Child Safeguarding and Protection Presentation.pptx

Child Safeguarding and Protection presentation.

1. CHILD SAFEGUARDING AND PROTECTION KEY TERMS Group 5 Fanuel, Alfred Sr. Masha, Fr Henry & Br Kalisa

2. Lesson Objective Definition of key terms Types of abuse

3. Expected Learning Outcomes At the end of the lesson, learners will be able to understand key terms , child Safeguarding and Protection and types of child abuse,

4. DEFINITION OF KEY CSP TERMS Who is a child? What is child safeguarding? What is child Protection?

5. Different Definitions of a Child Social Construction Biological Legal Is not initiated Is unmarried Is Dependent on Parents In school Is the last born etc A human being between the stages of birth and puberty Is any human being below the age of 18 years according to: United Nations Convention on the right of a child (UNCRC) Article 1 African Charter on the Right and welfare of the child(ACRWC).

6. Types of Abuse This includes sexual activity towards or involving a child It is defined as non-accidental harm to a child This includes a pattern of behaviours that have a negative effect on a child’s psychological wellbeing e.g constant criticism This includes the failure to provide for a child’s basic needs despite being capable. E.g . failure to provide, food, shelter This includes a pattern of behaviours that have a negative effect on a child’s psychological wellbeing e.g constant criticism This includes the failure to provide for a child’s basic needs despite being capable. E.g . failure to provide, food, shelter This includes sexual activity towards or involving a child It is defined as non-accidental harm to a child

7. In conclusion Every child deserves a life free from abuse, neglect, violence and exploitation. Experience has shown that this happens most often when the child is loved and cared for in a safe environment. All children strive in a safe family environment and no child is placed in harmful institution.

8. OUR CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE AND ONE OF THE BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES IS TO CARE FOR THEM IN THE BEST AND MOST COMPASSIONATE MANNER NELSON MANDELA

9. Thank You !! Asante sana Merci