Development, implementation and evaluation of an advanced training programme on dealing with child sexual abuse for pedagogical professions based on the documentary film "And we are not the only ones" using the example of boarding schools

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sexual abuse in institutions, child protection, further training, prevention

10/2011-03/2013

In 2010, cases of sexual abuse at boarding schools became known to the general public. In addition to the offences themselves, the failure to recognise them, the failure to look the other way and the lack of response from professionals were particularly shocking. In order to protect children and young people from sexual abuse in institutions in the future, there is therefore a need to strengthen the skills of professionals working in such institutions.

The central aim and result of the research project was the development and provision of an evaluated and standardised training concept for dealing with child sexual abuse based on the documentary film "Und wir sind nicht die Einzigen" by director Christoph Röhl using the example of boarding schools.

The three main objectives of the project included the establishment of a standardised and evaluated training concept for dealing with child sexual abuse, the integration of the training concept in selected educational institutions for educational professionals in the field of boarding school education and the sensitisation of educational professionals for dealing with child sexual abuse. As part of the project, a training concept was developed that includes video sequences from the film as well as PowerPoint presentations for in-depth knowledge transfer. The concept was subsequently evaluated at seven locations with a total of 99 participants. The survey results showed an increase in dealing with one's own feelings when confronted with child sexual abuse as well as improved confidence to act. It was shown most clearly that the learning gain was greatest with regard to the correct assessment of one's own competences and their limits.

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