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INSPIRE: Strategies to End Violence Against Children

Implementing research-proven strategies and interventions to protect children from harm requires effort between families, schools, and community organizations.

Course Cost

₹ 4,246

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8 Weeks

Self-paced lessons

This introductory course explores the INSPIRE framework, presenting seven evidence-based strategies for preventing and responding to violence against children. It covers the prevalence and consequences of child violence, root causes, and practical approaches to implementation. The course is designed for practitioners, policymakers, funders, and anyone committed to child protection.

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Mark Canavera

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Mark Canavera

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Sabina Hermosilla

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What you'll learn

  • Understand the magnitude and consequences of violence against children

  • Identify root causes of violence against children

  • Explore the seven INSPIRE strategies for preventing child violence

  • Learn about laws and policies that protect children from violence

  • Understand the role of social norms in preventing violence

  • Explore strategies for creating safe environments for children

  • Learn about parent and caregiver support programs

  • Understand the link between economic stability and violence prevention

Skills you'll gain

Public Health
Infection
Reproductive Health
Cognitive Development
Caregiving
Child Protection
Violence Prevention
Policy Implementation

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Graded assignments, exams

Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop

Limited Access access

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There are 8 modules in this course

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the INSPIRE framework, which offers seven evidence-based strategies for ending violence against children. It covers the magnitude and consequences of violence against children, root causes, and practical implementation approaches. The seven strategies include: Implementation and enforcement of laws, Norms and values, Safe environments, Parent and caregiver support, Income and economic strengthening, Response and support services, and Education and life skills. Each module introduces one strategy, discusses current evidence, and provides implementation insights. The course features child protection experts from around the world sharing experiences and case studies. Developed in partnership with major international organizations, this course offers a globally recognized approach to child protection.

Introduction to INSPIRE; 7 Strategies for Ending Violence Against Children

Module 1

Implementation and Enforcement of Laws

Module 2

Norms and Values

Module 3

Safe Environments

Module 4

Parent and Caregiver Support

Module 5

Income and Economic Strengthening

Module 6

Response and Support Services

Module 7

Education and Life Skills

Module 8

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These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they're here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.

Mark Canavera
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Mark Canavera is the co-director of the Care and Protection of Children (CPC) Learning Network at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, where he coordinates global research and advocacy efforts on children's protection, care, health, and development in complex settings. He co-chairs the INSPIRE Working Group with the World Health Organization and co-leads the Assessment, Measurement, and Evidence Working Group of the Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Settings. Canavera's extensive field experience includes humanitarian aid work in over 20 countries, particularly in West Africa, with organizations like Save the Children, UNHCR, and Oxfam. His work has encompassed supporting former child soldiers, promoting girls' education, and reforming child welfare systems across multiple African countries. With Master's degrees in Peace Studies from Notre Dame and Public Policy from Harvard, Canavera brings a wealth of academic and practical expertise to his role. At Columbia, he teaches courses on "Protecting Children in Humanitarian Settings" and "INSPIRE: Seven Strategies for Ending Violence Against Children," contributing significantly to the education of future child protection specialists and the development of evidence-based strategies for child welfare in humanitarian contexts.
Sabina Hermosilla
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Sabrina Hermosilla serves as an Assistant Professor of Population and Family Health at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, where she applies her expertise as a social epidemiologist to study mental health and psychosocial outcomes in complex global settings. With multiple advanced degrees including a PhD, MPH, MIA, and MS, she focuses on implementation science and evidence-building around interventions in humanitarian and forced migration contexts, drawing from nearly two decades of experience in designing and implementing studies in challenging environments. Her research emphasizes potentially modifiable factors and centers on children's wellbeing, addressing both immediate and structural sources of violence while promoting healthy development and psychosocial wellness. Beyond her academic role, she demonstrates leadership in global health initiatives as President of the Board of Directors for Roots of Health, an organization providing reproductive health services in Palawan, Philippines, and leads the Research and Evaluation Thematic Group for the Olympic Refuge Foundation Think Tank. Her teaching portfolio encompasses global and adolescent mental health epidemiology, measurement methodologies, and best practices for data collection in resource-limited settings.
Nicolas Makharashvili
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Nicolas Makharashvili is a Senior Program Officer at the Care and Protection of Children (CPC) Learning Network at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. He serves as the INSPIRE MOOC Content Lead and Learning Facilitator, bringing extensive experience in project management, intervention scale-up, capacity building, and evaluation in the social sector. Makharashvili's expertise spans child protection, early childhood development, public health, and education. His diverse background includes roles at the Social Impact Exchange, Bolder Giving, and the Roosevelt Institute, where he worked on philanthropic initiatives and policy development. Originally from Georgia, Makharashvili began his career in child welfare programs and holds an MPA in Policy Analysis and Evaluation from Baruch College and a BBA in Finance. At Columbia, he coordinates the INSPIRE Working Group and leads the development and facilitation of the "INSPIRE: Seven Strategies for Ending Violence Against Children" course, leveraging his multifaceted experience to advance child protection strategies globally.
Cassie Landers
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Dr. Cassie Landers is an Assistant Professor of Population and Family Health at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. With a Doctorate in Education and a Master's in Public Health from Harvard University, Dr. Landers has over 35 years of experience working with UNICEF and other international agencies to promote policies and programs supporting young children and families. Her expertise spans child protection, early childhood development, and public health, with technical assistance provided to child development programs in over 60 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. Dr. Landers has designed interventions for children in conflict and post-conflict situations, participated in rapid assessment missions in areas of conflict, and developed global interventions in parenting education and developmental pediatrics. She has also contributed to academic program development, including designing a Master's degree program in Early Childhood Development at BRAC University, Bangladesh. At Columbia, Dr. Landers teaches the course "INSPIRE: Seven Strategies for Ending Violence Against Children," leveraging her extensive international experience to educate students on child protection and development in diverse global contexts.
Gunnar Colleen
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Gunnar Colleen serves as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Care and Protection of Children (CPC) Learning Network at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, where he is pursuing his MPH in Population and Family Health with a certificate in Public Health Research Methods. His commitment to public health began at the University of Washington, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Public Health. Before joining Columbia in February 2021, he demonstrated his dedication to community health as a program manager at the Urban Indian Health Institute, coordinating epidemiological projects that specifically served urban American Indian and Alaska Native communities. His research interests focus on violence prevention, injury reduction, and promoting community wellbeing through addressing broader societal determinants of health, contributing to the development of the INSPIRE MOOC, which focuses on strategies for ending violence against children.
INSPIRE: Strategies to End Violence Against Children

Beginner

Skill Level

8 Weeks

Self-paced lessons

Course Cost

₹ 4,246

Completion

CERTIFICATE

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