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About This Series

Career Child Protection and Psychosocial Support humanitarian, Wayne Bleier helps us understand the most common dangers faced by vulnerable and displaced children, how to enlist their support in co-creating safety solutions; and the importance of creating “sacred” spaces where children feel seen, valued, and safe.

Meet Your Instructors

Wayne Bleier

Child Protection and Psychosocial Support Specialist

Introduction to Wayne Bleier

Wayne Bleier is a clinical social worker who works with children in conflict situations. He brings 25 years of experience and has worked with multiple organizations such as the International Rescue Committee, UNICEF, and others. He has a passion for creating an impact on children's lives and making a change in society.

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    Introduction to Wayne Bleier
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    Children thrive with structure & predictability
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    Daily risks for vulnerable & displaced children
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    Child marriage and how to prevent it
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    The risks of child trafficking
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    Prevent child trafficking
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    Reduce risks of child labor
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    Prevent harassment of children
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    Identify dangers & safety solutions
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    Advice for parents: avoid abuse through positive parenting
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    Physical abuse is harmful: try this instead
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    Child-friendly spaces as sacred spaces
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    Every child wants to be recognized
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    Uphold the ‘sacredness’ of a safe space
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    Healing benefits of a safe space
  • Image of Wayne Bleier
    Introduction to Wayne Bleier
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    Children thrive with structure & predictability
  • Image of Wayne Bleier
    Daily risks for vulnerable & displaced children
  • Image of Wayne Bleier
    Child marriage and how to prevent it
  • Image of Wayne Bleier
    The risks of child trafficking
  • Image of Wayne Bleier
    Prevent child trafficking
  • Image of Wayne Bleier
    Reduce risks of child labor
  • Image of Wayne Bleier
    Prevent harassment of children
  • Image of Wayne Bleier
    Identify dangers & safety solutions
  • Image of Wayne Bleier
    Advice for parents: avoid abuse through positive parenting
  • Image of Wayne Bleier
    Physical abuse is harmful: try this instead
  • Image of Wayne Bleier
    Child-friendly spaces as sacred spaces
  • Image of Wayne Bleier
    Every child wants to be recognized
  • Image of Wayne Bleier
    Uphold the ‘sacredness’ of a safe space
  • Image of Wayne Bleier
    Healing benefits of a safe space