Guide questions (CPP)

As per United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and RA 7610.

An activity or initiative for the purpose of preventing or responding to a specific incident of child abuse.

It is the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and abuse, and the promotion of their development and psychosocial well-being, as outlined in the UNCRC.

Purpose of PRC’s CP Policy – why set the PRC standards for protecting children?

The purpose of the Child Protection Policy is to provide a framework to ensure that children across all PRC programs and activities are protected from abuse and exploitation.

• Formalize the actions we are already taking – policy

• Provide clear guidelines on behaviour - code of conduct

• Provide reporting and risk assessment procedures – policy

• Clarify who is governed by the policy & code – staff, volunteers, board of governors, board members, consultants, contractors, casual staff.

–Through the policy, the organization makes a statement of intent that demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding children from harm.

–The policy makes clear to everyone that children must be safeguarded, helps to create a safe and positive environment for children, and shows that the organization is taking its duty of care seriously.

•Key principles:

–Fulfillment of Children’s Rights

–Zero tolerance to child abuse

–Do no harm (Best interest of the child)

–Risk management approach

• Maltreatment

• Whether habitual or not