Panic Button Training Kit

Imagine Panic Button as the tip of an iceberg. For the app to be as effective as it can be, it needs to be enveloped in a larger risk assessment process. Understanding who the actors are, what they can do for (and against) you, and planning beforehand is as important as learning how to use the app.

We created a set of training cards for communities and HRD trainers, based on the methodology Amnesty International fine-tuned over months of assisting communities at risk to integrate the Panic Button into their work. The cards are meant to be used in 1-2 day workshops with a medium-sized group (20-30 participants), but they can also be consulted separately.

You can browse the cards online, or print them for use in workshops. We appreciate feedback: please let us know how the cards have been useful for you, and how they can be improved to better fit your needs.

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  • Introduction Introduction

    Goals:

    Participants get to know each other and learn the purpose of the training.

    Methodology:

    Plenary discussions and group activities

    Timespan:

    60 to 75 minutes
  • Risk Mapping Risk Mapping

    Goals:

    identify vulnerable situations

    Methodology:

    Each drafts their own free-style risk map

    Timespan:

    45m individually
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    15m discussion
  • Who is in your PACT? Who is in your PACT?

    Goals:

    Participants define their PACT, how each contact can help and what to do in case of emergency

    Methodology:

    Description of risk maps, fishbowl exercise, individual contact mapping

    Timespan:

    60 minutes
  • imPACT imPACT

    Goals:

    Simulate the use of the Panic Button and responses by PACT members.

    Methodology:

    Role-playing game where teams need to set up, set off and respond to the Panic Button.

    Timespan:

    2 to 4 hours, normally played over dinner
  • PACT action plan PACT action plan

    Goals:

    Making an action plan to prepare your PACT to do what you need them to do.

    Methodology:

    Reflection on game, individual action planning

    Timespan:

    90 minutes
  • App setup and practice App setup and practice

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  • Digital mobile security Digital mobile security

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