Haruv Institute - Annual Report - A Snapshot 2017

APPENDIX: A SURVEY OF THE PAST DECADE APPENDIX: A SURVEY OF THE PAST DECADE

With the completion of a decade of activity, we returned to the people who took part in various training programs the Institute offered over the years, to evaluate the experience of participating in them.

We asked the survey respondents to evaluate whether they are currently applying the knowledge or skills they acquired during the training programs. The great majority (91.2%) answered affirmatively. Those who answered affirmatively were asked to relate to a series of statements that describe different aspects of the experience of participating in the training programs. In general, the experience of participating in the training programs is apparently a positive one. · 59.2% said their awareness to child maltreatment (CM) has increased · 63% said their work with parents and children changed · 69.3% reported that the training helped talking with clients about CM · 70.6% said the knowledge the training gave them was unique · 71.8% felt more committed to raise awareness to CM · 72% said they broadened or deepened their knowledge on identifying CM · 72.2% reported that the training helped start conversations with colleagues about CM · 77.1% said the knowledge acquired gave them confidence at work · 85.7% felt the course gave them comprehensive knowledge This survey does not claim to represent all the participants in the training programs held over the years. Nonetheless, its findings reflect a high level of satisfaction from the training programs in which the respondents participated. Taking part in the training programs usually provides unique and comprehensive knowledge. It increases the professional workers’ awareness and contributes to the ongoing dialogue regarding maltreated and abused children.

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