Child Protection Policy and Procedure Implementation Overview

Explore the essential aspects of implementing child protection policies and procedures, including the definition of a child, the referral process, key statements, and correct practices to safeguard children from abuse. Learn about the roles of various professionals in child protection and understand the importance of respecting children's rights and dignity throughout the intervention process.

• Child Protection
• Policy Implementation
• Procedure Guidelines
• Child Rights
• Referral Process

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1. Assess Review Plan Implement

3. POLICY PROCEDURE A policy is a course of action adopted and pursued by a government A series of steps taken to implement the policy Policies are the "rules" which govern the implementation of social services Procedures indicate what must or may be done in specified circumstances How we are going to do it What we want to do We want to protect children from harm We will use Case Management to assess and plan interventions

5. 1. Who can make a referral to the child protection unit or Child Protection Officer? a. Social worker b. Doctor c. PNTL d. Lawyer e. Neighbour f. None of the above g. All of the above

6. 2. In the policy and procedure document a child is defined as? a. under 18 years old b. under 18 years old unless they are married c. under 15 years old d. under 18 years old unless they are working

7. 3. Which of the following statements is incorrect? a. Casework is based on respect for all individuals and safeguards their dignity and rights b. All children have equal rights to protection from abuse and exploitation c. Child abuse is sometimes acceptable d. We should always listen to and takes seriously the views and wishes of children

8. 4. Which of the following statements is correct? a. Intake, assess, case plan, review b. Intake, case plan, review, assess c. Intake, case plan, monitor, case closure d. Case plan, assess, monitor, case closure

9. 5. Which of the following statements is incorrect? a.Child abuse is a criminal offence b.Beating a child with a stick until he is bleeding is abuse c.Employing children is OK because it helps them and their families even if they do not go to school d.Yelling violently at a child repeatedly is emotional abuse

10. 6. Fill in the missing words a. INTAKE is the process by which DNRS receives information about cases b. Assessment is a continuous process. It involves making JUDGEMENTS about the circumstances of the child c. Implementing a case plan should be well PLANNED d. A review is a comprehensive EVALUATION of the current circumstances

11. 7. Which of the following have a responsibility for reporting and preventing child abuse? a. PNTL b. Teachers c. Doctors d. Grand Mothers e. Church Leaders f. None of the above g. All of the above

12. 8. True of False. Case conferences are only necessary if there is going to be a criminal prosecution. 9. True or False. If parents don t want a case of child abuse to go to court the police can drop the case. 10. True or False. Case files are only needed if the case isn t resolved in the first two weeks.

14. Policy Procedure Guidance 1. Receive information 2. Assess situation 3. Write an intervention plan 4. Agree plan with client 5. Implement plan 6. Monitor intervention 7. Review plan 8. Revise plan 9. Agree with client 10.Implement plan 11.Review plan 12.Close case 1. Referrals can be accepted from any person with a concern about a child. This may include professionals from health and education of the PNTL as well as family members, neighbours or community members. On receipt of a referral you must find out and record as much information as possible including the persons details as well as details of their concerns. We promise to plan all interventions with vulnerable clients to make sure they receive the most effective services

16. Children shall be entitled to special protection by the family, the community and the State, particularly against all forms of abandonment, discrimination, violence, oppression, sexual abuse and exploitation. Section 18:1, Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste State Parties shall take all appropriate measures to protect the child from all forms of physical or mental violence, injury or abuse, neglect or negligent treatment, maltreatment or exploitation, including sexual abuse while in the care of legal guardian(s) or any other person who has the care of the child. Article 19 UNCRC

18. The Organic Law of the Ministry of Social Solidarity No. 23. 23 January 2008 requires DNRS to develop and implement policy and programmes in defense of the rights of children (Article 11, Section 2(d).)

20. CHILD PROTECTION POLICY child abuse is a violation of children's rights and is never acceptable we all have a responsibility to protect children from harm and our behaviour should reflect this partners also have a responsibility to meet minimum standards of protection for children in their programmes sanctions will be imposed on any person or organisation who breaches the Policy

21. Policy Commitment Monitoring Evidence Framework for Training Child Protection Training Modules Personnel Files Evaluation Sheets Staff Consultation Provide learning opportunities for staff to develop and maintain the necessary attitudes, skills and knowledge to keep children safe, ensuring all staff receive child protection training as part of their induction Provide written guidelines which describe what is appropriate behaviour in all our contacts with children Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct Staff Consultation Child Protection Training Modules

23. Legal and Procedural Framework Constitution of Timor Leste UNCRC Organic Law of Ministry of Social Solidarity Child Protection Policy Policy and Procedure for Case Management in Child Protection Policy and Procedures for Child Care Centres and Boarding Houses Policy and Guidelines for Unaccompanied and Separated Children

25. Assess What is the problem? Review Is the problem solved? Plan What are the possible solutions? Implement Try out the proposed solutions?

27. Information received about alleged child abuse 1. Complete Intake and Allocation Form 2. Conduct initial screening within 48 hours. 3. Agree decision with supervisor in writing Decision: Decision: Decision: No further action Complete Assessment within 7 days and make recommendations Emergency action to prevent child from further harm Initial Case Conference (within 14 days) Close Case Case Plan: set goals, agree actions & timescales & responsible people Implement Case Plan: maintain routine written record Review Case Conference (maximum 6 months)

28. CHILDREN 1ST

29. ACTIVITY PLANNER SPREADSHEET Month 1 Month 2 Month 3 Week Week Week Week Week Week Week Week Week Week Week Week Week ACTIVITY By whom No. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4