The project will address the topic of online violence against girls (CYBERVAG), which is a pressing problem that many school professionals are not equipped enough to address or tackle. For that reason, we have decided to bring the topic closer with several project activities in 4 EU countries: a survey of schools, development of MOOC and educational material and building and OER platform about online violence with the emphasis on online violence against girls.Technology and mobile phones are very present in schools around the world nowadays. The digital world can be a tool of empowerment for schoolchildren and bring new (also educational) possibilities, but at the same time it is has also became a tool for harassment and bullying. Online violence is a growing problem, its emergence brings about a new set of challenges and because online violence transcends the school environment, many school stakeholders have dilemmas, doubts and questions about whether and how it can be dealt with. Schools and school professionals are in need of new competences (educational resources, trainings) to recognize, address and prevent online violence and to act in a safe and adequate way when their students become involved as a victim, perpetrator or bystander. The main objective of the CYBERVAG MOOC project is to bring together the experts in the field of online violence and gender inequalities to develop educational material for educators/school staff/professionals working with young people (mainly in primary and lower secondary education (pupils and students 13 – 16 years old)). In the project the main focus will be on the following forms of online violence against girls: a) Non-consensual sharing of intimate images or/and videos, b) Exploitation, coercion and threats c) Unwanted sexualisation, and d) Sexualised bullying.The main objectives of the project are:-To conduct a representative school survey in 4 EU countries/regions about online violence in schools-To support teachers and other school professionals with the development of new innovative teaching approaches-To develop an e-learning course (MOOC) with curriculum on CYBERVAG-To build an OER platform with open source materials on CYBERVAG-To promote a cross-border and cross-institutional cooperation and exchange of knowledgeThe following activities will be conducted during the project life cycle: First step in the process leading to the first Intellectual Output will be a representative survey of schools (school principals) on CYBERVAG in four countries/regions. With the survey we will gather the missing information (e.g. how schools deal with online violence, do they recognise it, where is the emphasis needed etc.) which will be of help when developing a MOOC on online violence against girls for school professionals. Based on the existing knowledge, previous experience and the results of the survey the next steps will be taken. The second Intellectual Output will be the development of educational material and Curriculum for teachers. In a document the phenomenon of online violence against girls, its causes and consequences will be explained. Within the project also other educational material for teachers will be developed, such as scenarios, quizzes, games. The developed material will be used for the MOOC (third Intellectual Output), where different tools will be used - videos, presentations, guidelines, tests, quizzes. The MOOC will be developed in 4 languages (English, Slovenian, Estonian, Greek). All the material developed within the project will be published on the OER platform (fourth Intellectual Output) designed for the project. On the platform also other relevant (open source) material will be published and shared - for instance relevant articles, important information on the topic, links to other relevant projects, organisations and materials. The purpose of the Erasmus+ project is to use the knowledge gained and tools developed in the previously conducted projects related to online violence against girls to develop an e-learning course (MOOC) for the teachers and OER portal with additional in-depth information and interactive tools available. With this we will achieve several results: we will equip teachers with the knowledge and information about online violence against girls, at the same time we will also support the development of one component of digital competence according to the DIGCOMP framework (the area SAFETY), use modern learning tools to train teachers (e- learning) and introduce new innovative and interactive learning tools, which can be used by teachers in the classroom (serious game, decision trees, scenarios).

