MODULE 1 INTERAGENCY GENDERBASED VIOLENCE CASE MANAGEMENT TRAINING
MODULE 1 INTERAGENCY GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE CASE MANAGEMENT TRAINING
MODULE 16 GBV CASE MANAGEMENT RESPONSES TO ADOLESCENT GIRLS AND CHILD/EARLY MARRIAGE
Define early marriage and the consequences for girls and communities OBJECTIVES Describe the various case management responses to early marriage
WORKING WITH ADOLESCENT GIRLS Same principles, theories, and skills as working with adult women Alter your delivery based on the girl’s developmental level, situation, and maturity Do not use professional jargon, terms, or phrases Use simple, clear language – tailored to the age and understanding of the girl Prioritize safety
DEFINING EARLY/FORCED MARRIAGE A formal marriage or an informal union that happens before the age of 18 years • Embedded in cultural and social practices • Requires sensitive and careful approach • Intervention supports the girl and does not put her at risk for harm
ACTIVITY: DEFINING EARLY/FORCED MARRIAGE In small groups, discuss early marriage in the community in which you work, including the risk factors, protective factors, and what you see your role to be. Be prepared to share with the larger group.
CASE MANAGEMENT RESPONSES • Follows same trajectory as case management for other forms of GBV • Our assessment and therefore our actions will be different depending on type of case (two main categories): • • • The case is ‘imminent risk’ (i. e. girls who are going to be married or for which a marriage is being planned) The girl is already married Role of caseworker • • • Build a trusting relationship Facilitate a process of engagement, assessment and case action planning Provide information to the girl about early marriage Engage with trusted adults if and when relevant Just like with any type of GBV, as the caseworker, we do not intervene directly Keep safety of the girl at the forefront of any action / intervention
INTRODUCE AND GET CONSENT Introduce yourself and get consent / assent for individual services Age group Child Caregiver If no caregiver or not in child’s best interest Means 6 -11 Informed assent Informed consent Other trusted adult’s or caseworker’s informed consent Oral assent, written consent 12 -14 Informed assent Informed consent Other trusted adult’s or Written assent, child’s informed assent. written consent Sufficient level of maturity (of the child) can take due weight 15 -17 Informed consent with child’s permission Child’s informed consent and Written consent sufficient level of maturity takes due weight
ACTIVITY: INFORMED CONSENT Based on the scenario and the information you just learned on the previous slide, discuss with your group the appropriate consent procedures. Be prepared to share with the larger group.
IMMINENT RISK CASES Imminent risk: Girls who are not yet married but their parents are in the process of negotiating her marriage or are actively planning for it Overview of Case Management Responses: • Understand how the girl feels about the marriage • Provide information to the girl client • Potentially engage a supportive adult (assessing risks involved) • If decision to marry the girl still moves forward Risk reduction
IMMINENT RISK CASES: ASSESSMENT Understand how girl feels about the marriage Provide information to the girl about early marriage Help her identify a supportive family member or other trusted adult in her life • Determine if safe for her to speak to this person • Plan with the girl for when and how she will approach the person • Identify a time and place to follow-up with the girl about the conversation
IMMINENT RISK CASES: ASSESSMENT Engage the supportive adult If the adult responds to the girl in a supportive and caring manner, consider engaging them in a 1: 1 or joint session If parent/ family member • Non-judgmental • Understand the family and environment circumstances • Support the caregiver in thinking through the pros and cons of the early marriage • Provide information about consequences If supportive adult is not parent or family member: • Discuss the adult’s relationship with the family and decision makers -- do they have influence? Could they speak to the family / decision makers? Always keep the girl’s safety the top priority
ACTIVITY: IMMINENT RISK In small groups, discuss providing information about early marriage to both girls and parents or family members. How would you do that? What topics do you expect to be difficult? How will you properly address them?
IMMINENT RISK CASES: RISK REDUCTION Girls whose marriages are in process of moving forward : RISK REDUCTION becomes focus • Assess with her: • What are her feelings about the marriage? • What are her questions/concerns? • What are the potential risks for her? • Carry out safety planning • Provide information • Keep or get the girl involved in services • Help the girl identify a supportive person in her life • Advocate for the girl • Engage a supportive caregiver
GIRLS WHO ARE ALREADY MARRIED For girls who are already married, carry out case management process: Key assessment points: • Sexual relationship – forced sex? Pain due to sexual intercourse? • Girl’s understanding of reproductive health and her own body • Pregnancy • Is there intimate partner violence? • Is there violence from other family members? • Access to money – who is earning? Who is controlling? • Is she still attending school? • Does she have a social support system? • How does she feel about the marriage in general?
GIRLS WHO ALREADY MARRIED Action plan should include: Provide information to the girl about health, safety, and psychosocial consequences of early marriage • Provide information about health and reproductive health services, including family planning, safety and security services, psychosocial services and any other relevant support • Legal counseling services Safety planning Identify & engage a supportive adult Identify positive coping strategies Referrals as necessary
Groups 1 & 3, you will be the caseworkers. Groups 2 and 4, you will use handout 16. 2 for your survivor script/background information. ACTIVITY: ASSESSMENT Individuals in Groups 1 will partner with someone from Group 2 and individuals in Group 3 will partner with someone from Group 4 to role play assessment skills. Groups 1 & 3, remember the difference between assessment for risk reduction and girls who are already married.
WHAT IF THERE ARE NO SUPPORTIVE ADULTS? • Caseworker may be the only person she trusts • Focus on preserving the girl’s access to you and your program’s services • Do NOT try to engage an unsupportive caregiver: • If caregiver does not respond well to you discussing the early marriage they may prevent their daughter from receiving services
ACTIVITY: SUPPORTIVE ADULTS Discuss the topic of engaging supportive adults. How have you engaged them in the past? What other alternatives are there? How do you maintain boundaries when you are the only supportive adult? Be prepared to share your discussion points with the larger group.
• Return to your group from the previous activity (Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 and Group 4). ACTIVITY: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER • Groups 2 & 4, you will be the caseworkers this time. • Groups 1 & 3, you will be given handouts for your survivor script/background information and Groups 2 & 4, you will use the skills we learned today. Individuals in Groups 1 will partner with someone from Group 2 and individuals in Group 3 will partner with someone from Group 4. • Present your role play to the group
CLOSING QUESTIONS? CONCERNS? REFLECTIONS?
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