Asynchronous
Self-paced use of the modules by individual learners, at their own rhythm.
Training Methodology
A multidisciplinary and practice-oriented approach to victims’ rights, domestic violence and victim protection.
Why this method?
From legal knowledge to everyday practice
The ViSAR training methodology has been developed to support a multidisciplinary and practice-oriented approach to victims’ rights, domestic violence and victim protection. Rather than focusing exclusively on theoretical legal knowledge, the methodology aims to help professionals understand how European and international standards can be applied concretely within everyday judicial, institutional and operational contexts.
For this reason, the training activities combine legal expertise, practical case analysis, restorative justice perspectives, comparative reflections and mutual learning experiences. Special attention is also dedicated to the use of innovative digital and AI-supported learning tools, capable of making training activities more interactive, accessible and operational.
The overall objective is to strengthen not only knowledge of victims’ rights frameworks, but also the capacity of professionals to cooperate across disciplines and to respond effectively to complex situations involving vulnerable victims, domestic violence and cross-border protection mechanisms.
Approach
A Multidisciplinary and Practice-Oriented Approach
ViSAR adopts a strongly multidisciplinary approach, bringing together professionals and stakeholders working in different sectors connected to victims’ protection. The training activities involve judicial practitioners, prosecutors, judges, lawyers, law enforcement officers, social workers, psychologists, restorative justice professionals, civil society organisations and victim support actors.
This diversity of perspectives represents one of the core elements of the methodology. The project is based on the idea that effective victim protection requires cooperation, shared operational approaches and mutual understanding between professionals working within different institutional and professional contexts.
The learning activities are therefore designed to encourage dialogue, exchange of experiences and practical reflection on common challenges related to domestic violence, relational violence, vulnerable victims, trauma-informed approaches, restorative justice safeguards, access to justice and compensation, as well as cross-border protection mechanisms.
Through practical discussions and comparative perspectives, participants are encouraged to reflect not only on legal standards, but also on the relational, operational and organisational dimensions of victim support systems.
- Judges & prosecutors
- Lawyers
- Law enforcement officers
- Social workers
- Psychologists
- Restorative justice professionals
- Civil society organisations
- Victim support actors
Innovation
AI-supported Learning and Digital Tools
Innovation and digitalisation play a central role within the ViSAR training methodology. The project integrates AI-supported tools and digital learning resources in order to facilitate access to information, strengthen operational capacities and support more interactive learning experiences.
Within the project, ViSAR develops an AI-supported search-and-response platform, interactive training resources, a navigable technical database and visual learning materials designed to support professionals and service providers working in the field of victims’ rights and domestic violence.
The platform is conceived as a practical support tool capable of helping users navigate European legal instruments, access operational information and explore practical scenarios through interactive simulations and guided exercises. In this way, the project combines traditional training methodologies with innovative digital solutions aimed at strengthening both accessibility and practical usability.
The integration of AI-supported resources also reflects the project’s broader objective of exploring how digital innovation can support judicial cooperation, professional training and victim-centred approaches within contemporary justice systems.
Meet the ViSAR Avatar
An AI-based Avatar supports the training journey, interacting with participants verbally and in writing, answering questions in real time and guiding users step by step throughout the training.
Structure
Flexible and Expandable Learning Structure
The ViSAR training materials are organised through a flexible and modular structure designed to adapt to different professional profiles, institutional contexts and learning needs.
The modules can be used independently by learners in asynchronous formats, integrated into synchronous online courses or employed within blended learning activities combining online and in-person training. They may also serve as support tools during workshops, seminars and professional exchange events.
This flexible structure allows trainers, institutions and organisations to create customised learning pathways according to the specific backgrounds and operational needs of participants. At the same time, the expandable nature of the methodology ensures that new materials, thematic areas and digital resources can continue to be integrated throughout the development of the project and beyond.
Synchronous
Integration into structured online courses and guided training sessions.
Blended
Combined online and in-person activities, workshops, seminars and professional exchange events.
See the modules
Twelve practice-oriented modules on victims’ rights, domestic violence, restorative justice and cross-border protection.