Basic Principles of Restorative Justice
(UN, 2000–2002)
Introduction to restorative justice principles, victim-centred approaches, safeguards and practical applications within criminal justice systems.
Training Modules
A comprehensive and practice-oriented curriculum focused on victims’ rights, domestic violence, restorative justice and cross-border protection mechanisms.
What You Will Find in the Modules
A curriculum built for practitioners
The ViSAR training programme provides a comprehensive and practice-oriented curriculum focused on victims’ rights, domestic violence, restorative justice and cross-border protection mechanisms.
The modules combine:
- European and international legal frameworks;
- practical implementation guidance;
- operational best practices;
- interdisciplinary perspectives;
- AI-supported learning resources;
- case-based and comparative approaches.
Designed for flexibility and accessibility, the training materials can be used both independently and as part of structured learning pathways for professionals operating in judicial, institutional and victim support systems.
The modules
Twelve specialised modules
Directive 2011/99/EU – European Protection Order
Cross-border protection mechanisms, mutual recognition procedures and practical implementation challenges concerning the European Protection Order.
Istanbul Convention (2011)
European standards concerning the prevention of violence against women and domestic violence, victim protection obligations and multidisciplinary intervention models.
Directive 2012/29/EU – Minimum Standards on Victims’ Rights
Victims’ rights, support services, procedural guarantees, protection measures and trauma-informed approaches within criminal proceedings.
Recommendation CM/Rec(2018)8 – Restorative Justice
Council of Europe standards on restorative justice in criminal matters and safeguards concerning victims and vulnerable persons.
Directive (EU) 2024/1385 – Violence Against Women
New European legal developments concerning violence against women and domestic violence, including harmonisation perspectives and future implementation challenges.
Directive 2004/80/EC – Compensation for Victims of Crime
Compensation mechanisms, access to remedies and cross-border compensation procedures for victims of violent crime.
Regulation (EU) 606/2013 – Protection Measures in Civil Matters
Mutual recognition of protection measures across Member States and coordination between civil and criminal protection mechanisms.
Trauma-informed and Victim-centred Approaches
Operational approaches for professionals interacting with victims of crime, with focus on dignity, safety and prevention of secondary victimisation.
Domestic Violence and Cross-border Challenges
Specific challenges emerging in transnational domestic violence cases, including mobility, jurisdiction, protection continuity and access to support services.
Law Enforcement and Victim Protection
Operational guidelines, first-contact approaches, risk assessment and multidisciplinary cooperation for law enforcement professionals.
AI-supported Tools and Digital Innovation for Victim Support
Use of AI-supported resources, digital databases, interactive tools and online learning methodologies in victim protection systems.
Supporting materials and tools
Legal and institutional documents, operational guidelines, comparative analyses, checklists, best practices and AI-supported educational resources.