This module strengthens the capacity of professionals working in correctional settings to apply dynamic security as a preventive, relational and adaptive approach to maintaining safety and order. It responds to contemporary challenges such as staffing pressures, capacity pressure, reduced continuity in relationships and increased operational demands.
Learning outcomes
After completing the module you will be able to:
- Analyse how workforce, capacity pressure and reduced continuity affect preventive and relational security in custodial settings.
- Apply dynamic security principles to prioritise preventive actions when staff presence, time and relational continuity are limited.
- Identify early signs of risk, escalation or relational breakdown during daily interaction with people deprived of liberty.
- Evaluate situation-based trade-offs between presence, dialogue, procedural control and static security measures while maintaining legitimacy.
- Plan a coordinated team response that supports preventive practice, relational continuity and emotional resilience during sustained operational pressure.
Structure and workload
The course follows the nine chapters of Module 9: module overview, language and context note, knowledge foundation, skill in practice, professional attitudes and values, case study and scenario (including two virtual simulations), assessment tasks, reflection and self-assessment, and further resources.
Total learning time: 10 hours – face-to-face learning 4 hours, online synchronous learning 2 hours and asynchronous learning on Moodle 4 hours. Complete the Moodle preparation materials before the face-to-face workshops and online synchronous discussions.
Assessment
Learning is assessed through self-assessment questions, interactive H5P activities, scenario-based exercises, case study analysis, security trade-off exercises, four assessment tasks and a reflective journal. Each of the five learning outcomes carries 20 % of the module score. One micro-credential is issued per module, based on demonstrated learning outcomes.
This module develops the application of the principles of trauma-informed practice in professional interactions within detention settings: identifying the effects of trauma on behaviour, using communication aimed at relational safety, and adapting professional responses to reduce the risk of escalation and support a practice based on respect, responsibility and restorative justice.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Identify and analyse behavioural, emotional and relational indicators, including early signs of emotional arousal, associated with exposure to trauma in prison settings, using structured professional observation. (LO1)
- Apply principles of trauma-informed communication in professional interactions with people experiencing emotional distress or heightened vulnerability, to support relational safety and the stability of the interaction. (LO2)
- Analyse the triggers of trauma and associated reaction patterns in complex prison scenarios, in order to select professional responses appropriate to the context and to reduce the risk of escalation. (LO3)
- Adapt communication and professional response in high-stress situations to reduce the risk of retraumatisation and to maintain clear, safe and trauma-sensitive professional boundaries. (LO4)
- Integrate the principles of trauma-informed practice into decision-making and the development of one’s own professional practice, using reflection and analysis of experiences to continuously improve practice and professional response. (LO5)
Structure and workload
The module follows nine chapters, from the module overview to further resources. Total duration: 8 hours – 3 hours face-to-face (F2F) at a local CoVE (national language), 1 hour of synchronous online sessions with international trainers (English; part of the three-hour synchronous session on Substance Abuse (Addictions)) and 4 hours of asynchronous learning on the Moodle PROMOTE platform. The module is designed for two accreditation levels: EQF 5 (foundation level) and EQF 6 (advanced level).
Assessment
Four individual assessment tasks (Chapter 7), submitted via Moodle PROMOTE: role-play / simulation (LO1, LO3, LO4); analysis of a case study (LO2, LO3, LO4); reflective analysis of professional practice (LO4, LO5); contextual analysis and justification of the professional response (LO2–LO5). Each learning outcome has a weighting of 20%. A knowledge test in Chapter 8 supports your self-assessment.
This module prepares professionals in the correctional ecosystem and in community-based reintegration services to recognise, analyse and respond to conflict involving people in detention, staff teams, families and other external actors. It combines asynchronous Moodle learning, face-to-face practice in your local CoVE and transnational online exchange.
Learning objectives
After the module you will be able to:
- identify behavioural, verbal and environmental indicators of emerging conflict through structured observation (LO1, EQF 5);
- analyse conflict situations to determine escalation risk and select response pathways (LO2, EQF 5);
- implement de-escalation and communication techniques in simulated conflict scenarios (LO3, EQF 5);
- evaluate intervention options and select proportional responses while demonstrating emotional self-regulation (LO4, EQF 6);
- design mediation or negotiation approaches for complex multi-stakeholder conflicts (LO5, EQF 6).
