Évaluation d’un programme de formation en matière d’agression sexuelle envers les enfants pour les communautés autochtones du Québec
Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a major issue affecting the well-being of indigenous communities. For this reason, the Marie-Vincent Centre of Expertise, in partnership with indigenous stakeholders, has created a training program on the topic of CSA specifically tailored to the needs of Québec’s indigenous communities. From 2013 to 2015, 161 professionals took the training. In order to evaluate this training, two distinct data collection phases were conducted. As part of the first data collection phase, participants completed a reaction questionnaire and a knowledge assessment questionnaire. Interviews with four subgroups of participants were conducted in the second phase of collection. The overall satisfaction with the training was high and the participants’ knowledge level significantly increased from 54% to 87% (t(125) = 16.4, p < 0.001, ηp2= 0.68). Furthermore, interview results show an integration of training contents in the participants’ professional practice. Participants mentioned that the training influenced the way they interrogate children. Being more aware of potential signs and symptoms of CSA was credited to the training. Changes in attitudes were also found, particularly in the importance of reporting abuses. Finally, an improved inter-sectoral collaboration was attributed to the program in at least one community.
Child sexual abuse Indigenous communities Training program Program evaluation Mixed method Knowledge translation