Child_Protection_Training_for_Parents.pptx

ChIld protection policy

1. Beaconhouse School System Child Protection Awareness Campaign (CPAC)

2. Orientation to the BSS Child Protection Policy Understanding what ch ild abuse means in schools Roles and Responsibilities of the Child Protection Committee (CPC) ; School Management; Parents. Agenda

3. CHILD PROTECTION POLICY

4. Child Protection refers to the actions embarked upon to protect children who have been identified as suffering from (or being at risk) of suffering from significant harm Within the context of our policy, it refers to protecting children from abuse in the school and in some severe cases, their homes

5. Importance of Child Protection Policy What contributes towards creating a safe and supportive environment for children in scho ols ?

6. Policy Statement The Beaconhouse School System (BSS) is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all students enrolled at BSS schools. As a responsible organisation we actively seek to promote the welfare of all students in our charge and ensure that they are protected from harm . The Beaconhouse School System believes that every member of the organisation has a role to play and endeavours to provide an environment where all members of the school community i.e. students, parents, teachers, administrators and support staff are confident in sharing concerns either about their own safety or the safety and wellbeing of others.

7. The BSS Child Protection Policy has been developed in accordance with the principles established by the ‘Child Protection System Bill, 2014’ passed by the Pakistan National Assembly.  BSS  Child Protection Policy is in line with the following: • Child Protection Policy, Pakistan Centre • ‘Convention on the Rights of Children’ (United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner)

8. To foster security and confidence in the school, the staff and in BSS policies and procedures. To raise the awareness of both teaching and non-teaching staff of the need to safeguard students and of their responsibilities in identifying and reporting possible cases of abuse. To provide a systematic means of monitoring and supporting students known or thought to be at risk of harm. To emphasise the need for good levels of communication between all parents and members of school staff. To develop a structured procedure within the school to be followed by all members of the school community in cases of suspected abuse. To ensure that background checks are carried out on all adults who work with or intend to work with students.

9. Child Protection Trainings Phase I CPC members Teachers Custodian staff (Urdu) Phase II Age appropriate trainings for students EY to Class II Class III to Class VII Class VIII to O Level Phase III Child Protection Awareness Campaign(CPAC)- Parents

10. Orientation to Students’ Material I am BRAVE SAFE CIRCLE/SUPPORT NETWORK

11. B ig No R un and Scream A dult’s help V alue your safety E xit from danger High Five - I am BRAVE

12. What is child abuse?

13. What is child abuse? Abuse is defined as any action that intentionally harms or injures another person.

14. Types of Abuse Physical abuse Emotional abuse Neglect Sexual abuse

15. Physical abuse Hitting Shaking Throwing Burning/scalding Poisoning (including inappropriate use of drugs or alcohol) Suffocating

16. Emotional abuse Witnessing domestic violence Witnessing the ill treatment of another person Bullying or cyberbullying No or less opportunity to speak/express Being ridiculed Low warmth, high criticism Living in an atmosphere of fear and intimidation

17. Neglect Failure to provide food, shelter, clothing protect from physical and emotional harm provide appropriate and sufficient protection ensure access to appropriate medical care

18. Sexual Abuse Forcing children or misleading them into engaging in sexual activities Exposure to inappropriate material Being touched or talked to in inappropriate ways - directly or indirectly

19. Who are the abusers?

20. Abusers can be: of any age male or female (including sexual abusers) from any social class ‘Nice and trusted people’ working in “helpful” professions related to the child or not damaged individuals but convincing liars

21. Concerns/Disclosures Concerns regarding students are likely to emerge in one or more of the following ways: The student discloses abuse. A member of staff observes an injury that may be indicative of abuse. Sustained concerns about the presentation or behaviour of a student, which may be indicative of abuse. A parent, friend of the student or member of the school may express concern or make a disclosure of abuse.

22. Statistics about Child Abuse in Pakistan 45% by acquaintances 17 % by strangers and acquaintances. 15% by strangers 15% at the victim’s own place, while 12% occurred at an acquaintance’s place. https://dailytimes.com.pk/183445/11-children-abused-pakistan-every-day-report/ (January 2018)

23. https://dailytimes.com.pk/183445/11-children-abused-pakistan-every-day-report/

24. Bitter Truth

25. What can we do to help as parents?

26. Obvious signs: Detection Disturbed body language Fear of being touched Loss of interest in studies Loss of appetite Over attachment to peers Complete isolation Discipline problems Curiosity regarding one’s own body

27. Quality of adult interaction matters when an incident of abuse is disclosed: Stay calm Listen carefully Give them confidence to speak Believe the child Wherever possible, distance the child from the perpetrator ( abuser)

28. Are you sure it happened? Are you speaking the truth? Why are you telling me? Why didn’t you stop it? What did you do to make this happen? “I BELIEVE YOU” “YOU DID THE RIGHT THING BY TELLING” “I AM SORRY THIS HAPPENED TO YOU” “IT’S NOT YOUR FAULT” “I WOULD TRY TO HELP YOU, SO IT WON ’ T HAPPEN AGAIN” Questions to Avoid Affective Responses to Child

29. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrAwP79Dmn8

30. T ogether we can keep our children SAFE !