Structure and workload
The course follows the nine chapters of the PROMOTE module, from the module overview to further resources. Total workload is 10 hours: 3 hours of asynchronous Moodle learning, 4 hours of face-to-face practice and 3 hours of online synchronous sessions in English.
Assessment
Assessment is competency-based: case analysis report (20%), de-escalation simulation (25%), active participation and professional attitude (20%) and a final mediation proposal (35%). Every learning outcome must reach at least level 3 (Competent). A formative knowledge check helps you prepare. Completing all activities earns a course badge.
This module develops conflict recognition, risk assessment, de-escalation, negotiation and mediation in high-stress correctional settings. It is intended for professionals operating within the correctional ecosystem and community-based reintegration services, and combines asynchronous Moodle learning, face-to-face practice activities and transnational online exchange.
Learning outcomes
After completing the module you will be able to:
- Identify behavioural, verbal and environmental indicators of emerging conflict in custodial settings through structured observation (LO1, EQF 5 (Basic))
- Analyse conflict situations to determine escalation risk and select response pathways in custodial settings (LO2, EQF 5 (Basic))
- Implement de-escalation and communication techniques during simulated conflict scenarios involving people in detention and staff (LO3, EQF 5 (Basic))
- Evaluate intervention options and select proportional responses during conflict situations, while demonstrating emotional self-regulation as a professional attitude (LO4, EQF 6 (Advanced))
- Design mediation or negotiation approaches for complex conflicts involving people in detention, staff teams and external actors such as families or visitors (LO5, EQF 6 (Advanced))
Structure and workload
The module follows nine chapters, from the module overview to further resources. Total module hours: 10 hours – 4 hours face-to-face in your local CoVE (national language), 3 hours online synchronous with trainers (English) and 3 hours asynchronous learning on Moodle.
Assessment
Competency-based assessment (Chapter 7): Task 1 – case analysis and escalation mapping report (20%); Task 2 – de-escalation and boundary management simulation (25%); Component 1 – active participation and professional attitude (20%); Task 3 – final conflict response and mediation proposal (35%). Every learning outcome must reach at least level 3 (Competent) and the overall average must be at least 3.0. A knowledge test in Chapter 8 supports your self-assessment.
This module introduces dynamic security — a professional approach that combines staff presence, observation, knowledge of individuals, communication and information-sharing to maintain safety and support rehabilitation in correctional settings. It is part of the PROMOTE WP3 programme for correctional professionals at EQF levels 5–6.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the principles and purpose of dynamic security and its relationship to static and procedural security;
- Identify early signs of risk, escalation or relational breakdown through professional observation;
- Evaluate security trade-offs and make proportionate, lawful professional decisions;
- Apply the Observe–Interpret–Verify–Act model to real and simulated scenarios;
- Demonstrate coordinated team responses including effective information-sharing and role allocation.
Structure and Workload
9 chapters | online self-paced | virtual simulations | ~10 hours total.
Assessment
Online quiz (10 questions, 10 marks) and written assignment (100 marks). Pass mark: 50%.
This module strengthens the capacity of professionals working in correctional settings to apply dynamic security as a preventive, relational and adaptive approach to maintaining safety and order – including when staffing pressure, high workload and reduced continuity limit time for relational work.
Learning outcomes
After the module you will be able to:
- analyse how workforce, capacity pressure and reduced continuity affect preventive and relational security in custodial settings;
- apply dynamic security principles to prioritise preventive actions when staff presence, time and relational continuity are limited;
- identify early signs of risk, escalation or relational breakdown during daily interaction with people deprived of liberty;
- evaluate situation-based trade-offs between presence, dialogue, procedural control and static security measures while maintaining legitimacy;
- plan a coordinated team response that supports preventive practice, relational continuity and emotional resilience during sustained operational pressure.
Structure and workload
Nine chapters, from the module overview to further resources, including two virtual simulations. Total module time: 9 hours – face-to-face in the local CoVE 4 h, online synchronous with trainers 3 h, asynchronous Moodle learning 2 h. EQF levels 5 and 6.
Assessment
Knowledge test, four assessment tasks and a reflection journal, assessed with rubrics. PROMOTE issues one micro-credential per module based on demonstrated learning outcomes.