Training on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Clinical Response
Course Overview
What is GBV Clinical Response in RMNCH?
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) clinical response in Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (RMNCH) settings involves providing comprehensive, survivor-centered medical care alongside forensic documentation and referral services. It integrates emergency treatment, psychosocial support, legal documentation, and coordinated care pathways to ensure safety, dignity, and justice for survivors.
Survivors of GBV often face delayed or inadequate care due to stigma, limited provider training, weak referral systems, and poor forensic documentation. This results in untreated injuries, missed opportunities for prevention (e.g., HIV prophylaxis), and compromised legal outcomes.
This course equips healthcare providers with practical skills to deliver confidential, ethical, and survivor-centered care while ensuring accurate forensic evidence collection and documentation. It strengthens coordination between health, legal, and social services to improve outcomes for survivors.
Key Concepts Covered
• Types and health impacts of gender-based violence
• Survivor-centered and trauma-informed care principles
• Clinical management of sexual and physical violence
• Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and emergency contraception
• Forensic examination and evidence collection
• Documentation and medico-legal reporting
• Psychosocial support and referral pathways
• Confidentiality, consent, and ethical considerations
Participants will apply skills to:
• Provide emergency medical care to GBV survivors
• Conduct forensic examinations and document findings
• Prevent HIV and unintended pregnancy through timely interventions
• Offer psychosocial support and counseling
• Coordinate referrals to legal and protection services
• Strengthen GBV response systems within health facilities
By the end of the course, participants will be able to deliver high-quality, survivor-centered GBV care, ensure proper forensic documentation, and improve access to comprehensive support services.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
• Doctors and clinical officers
• Nurses and midwives
• Forensic and medico-legal practitioners
• Psychologists and counselors
• Social workers and case managers
• Public health and RMNCH program managers
• NGO and humanitarian health workers
Course Impact
Individual Impact
• Strengthen clinical skills in GBV case management
• Improve forensic examination and documentation skills
• Enhance ability to provide trauma-informed care
• Build confidence in handling sensitive cases
• Improve coordination with legal and support services
Organizational Impact
• Improve quality and accessibility of GBV services
• Strengthen medico-legal documentation and reporting
• Enhance survivor trust and satisfaction
• Improve coordination across health and protection sectors
• Support better health and legal outcomes for survivors
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Provide comprehensive clinical care for GBV survivors
• Apply trauma-informed, survivor-centered approaches
• Conduct forensic examinations and collect evidence
• Administer PEP, emergency contraception, and STI treatment
• Document cases accurately for legal purposes
• Ensure confidentiality and informed consent
• Strengthen referral and support systems
Course Outline
Module 1: Understanding GBV and RMNCH Context
• Types and prevalence of GBV
• Health consequences of violence
• GBV in RMNCH settings
• Survivor-centered care principles
• Exercise: Identify GBV response gaps in your facility
• Case Study: Barriers to accessing GBV services
Module 2: Clinical Management of GBV Survivors
• Initial assessment and stabilization
• Management of physical injuries
• Sexual assault care protocols
• PEP, STI treatment, and emergency contraception
• Practical: Clinical response simulations
• Case Study: Timely intervention improving outcomes
Module 3: Forensic Examination and Documentation
• Principles of forensic evidence collection
• Conducting medico-legal examinations
• Documentation and reporting standards
• Chain of custody procedures
• Exercise: Forensic documentation practice
• Case Study: Strengthening legal outcomes through evidence
Module 4: Psychosocial Support and Referral Systems
• Trauma-informed care and counseling
• Psychological first aid (PFA)
• Referral pathways to legal and social services
• Coordination with multidisciplinary teams
• Practical: Survivor support role-play
• Case Study: Integrated support improving recovery
Module 5: Ethics, Confidentiality, and Program Strengthening
• Informed consent and confidentiality
• Ethical dilemmas in GBV care
• Stigma reduction and community engagement
• Monitoring and evaluation of GBV programs
• Capstone Exercise: GBV response improvement plan
• Case Study: Strengthening GBV systems in healthcare
Prerequisites
Course Administration and Investment
Whether you join us in a physical boardroom or through our virtual campus, we’ve designed every administrative detail for a seamless, professional experience.
Our fees are all inclusive during course hours.
- Covered: High level tuition, comprehensive materials (digital + physical), mid morning and afternoon refreshments, a full executive lunch, and any scheduled study visits or site tours.
- Not covered: Travel, visa fees, medical/travel insurance, personal expenses, and accommodation.
From registration to the classroom, we keep things clear and efficient.
- Registration: Find your preferred schedule, click “Register,” complete the form, and submit. Need help? Talk to us directly.
- Pre Course Assessment: After registering, you’ll receive a diagnostic survey to help facilitators tailor content to your needs.
- Joining Instructions: Once fees are paid, you’ll receive a Delegate Welcome Pack at least 7 days before the start date (venue maps, virtual access links, and pre reading materials).
We provide premium environments optimized for adult learning and networking.
- Physical Venues: Premium 4 star and 5 star executive boardrooms across our global host cities, with high tier catering.
- Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT): High definition, interactive platforms featuring breakout rooms, digital whiteboards, and live technical support.
- NITA and Regulatory Compliance: Administrative processes align with national training authorities.
You’ll leave with tools that extend the course value far beyond the final day.
- ForElite Learner Kit: A physical or digital course manual, proprietary templates, and a curated toolkit of industry standard SOPs.
- On Site / In App Support: Dedicated course coordinators handle technical, dietary, or logistical inquiries in real time.
We validate your commitment to excellence with internationally recognized credentials.
- Attendance Tracking: Rigorous daily logging to meet corporate and regulatory accreditation requirements.
- Verifiable Credentials: Upon successful completion, you receive a certificate of course completion.
Our relationship with you doesn’t end when the course closes.
- Feedback & ROI Reporting: Detailed post course evaluations to give sponsors clear insight into training impact.
- Alumni Network Access: Every delegate joins the ForElite Alumni Network for ongoing peer to peer learning and exclusive webinars.
When is the next intake?
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Training Methodology
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Proven Impact
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The outcome: Participants don’t just learn. They gain the tools, confidence, and strategy to drive measurable impact.
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