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Background <p>Studies show that child sexual abuse is widespread and has severe psychological and social consequences. Volunteer institutions play a&#xa0;crucial role in children’s development but also pose potential risks for child sexual abuse due to the close interactions between caregivers and children. These risks are further exacerbated by a&#xa0;lack of awareness and limited resources. Despite the high demand, widespread trainings offers that support volunteers in recognizing risks, implementing safeguarding measures, and protecting children from potential perpetrators are rare. To address this gap, the project “Safeguarding concepts in volunteer work with children and adolescents” developed and evaluated an online course. The main target group of the course are (volunteer) coordinators and individuals in leadership roles.</p> Methods <p>This study examines the course content, its practical application, and its impact on knowledge and competencies in child safeguarding. The approximately 15-hour online course was evaluated through surveys conducted before and after completion, plus a&#xa0;voluntary follow-up 6&#xa0;months later.</p> Results <p>Of 2609 registered participants, 1200 (46%) completed the course. The graduates showed high satisfaction with the course and its content. Self-assessment revealed a&#xa0;significant increase in knowledge (Cohen’s d = −0.68), emotional competence (Cohen’s d = −0.35), and self-efficacy (Cohen’s d = −0.82). Additionally, 84% reported having gained practical skills in child safeguarding, and 63% shared the content within their organization.</p> Conclusion <p>The online course provides a&#xa0;high-quality, evidence-based training program that offers volunteers comprehensive and cost-effective education on child sexual abuse, safeguarding measures, prevention, and intervention. Its flexibility in terms of time and location makes it well-suited to the needs of volunteer work and contributes to child protection.</p>

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Prävention von (sexualisierter) Gewalt im Ehrenamt

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    2025年8月5日

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  • Marius Stickel,
  • Janina Bittner,
  • Clara Fabry,
  • Jörg M. Fegert,
  • Ulrike Hoffmann,
  • Anja Krauß,
  • Jeannine Ohlert,
  • Anna Eberhardt

摘要

Background

Studies show that child sexual abuse is widespread and has severe psychological and social consequences. Volunteer institutions play a crucial role in children’s development but also pose potential risks for child sexual abuse due to the close interactions between caregivers and children. These risks are further exacerbated by a lack of awareness and limited resources. Despite the high demand, widespread trainings offers that support volunteers in recognizing risks, implementing safeguarding measures, and protecting children from potential perpetrators are rare. To address this gap, the project “Safeguarding concepts in volunteer work with children and adolescents” developed and evaluated an online course. The main target group of the course are (volunteer) coordinators and individuals in leadership roles.

Methods

This study examines the course content, its practical application, and its impact on knowledge and competencies in child safeguarding. The approximately 15-hour online course was evaluated through surveys conducted before and after completion, plus a voluntary follow-up 6 months later.

Results

Of 2609 registered participants, 1200 (46%) completed the course. The graduates showed high satisfaction with the course and its content. Self-assessment revealed a significant increase in knowledge (Cohen’s d = −0.68), emotional competence (Cohen’s d = −0.35), and self-efficacy (Cohen’s d = −0.82). Additionally, 84% reported having gained practical skills in child safeguarding, and 63% shared the content within their organization.

Conclusion

The online course provides a high-quality, evidence-based training program that offers volunteers comprehensive and cost-effective education on child sexual abuse, safeguarding measures, prevention, and intervention. Its flexibility in terms of time and location makes it well-suited to the needs of volunteer work and contributes to child protection.