The Medical Association for the Rehabilitation of Victims of Violence and Abuse (AMRVV) partnered with the Laboratory of Sexual and Reproductive Health (LSSR) at the University of Hassan II in Casablanca to organize a specialized training program. The program, which took place from September 24 to 26, focused on multi-disciplinary care for survivors of gender-based violence. The training brought together doctors, medical students, psychologists, and social workers.
The training program aimed to enhance the skills of professionals and actors in the field of care for survivors of violence. It adopted a survivor-centered approach based on human rights and multi-disciplinary coordination. The program covered various stages of care, including reception, risk assessment, and medical, psychological, and social support.
A multi-disciplinary team of doctors and specialists in forensic medicine, psychology, public health, and human rights led the training program. The program's curriculum was designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to provide safe, dignified, and confidential care to survivors of violence.
The training program was attended by a diverse group of participants, including doctors, medical students, psychologists, and social workers. The program also included representatives from various associations and organizations. The participants engaged in interactive sessions and discussions on the best practices in caring for survivors of violence.
The AMRVV's initiative aims to promote a culture of care and support for survivors of violence in Morocco. The organization seeks to build a network of professionals and actors who can provide high-quality care and support to survivors of violence. The training program is part of AMRVV's efforts to strengthen its capacity to respond to the needs of survivors of violence.
The training program on multi-disciplinary care for survivors of gender-based violence is a significant step towards addressing the needs of survivors of violence in Morocco. The program has equipped participants with the knowledge and skills needed to provide high-quality care and support to survivors of violence.
Key points
- The Medical Association for the Rehabilitation of Victims of Violence and Abuse (AMRVV) organized a training program on multi-disciplinary care for survivors of gender-based violence in Casablanca, Morocco.
- The program aimed to enhance the skills of professionals and actors in the field of care for survivors of violence, adopting a survivor-centered approach based on human rights and multi-disciplinary coordination.
- The training program covered various stages of care, including reception, risk assessment, and medical, psychological, and social support.
