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Redemptorist Fathers of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer learned how to prevent violence against minors and vulnerable persons
The UCU Center for the Dignity of the Child conducts formation and training courses for clergy, consecrated persons, seminarians, and lay people working in church structures on the safety of children and vulnerable persons. Over the three years of the Center's activity, about 57% of the UGCC priests have completed the relevant training.
Feb. 8, 2024, 4:47 p.m.
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Training on violence prevention and conflict resolution for teachers in Khmelnytsky region
The UCU Center for the Dignity of the Child organized a series of webinars and consultations for teachers of lyceums, gymnasiums, special schools, orphanages, schools for children with intellectual disabilities, and teachers of educational and rehabilitation centers in the Khmelnytsky region.
Feb. 7, 2024, 8:17 p.m.
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To be on the side of the child - UCU Center for Child Dignity presents report on 3 years of activity
The Center for Child Dignity of the Ukrainian Catholic University has summarized the results of three years of work (2021-2023). The report was presented on January 26, 2024, at the Andrey Sheptytsky Center of UCU.
Jan. 29, 2024, 12:09 a.m.
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"'Instructions for child safety' - tested!
UCU's Center for the Dignity of the Child tested the manual "Instruction for Child Safety," which aims to teach children aged 4-18 safety rules to prevent possible sexual abuse, bullying, and cyberbullying.
Jan. 3, 2024, 2 p.m.
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"What are children silent about?" - a series of conversations about the needs of children from two sides: psychology and spirituality
As part of the Child Friendly Church project, UCU's Center for Child Dignity initiated a series of conversations "What are children silent about?" with child psychiatrist and psychotherapist Yuliana Maslak and Father Roman Demush, deputy head of the Patriarchal Commission on Youth of the UGCC.
Jan. 2, 2024, 9 a.m.
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Seminars on the prevention of violence against minors in the church environment
The Center for Child Dignity organized a series of trainings for the dioceses of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church on the prevention of violence against children and vulnerable persons in the church. Since the beginning of the fall, about 960 members of the UGCC clergy have been trained.
Dec. 29, 2023, 10 a.m.
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Training for UGCC parishes abroad to support children and families affected by war
UCU's Center for Child Dignity initiated a series of webinars for clergy and laity of UGCC parishes abroad to teach them how to support Ukrainians fleeing the war.
Nov. 28, 2023, 4:50 p.m.
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Catechists of the Donetsk, Kharkiv and Odesa Exarchates learned how to create a safe environment for children
Adults must protect children. They must take care of their safety and well-being, especially in times of war, when the level of violence increases. UCU's Center for the Dignity of the Child organized online training for church representatives who work directly with children on violence prevention.
Nov. 21, 2023, 4:55 p.m.
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"We want our education system to act preventively" - Center for Child Dignity presented instructions for children's safety at school
"Briefings for Child Safety at School" is a version of safety classes with children aged 4-18 on violence prevention for the educational environment.
Nov. 14, 2023, 2:54 p.m.
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Formations to prevent violence against minors for clergy
The Center for the Dignity of the Child organized a series of one-day seminars for the archdioceses of the UGCC as part of the project "Training for Clergy in Dioceses." Their goal is to familiarize the clergy with the topic of preventing violence against minors and vulnerable persons.
Nov. 6, 2023, 9:46 a.m.
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UCU Center for the Dignity of the Child Presents Instruction for Child Safety in Church
This is the only manual in Ukraine that contains the author's experience of working with children aged 4-18 to prevent violence. It explains how to help a child define their own boundaries, defend them in an environmentally friendly way, and how to behave when faced with violence.
Oct. 26, 2023, 11:12 a.m.
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The meeting with primary care physicians in Kyiv brought together about 70 specialists
The event was attended by representatives of the academic community, including Yevhenia Melnyk, head of the NHSU Academy, as well as members of NGOs, prosecutors, psychologists and doctors.
Oct. 25, 2023, 7:47 p.m.
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