By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Contributing Writer
Greenville City, Sinoe County-Friday, November 7, 2025-Medical Liberia has concluded a two-day refresher training workshop for police, security officers, and court officials on Stress and Trauma-Sensitive Approaches (TSA).
The training aimed to enhance the capacity of local law enforcement and judicial actors in handling survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and other trauma-related cases with professionalism and empathy.
The training featured expert sessions on understanding trauma, its impact on victims, and the importance of adopting sensitive approaches during investigations and case management.
Madam Helen M. Keih, Community Advocate of Medical Liberia, facilitated a session on understanding trauma, while Madam Gloria Pantoe, a Psychological Counselor, presented on SGBV and the need for a coordinated community response to support survivors.
His Honor Magistrate Frederick Jebboe of the Greenville City Court delivered presentations on “The First 72 Hours After a Rape Incident” and “Being an Expert Witness in Court,” emphasizing the urgency of timely medical, legal, and investigative responses to ensure justice for survivors.
He also facilitated sessions on case handling procedures, providing participants with practical insights into the judicial process.
The training brought together key justice and security stakeholders who expressed appreciation to Medical Liberia for organizing the refresher training.
Participants described the training as vital for improving their service delivery and response to trauma-related cases in Sinoe County.
By equipping law enforcement and judicial officials with trauma-sensitive approaches, Medical Liberia is helping to ensure that survivors of SGBV and other trauma-related cases receive the care and support they need.
