TRAINING
PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT THROUGH
ART MEDIATION
This training is designed to provide incarcerated minors with a safe, creative, and therapeutic space for self-expression through art.
​This training is designed by Aide Humanitaire et Journalisme.
Completed in 2019.
What you will learn
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To express your emotions and experiences through art, writing, and creative media.
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To use artistic creation as a tool for self-understanding and emotional balance.
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Develop communication, confidence, and teamwork skills through group activities.
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Strengthen your resilience, empathy, and sense of belonging.
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Understand your rights as a young person and explore how creative expression can support your reintegration into society.
Requirements
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Be a minor or young adult in conflict with the law.
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Demonstrate interest in art, writing, or creative expression.
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Commit to attending the regular workshop sessions and group discussions.
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Show willingness to engage respectfully and cooperatively with peers and facilitators.
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No prior artistic or technical experience is required — only motivation and openness to self-expression.
Format
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12 months of training
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Training onsite
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Art therapy workshops
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Writing sessions
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Yoga
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Exhibitions
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Training free of charge
SUPPORT AND BENEFITS
Through the workshops, participants gain confidence and develop their emotional and creative expression skills. The artistic process helps them articulate their feelings and experiences while learning to communicate and collaborate with others.
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The group sessions foster a strong sense of solidarity among the youth, reducing isolation and easing tensions within the detention centre. Through collective creation, participants learn to trust themselves and one another, discovering new ways to relate positively to their peers.
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Several of the artworks produced during the programme are publicly exhibited, giving young detainees a sense of pride, recognition, and visibility within the broader community.
PRESENTATION OF THE TRAINER
The workshops are led by a multidisciplinary team composed of early childhood professionals, psychologists, and facilitators trained in psychosocial support and art mediation. Their complementary expertise ensures a safe, supportive, and creative environment where young participants can express themselves freely, explore their emotions, and build resilience through artistic practice.
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