Investigating and Documenting Torture – Istanbul Protocol Standards

Istanbul Protocol eLearning

Investigating and documenting torture with the global standard

This course consists of 12 modules, each addressing core components of the torture investigation and documentation process. It is designed to be completed progressively from Module 1 to Module 12. You may also choose to begin with the modules that are of most interest to you.

Start with the Welcome ModuleWe recommend that all participants begin there. It introduces the course structure, learning objectives, and platform navigation before you move into the core modules.
12 modules covering the full investigation and documentation process
9h designed for self-paced completion across flexible sessions
13 course lessons including the Welcome Module and module launch pages

Work through the course at your own pace

Designed to be completed in 9 hours, the curriculum allows you to progress at your own pace. You can pause at any time and return later – your progress will be saved automatically.

1 Understand the standard

Begin with the Istanbul Protocol framework and the core components of a complete, credible examination.

2 Document evidence carefully

Move through physical, psychological, photographic, interview, ethics, and reporting modules.

3 Apply it in practice

Explore multidisciplinary collaboration, medico-legal report assessment, and common judicial review dilemmas.

Accessibility and AI-assisted learning tools

This course incorporates AI-assisted tools to facilitate accessible and efficient learning. AI-generated avatars are used in selected instructional materials. All instructional videos include optional closed captioning and transcripts that may be enabled during viewing. AI-assisted interpretation is employed to provide translations of this course in multiple languages.

While automated captioning and translation may not achieve complete accuracy in all instances, these tools are used as cost-effective measures to enhance accessibility and extend the reach of course content to diverse audiences.

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Course Includes

  • 13 Lessons