Course Overview
Welcome to this advanced, professional certification program. This course equips forensic social workers, criminologists, and community practitioners with evidence-based methodologies to safely navigate post-judicial care. You will learn to manage 
the dual pillars of survivor advocacy and perpetrator rehabilitation to systematically lower recidivism and rebuild community safety.
the dual pillars of survivor advocacy and perpetrator rehabilitation to systematically lower recidivism and rebuild community safety.- Course Level: Advanced (Level 5 / Postgraduate / Senior Professional)
- Total Duration: 45 Learning Hours
- Format: Asynchronous structural blocks with mandatory interactive tracking
Core Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Navigate the legal, systemic, and structural barriers individuals face post-release.
- Apply trauma-informed care models to both survivors and rehabilitating individuals.
- Design dynamic, localized crisis-safety frameworks that protect survivor data.
- Utilize the Risk-Needs-Responsivity (RNR) model to track and reduce reoffending triggers.
- Manage professional boundaries to prevent burnout and secondary traumatic stress.
Course Requirements & Verification
- Progress Tracking: Every checkbox must be green to unlock the final certification.
- Passing Grade: You must achieve an overall average of 70% across all submitted assignments and database entries.
- Teacher: Dr Tatenda Mamina
- Teacher: Dr Trish Curly Masuku