Description
Support individuals or groups who have been a target of abuse, discrimination, violence or other acts which violate human rights agreements and regulations in order to protect them and provide them with necessary aid.
Alternative labels
aid victims of human rights violations
help victims of human rights violations
aid victims of human rights abuses
advocate victims of human rights abuses
back victims of human rights abuses
help victims of human rights abuses
advocate victims of human rights violations
back victims of human rights violations
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Support victims of human rights violations is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Human rights officer: Human rights officers investigate and handle human rights violations, as well as develop plans to reduce violations and to ensure compliance to human rights legislation. They investigate complaints by examining information and interviewing victims and perpetrators, and communicate with organisations involved with human rights activities.
Victim support officer: Victim support officers provide assistance and counselling to people who were victim of or have witnessed crimes such as sexual assault, domestic abuse or anti-social behaviour. They develop solutions according to the different needs and feelings of persons.
Optional skill
Support victims of human rights violations is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Social worker: Social workers are practice-based professionals who promote social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people. They interact with individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities in order to provide various forms of therapy and counselling, group work, and community work. Social workers guide people to use services to claim benefits, access community resources, find jobs and training, obtain legal advice or deal with other local authority departments.
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