“FASA” project is a Strategic Partnership supporting innovation in the field of vocational Education & Training. It aims at Enhancing the Work-based skills of Social Care Practitioners in the field of Intimate Partnership Violence victim support, through Capacity Building on the topic of Treatment of Victims of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) with Substance Abuse problems.The project focuses on the creation of specialised training material & tools, to improve the work-based competences of social care professionals & to facilitate the implementation of innovative interventions based on the multi-agency approach. It addresses the necessity for the development & dissemination of comprehensive VET material (manual & course); as well as Online learning tools for practitioners, on victims support when working with victims of IPV with addiction.So far, despite the fact that there is significant correlation between IPV & substance (drugs, alcohol) abuse, the majority of support/treatment programmes operates on a separate level. It is not frequent for practitioners & volunteers to receive specialized training on addressing victims with addiction & there is no training material available that complies with ECVET principles & is openly accessible. FASA proposes the development of innovative tools to facilitate professionals apply substance abuse & victim support simultaneously, as problems of one multi-sided phenomenon. Through FASA training material & intervention methods as well as distant learning tools that will be relevant for organisations across Europe, will become available for free, online, in all project languages & English.The main aims of the project are:- Improve social care professionals’ work based skills;- Improve of the support services for women & children suffering from IPV through educational methods for professionals/volunteers;- Promote innovative & focused practices on victim support programs & substance abuse treatment;- Improve social care professionals’ skills in substance abuse treatment to early identify the violent behaviors &/or the risks of IPV;- Reinforce cooperation, exchanges & multi-agency collaboration between substance abuse & IPV organizations.FASA is lead by the Union of Women Associations of Heraklion Prefecture (UWAH) & brings together Civil Society Organisations engaged with victim support; Higher Education Institutions in the field of gender based violence & IPV; & VET provider experts.

"“DIS.CO.” is a Erasmus+ Strategic Partnership supporting innovation in the field of vocational Education and Training, aiming at Enhancing the Work-based skills of Counselling Practitioners through Networking and Capacity Building, on the topic of ""Counselling at a Distance"" when working with Women Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence or Abuse. The project is led by the Union of Women Associations of Heraklion Prefecture (Greece) and brings together local and European Civil Society Organisations engaged with victim support; Higher Education Institutions in the field of Social Sciences and Psychology; and VET provider experts. The main objectives of the project are: - Strengthen cooperation, exchanges and networking between Partners on the topic of Counselling at a Distance for Women Victims of Violence or Abuse; - Improve work-based skills of Counsellors working with women victims by developing Counselling at a Distance skills through development and delivery of VET; - Promote innovative practices in the field of counselling women victims and exploit ICT potential through developing/ improving ICT related skills and setting up virtual workplaces; - Improve the capacity of participating organisations as well as of other interested organisations through the production and dissemination of training material and courses for staff and volunteers; - Deliver efficient services of high quality for victims of violence or abuse in the context of victim support. DIS.CO. focuses on the creation of specialised training material and tools, to enhance the work-based competences of counselling professionals and to facilitate the creation of virtual workspaces and alternative ways of victim support. So far, despite the fact that the majority of victim support organisations conduct counselling at a distance through teleconference or other means; counsellors and volunteers do not receive specialised training on Counselling at a Distance, as there is no openly accessible training material available. To address this necessity, DISCO has conducted research and analysis so as to identify the needs of professionals and beneficiaries on the topic, and has developed a comprehensive kit of vocational education tools for the capacity building of professionals.In detail, DISCO results include: - A “Needs Assessment” report, exploring issues surrounding women who have experienced abuse and their online and other help seeking behaviour and opinions towards online provision of counselling; - A “Profile of Counsellor at a distance”, focusing on detailing the necessary competences and skills for professionals when working at a distance;- A “Training Curriculum on CaaD”, aiming at improving the work-based skills of counselling professionals;- A “Training Course”, accompanying the curriculum, including an 8-module course structure, useful practical exercises and an assessment tool;- An “Online Course on CaaD”, aligned with the 8-module course structure, covering the theoretical parts of CaaD; - An online “Safety Planning Application”, enabling professionals to design and propose personalized safety plans for victims and monitor their progress.- A “Practical Guide” for relevant organisations describing the lessons learned from the project and providing good practices and practical tips for capacity building of professionals, staff and volunteers. The DIS.CO. educational material and online tools are available for free, online, in five European languages (English, Estonian, German, Greek, Spanish), at: https://discoprojectcom.wordpress.com/ ."