Child Safety Statement

Greek law: Child safety

Article 23 Ν 3500/2006

According to Greek law, article 23N 3500/2006, any school staff member (teachers, staff, specialists, counselors, nurses) who is informed or confirms in any way that minors are subjected to family violence/abuse, is obliged to report it immediately to the respective authorities. 

Those described above who have reported family crimes are not legally involved, disciplined, or dismissed from their jobs or suffer any other consequences for reporting the incident while on the job unless their report is not true. 

ACS Athens is a student-centered international school, embracing American educational philosophy, principles, and values.  Through excellence in teaching and diverse educational experiences, ACS Athens challenges all students to realize their unique potential academically, intellectually, socially, and ethically – to thrive as responsible global citizens.  ACS Athens works diligently to provide a place of belonging, trust, and care for all its students.  Staff members are committed to educating students and the community about child safety and responsible personal and social behaviors. 

Child abuse and neglect are violations of children’s human rights and are obstacles to the child’s education as well as to their physical, emotional, and spiritual development. Whenever ACS Athens staff members have reasonable cause to believe that a child is suffering or is at significant risk of suffering abuse or neglect, they must report the suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect to appropriate school personnel. Authorized personnel, within the parameters of best educational practices, school regulations, and local law, will follow up on all referrals.