Manual for Training Police on Anti Human Trafficking

<strong>Manual</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Training</strong> <strong>Police</strong> on Anti Human Trafficking 70
Knowledge of the topic – In order to convey a clear purpose and objectives of the facilitation, it is
important to have and demonstrate confidence in your knowledge of the topic of human trafficking in
the facilitation session. Being knowledgeable about human trafficking as well as being aware of the
issues surrounding HT should be reflected in an ability to transmit such knowledge by speaking with
cohesion and clarity. The self-assurance that you, as the facilitator, display, the more likely you are to
engage the participants, and thereby further the learning process.
Communication skills – For a facilitator, having command over both verbal and non-verbal communication
skills is an important prerequisite. Communication includes both effective speaking as well as listening.
Listening is no less important than speaking when it comes to engaging in human interaction and
building trust and sensitivity in human relationships. It is especially important as a facilitator that
patient listening is practiced with the participants. This quality must also seep into the trainees’ interaction
with the victim/survivors of trafficking.
Clarity of expression – You must always try to present your thoughts in precise and coherent manner
otherwise participants may become confused or may lose interest.
As a trainer/facilitator, you can simply begin by organizing and planning <strong>for</strong> your training on AHT by
dividing it into the following three parts <strong>for</strong> purposes of simplicity and clarity:
1) pre-training 2) during-the-training 3) post-training
2. PRE-TRAINING
For each of these, separate activities and tasks need to be undertaken. During the pre-training stage you
need to be clear about what do you want to communicate on the issue of AHT. It may actually be helpful
to work backwards and start from what you want as an outcome at the end of each session. You can then
accordingly build your sessions plan.
Finalizing the training resource material or reading material that you wish to share with your participants
should also be done in the pre-training stage. The specific learning needs assessment must be undertaken
to make the training both focused and meaningful. The following seven steps to plan your training
successfully may aid you in the facilitation process:
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WHO is the course designed <strong>for</strong>? How many will attend? Consider their levels of experience, likely
ages, gender, vocational specialization etc. What is their level of understanding and awareness regarding
human trafficking issues. What is their likely level of motivation to partake in AHT training?
WHY do these people need training? How is AHT training related to the participants’ job responsibilities.
Is the timing relevant – are there new techniques, policies, guidelines or particular issues/challenges
that have arisen concerning AHT research/HT cases?
WHAT OUTPUT is expected from the participants in terms of skill and knowledge gain? What impact
do you hope the facilitation session will have on the participants’ behaviour? What kind of attitude
– by the facilitator, and the participants – is required to imbibe this learning and facilitate this
change?
WHEN will the training take place? How long will it last? Keep in mind participants’ work commitments.
Would one block of time be suitable or would a series of separate sessions be better suited to the
participants’ schedules?