Child Abuse Programme Grants (2009)
Switzerland
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Familles Solidaires
To fund the continuation of various support activities, such as counselling, telephone helpline, individual consultations and therapeutic support groups to the victims of sexual abuse and their families, in the canton of Vaud. In addition, Familles Solidaires continues to be a resource centre for the professionals involved in this scheme. USD 192,988 (Over three years)
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Fondation Charlotte Olivier (FCHO)
To support the continuation of the project “Training child care professionals as peer coach-counsellors” in the canton of Fribourg. The project’s ultimate goal is to provide first-level professionals, who are in regular contact with children, with tools to enable them to strengthen their competences in the early detection of child abuse, and to enhance their interaction with specialised (second level) professionals when dealing with suspected cases of child abuse. USD 53,470 (Over two years)
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Fondation Suisse pour la Protection de l’Enfant (FSPE)
To strengthen the positioning of the FSPE by supporting development of a strategy and business plan for the next two years. The project will also support the FSPE’s lobbying campaign at national level to influence decision-making and legislation on child protection issues and to support the elaboration of a fundraising strategy. USD 80,949
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Fondazione ASPI
To support the professionalisation of the Swiss Association for the Protection of Children in the canton of Ticino. The project also aims to assure the quality and continuity of measures to prevent the maltreatment of children and adolescents and to further develop specialised training and prevention projects. USD 381,038 (Over three years)
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Institut international des Droits de l’Enfant
To train lawyers, juvenile court judges and police from French-speaking cantons to help children who are victims and/or witnesses of abuse. This post-graduate training course aims to provide new knowledge on children’s rights, child development and the status and needs of victims of sexual abuse. It will teach the basic elements required to listen to children and to work on an interdisciplinary-based approach by promoting and intensifying collaboration among the various stakeholders. USD 117,098 (Over two years)
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Les Mains pour le Dire
To support the expansion of the website “Pisourd” to the German and Italian speaking parts of Switzerland. The site aims to develop the skills and awareness of deaf children and will provide specific information on issues such as health and the prevention of violence and abuse through short videos in sign language and in German and Italian. USD 483,638 (Over three years)