The first module of training for professionals on the theme: “The psychosocial approach in working with victim / witness” called for members of institutional support network for witnesses / victims from Trebinje region was held from 25th to 27th May at Vlasic. The training was attended by professionals who work in the judicial institutions, institutions of mental health, social work, and coming into contact with potential witnesses and victims in order to obtain the basic knowledge about trauma, grief, needs proofing, exchange of experiences and strengthen professional capacities. Trainings are held by trainers from UG Vive žene and Medica Zenica who have years of experience in working with victims and witnesses.
Education is organized within the project ,, Ensuring access to justice for witnesses / victims by strengthening the existing and establishing new networks of support for witnesses in BiH “, which with the support of the European Union implemented ,, Vive žene” Tuzla, in partnership with ,, Medica “Zenica, Foundation ,, Udružene žene” Banja Luka and the Agency for Cooperation, education and development” ACED “Banja Luka.