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

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Expert in Child Protection and Humanitarian Aid at Columbia University
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.

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Social Epidemiologist and Global Health Expert at Columbia University
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.
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