impactful. Through interactive sessions, case studies, and scenario-based exercises, the course emphasizes practical application, empowering professionals to protect children, advocate for their rights, and strengthen institutional capacities to respond to crises.

Course Objectives

1.      Understand the dynamics and drivers of child migration and displacement.

2.      Analyze protection risks faced by children on the move in different contexts.

3.      Apply international child protection frameworks and standards in field operations.

4.      Develop strategies for safeguarding children in emergency and displacement settings.

5.      Strengthen skills in psychosocial support and trauma-informed care for children.

6.      Implement best practices for family tracing and reunification.

7.      Design community-based interventions for migrant and displaced children.

8.      Address issues of child labor, exploitation, and trafficking among mobile children.

9.      Build effective coordination mechanisms with government and humanitarian agencies.

10.  Utilize evidence-based monitoring and evaluation tools for child protection programs.

11.  Advocate for child rights and policy interventions at local and national levels.

12.  Integrate gender-sensitive approaches in child protection and migration programs.

13.  Employ digital tools and technology to enhance protection and response strategies.

Organizational Benefits

┬╖         Enhanced capacity to manage child protection cases efficiently.

┬╖         Strengthened organizational compliance with international child rights standards.

┬╖         Improved staff skills in emergency response and psychosocial support.

┬╖         Increased effectiveness of community-based child protection programs.

┬╖         Enhanced coordination with local, national, and international stakeholders.

┬╖         Reduced risks of child exploitation, trafficking, and abuse.

┬╖         Better monitoring, reporting, and accountability in child protection operations.

┬╖         Increased organizational reputation as a child protection-focused institution.

┬╖         Streamlined case management and referral mechanisms.

┬╖         Improved advocacy and policy engagement for child protection initiatives.

Target Audiences

┬╖         Humanitarian and child protection practitioners

┬╖         Social workers and case managers

┬╖         NGO and INGOs staff working with displaced populations

┬╖         Government officials in child protection departments

┬╖         Community leaders and volunteers

┬╖         Psychologists and counselors specializing in children

┬╖         Teachers and education officers in migration contexts

┬╖         Health professionals working with migrant children

Course Duration: 5 days

Course Modules

Module 1: Understanding Children on the Move

┬╖        Key drivers of child migration: conflict, poverty, and disasters

┬╖         Child rights frameworks in migration contexts

┬╖         Identifying vulnerabilities and protection risks

┬╖         Data collection and reporting mechanisms

┬╖         Developing child-centered interventions

┬╖         Case study: Syrian refugee children in Lebanon

Module 2: Child Protection Risks

┬╖         Common threats: exploitation, trafficking, and abuse

┬╖         Gender-sensitive approaches to protection

┬╖         Recognizing signs of trauma and distress

┬╖         Risk assessment tools and methodologies

┬╖         Reporting and referral protocols

┬╖         Case study: Unaccompanied minors in East Africa

Module 3: International Standards and Legal Frameworks

┬╖         UN conventions and protocols

┬╖         National child protection legislation

┬╖         Rights-based programming approaches

┬╖         Accountability and compliance mechanisms

┬╖         Cross-border coordination for child protection

┬╖         Case study: Migrant children in the US-Mexico border

Module 4: Psychosocial Support and Trauma Care

┬╖         Principles of trauma-informed care

┬╖         Counseling and mental health interventions

┬╖         Community-based psychosocial support

┬╖         Strengthening caregiver and family resilience

┬╖         Monitoring and evaluation of psychosocial programs

┬╖         Case study: Rohingya children in Bangladesh camps

Module 5: Family Tracing and Reunification

┬╖         Tracing methodologies and tools

┬╖         Best practices for safe reunification

┬╖         Documentation and consent procedures

┬╖         Multi-agency coordination

┬╖         Community engagement strategies

┬╖         Case study: Reunification of separated children in South Sudan

Module 6: Community-Based Protection Strategies

┬╖         Mapping community resources and networks

┬╖         Empowering local actors in child protection

┬╖         Awareness campaigns and advocacy

┬╖         Participatory program design and implementation

┬╖         Capacity building for caregivers and volunteers

┬╖         Case study: Community child protection committees in Uganda

Module 7: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

┬╖         Designing monitoring frameworks

┬╖         Data collection and analysis techniques

┬╖         Reporting for accountability and learning

┬╖         Feedback mechanisms from children and communities

┬╖         Evidence-based decision-making

┬╖         Case study: Evaluating child protection programs in Jordan

Module 8: Technology and Innovation in Child Protection

┬╖         Digital tools for case management

┬╖         Mobile applications for reporting and monitoring

┬╖         Data privacy and protection principles

┬╖         Online platforms for advocacy and training

┬╖         Using technology to enhance field coordination

┬╖         Case study: Mobile monitoring systems for refugee children in Kenya

Training Methodology

┬╖         Interactive lectures and presentations

┬╖         Case studies and scenario-based exercises

┬╖         Group discussions and role plays

┬╖         Hands-on practical sessions and field simulations

┬╖         Peer learning and experience sharing

┬╖         Continuous assessment and feedback loops

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount 

Send us an email: info@datastatresearch.org or call +254724527104 

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

 We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to DATASTAT CONSULTANCY LTD account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.