European Asylum Curriculum Catalogue

The aim of this module is to explain how to construct objective reports describing observations on vulnerability, the basic principles of facility and room allocation for vulnerable persons, and information provision to vulnerable persons.
This module focuses on the concept of vulnerability in the reception context. It explores different categories of vulnerable persons, vulnerability indicators and protective factors. The module also deals with the implications of vulnerabilities for reception needs, the initial steps to support applicants with special reception needs, psychological first aid, and biases and how to overcome them.

This module is delivered through a blended learning methodology (online and face-to-face). Online learning contains learning activities that assess progress toward the learning outcomes, and the face-to-face session focuses on complex elements that require discussion.