Child-Abuse-Prevention for Teachers-SHS2

Seminar for child abuse

1. National Awareness for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Exploitation Week (February 05, 2020) Child Abuse Prevention

2. What is Child Abuse? 2

3. 3 Child Abuse and Neglect EIGHT (8) out of 10 children suffer from ABUSE in the Philippines 29% of BOYS reported suffering from sexual violence 20% of GIRLS reported suffering from sexual violence

4. 4 This includes children who died because of abuse or neglect at the hands of their parents or guardians And children were removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect National Baseline Study on Violence against Children, 2015. Committee on the Rights of the Child, General Comment No. 5 “General Measures of Implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child Child Abuse and Neglect

5. 5 The child’s age and developmental status when the abuse or neglect occurred The type of abuse (neglect, physical, sexual, or abandonment) The frequency, duration, and severity of abuse The relationship between the victim and his or her abuser Factors Affecting Child Abuse

6. N on-accidental physical injury Inflicted by a parent, caregiver or other person Physical discipline is not considered abuse as long as it is reasonable Physical Abuse 6

7. 7 Neglect may be: Physical Medical Educational Emotional Neglect

8. 8 Five Steps to Protect Our Children Five (5) Steps to Protect Our Children Step 1 – Learn the Facts Step 2 – Minimize Opportunity Step 3 – Talk About It Step 4 – Recognize the Signs Step 5 – React Responsibly Sexual Abuse

9. 9 Note: Abusers are often KNOWN and TRUSTED people. Child Sexual Abuse

10. 10 May include: Constant criticism Threats Rejection Withholding love, support or guidance Emotional Abuse

11. 11 A child is considered to be abandoned when: The parent’s identity or whereabouts are unknown T he child has been left alone in circumstances where the child suffers serious harm T he parent has failed to maintain contact with the child or provide reasonable support for a specified period of time Abandonment

12. 12 Substance abuse can begin during the prenatal period. Children can be exposed to drugs in the home Selling, distributing, or giving illegal drugs or alcohol to a child Substance Abuse

13. 13 Child may experience: Severe or fatal head trauma such as Shaken Baby Syndrome Increased risk for adverse health effects Psychiatric disorders Post-traumatic stress disorder Learning difficulties Memory difficulties DEATH!!! Consequences of Child Abuse

14. 14 Low academic achievement Less likely to graduate from school Criminal record and behavior Children who experience maltreatment are at an increase for: Smoking Alcoholism Drug abuse Engage in high-risk sexual behaviors Delinquency Teen Pregnancy Behavioral Consequences of Child Abuse

15. 15 Unwanted pregnancy Single-or teen parenting Parent having been abused as a child Lack of self-esteem Marriage problems Illness or stressful event Unemployment Family illness Misappropriation of family funds Lack of intelligence and education Drug and/or alcohol use Lack of coping or parenting skills What are the Circumstances that may Lead to Child Abuse ?

16. 16 Special problems can strongly impact children such as Divorce Family violence Illness Death Events that May Lead to Child Abuse

17. 17 Promoting Healthy Families in Your Community F ive important factors that can help protect children from the risk of child abuse and neglect: Nurturing and attachment Knowledge of parenting and of child and youth development Parental resilience Social connections Concrete support for parents Prevent Child Abuse

18. 18 Child Protective Services responsibilities include: Investigating reports of abuse and neglect of children Providing services to children and families in their own homes Placing children in foster care. Providing services to help youth in foster care make the transition to adulthood Placing children in adoptive homes MSWD and DSWD

19. 19 the National BTS-CSAP Network : The present operational formation includes the “BTS-CSAP Local Resource Network ” composed of the 52 non-government organization partners operating at the municipal level across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao in the Philippines. There are 104 focal persons trained by the project coming from the 52 partner NGOs. In addition, local police officers and social welfare officers were also trained and are now part of the BTS-CSAP Local Resource Network in their respective localities. BREAK THE SILENCE CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION NETWORK IN THE PHILIPPINES: FINAL PROJECT EXTERNAL EVALUATION REPORT 2015   Skills and Resources Available to Address Child Abuse

20. 20 If you suspect child abuse, you can report it by calling 0917-704-0213 or 890-6549 TAGOLOAN MPS/PNP 24 hours a day, seven days a week, nationwide . How Can I Report Abuse , Neglect , or Exploitation ? The LAW says anyone who thinks a child, a person 65 years or older, or an adult with disabilities is being abused, neglected, or exploited must report it to the Women and Children Protection Desk (WCPD) of the local police department and Municipal Social Welfare (MSWD) or the DSWD.

21. 21 How Can I Report Abuse , Neglect , or Exploitation ?

22. 22 How Can I Report Abuse , Neglect , or Exploitation ? Prevention are focused on advocacy direct in the community done by the Women and Children Protection Desk (WCPD) of the local police department, Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO), Department of Education (DepEd) in the schools, and the Local Government Unit (LGU) through their Barangay , City, Municipal and Provincial Child Protection Council also known as Local Councils for the Protection of Children (LCPC ).

23. 23 The following professionals and careers are focused on nurturing, teach and protecting children from abuse and other harm that is brought about by other people and the environment Childcare Workers, teachers, social workers, counselors, medical workers and, of course, law enforcers – the police and other officers of the law. Childhood Development and Services

24. Becoming a Healthier, Happier Family 24

25. 25 Questions?