Korean Human Rights Advancement Institute Conducts 4-Violence Prevention Training for Gangwon Firefighters

South Korea’s Human Rights Growth Institute Delivers 4D Violence Prevention Training to Gangwon Firefighters

Over 40 Firefighters Participate in 3-Hour Online Training Across Gangwon Province

Emphasis on Organizational Culture Based on Gender Sensitivity

Real-Life Case Studies from 35 Years of Police Experience Resonate with Participants

The Korean Human Rights Growth Institute, led by Jeon Jun-seok, conducted a 4D violence prevention training session for over 40 firefighters in the Gangwon region on February 19th. The three-hour online training, delivered via a video conferencing platform, included firefighters from across Gangwon Province.

The training, themed ‘A Strong Organization Starts with Respect,’ began with an understanding of gender sensitivity and focused on the structure and prevention of sexual harassment, sexual assault, prostitution, and domestic violence from an organizational culture perspective. It moved beyond simple legal guidance to address relationships, language, and perceptions among team members.

Jeon Jun-seok emphasized the importance of internal trust and respect within organizations, particularly those responding to emergencies. He stated that organizations unable to recognize differences will inevitably experience cracks in their crisis response capabilities, and that understanding and respecting differences is the foundation of a safe organization.

The session drew on Jeon Jun-seok’s 35 years of experience in the police force, incorporating real-life cases from his work in criminal, intelligence, and planning roles. He highlighted how seemingly minor instances of disregard or distorted humor can be the starting points for violence, stressing that prevention education should be a time for self-reflection rather than pointing fingers.

One firefighter who participated noted that the training was impactful because it was based on practical experience rather than simply outlining legal provisions, and prompted reflection on communication within the organization.

The Korean Human Rights Growth Institute provides gender sensitivity training, 4D violence prevention education, human rights education, and organizational culture improvement programs to public institutions and public sector organizations. The institute stated that respect and trust are essential competencies and aims to foster a healthy public organizational culture through practical, on-the-ground training.