Recognising trauma and deciding how to respond are central to supporting child victims of sexual violence. Psychologists from the Office of Resource Officers of Educational Institutions across Georgia have strengthened practical skills in trauma assessment and appropriate response.

During the Training of Trainers sessions on Therapeutic Intervention with Child Victims of Sexual Violence, psychologists practical exercises and case-based learning focused on identifying indicators of sexual abuse, conducting trauma screening and assessment, applying evidence-based therapeutic approaches, and responding appropriately in complex clinical and investigative contexts.

“The training helped me move from theoretical knowledge to practical decision-making and gave me greater confidence in managing complex cases,” said a psychologist from the Office of Resource Officers of Educational Institutions.

The training strengthened practical skills that psychologists can apply when assessing individual cases and deciding how to respond. These skills support their work in providing timely, evidence-based, trauma-informed and child-centred support to child victims of sexual violence.

The activity was carried out within the Council of Europe Project “Combating Violence against Children in Georgia” implemented in the framework of the Council of Europe Action Plan for Georgia 2024–2027.