Child Protection: Child Protection Is The Process of Protecting Individual Children Identified As

Child Protection
Child protection is the process of protecting individual children identified as

either suffering, or likely to suffer, significant harm as a result of abuse or
neglect. It involves measures and structures designed to prevent and respond to
abuse and neglect.
“ the state shall defend the right of children to
assistance, including proper care and nutrition, and
special protection from all forms of neglect, abuse,
cruelty, exploitation and other conditions prejudicial to
their development.”
Art. XV. Sec. 3(b). 1987

Philippine constitution
humanity, respect
“ all education for human rights.”
institutions shall
include patriotics
and nationalism,
foster love of
Article XIV, Section 3, (b)
“ Authority and responsibility shall apply to all
authorized activities whether inside or outside the
premises of the school, entity or institution…”
Article 218, 220,233 of the Family

Code of the Philippines and PD 603
DepEd shall ensure that our schools
are conductive to the education of
children. The best interest of the
child shall be paramount
consideration in all decisions and
actions involving children.
Declaration of Policy
What is the goal?
Effective implementation of a zero

tolerance policy for any act of child
abuse, exploitation, violence,
discrimination, bullying and other
forms of abuse.
Highlights of the Policy

 Child abuse
 Discrimination against children
 Child exploitation
 Violence against children in school
 Corporal Punishment
 Any analogous or similar acts
 Bullying peer or abuse
Prohibited Acts
1. Violence against children committed in school
Refers to a single act or a series of acts committed
by school Administrators, academic and non-
academic personnel.
2. Corporal Punishment
Refers to a kind of punishment or penalty imposed
for an alleged or actual offense
3. Bullying or Peer Abuse

Refers to willful aggressive behavior that is
directed
towards a particular victim who may be out-
numbered
younger, weak , with disability , less confident
 Ensure the institution of effective child protection policies
and procedures and monitor compliance thereof;
 Ensure that the school adopts a child protection policy,
organize and convene Child Protection Committee (CPC)
for the school;
 Conduct the capacity building activities for the members of
the CPC and Guidance Counselors/Teachers;
 Ensure that the participatory and other rights of children
are respected and upheld in all matters and procedures
affecting their welfare;
Duties

and Responsibilities of
Coordinate with appropriate offices and other agency or
instrumentality for appropriate assistance and
School
intervention, as may be required in the performance of its
functions
 School Head / Administration
 Guidance Counselor / teacher
 Representative from the teachers –
 Representative from the parents –
 Representative from the pupils/student –
 Representative from the community -
ESTABLISHMENT OF CHILD
PROTECTION
FUNCTIONS OF CHILD PROTECTION
COMMITTEE’S

Initiate information dissemination programs and
organized activities for the protection of children.
 Establish a system for identifying students who

may be suffering from significant harm based on
any physical , emotional or behavioral signs.
Monitor the implementation of positive measures

and effective procedures in providing the necessary
support for the child and for those who care for the child.
Ensure that the children’s right to be heard are respected and

upheld in all matters and procedures affecting their welfare.
 Conducting sessions, trainings and seminars on positive
peer relationships and enhancement of social and
emotional competence
 Using training modules which include positive and non-
violent approaches to discipline in classroom management
and gender sensitivity;
 Employing of means which enhance the skills and
pedagogy in integrating and teaching children’s right in
the classroom.
Preventive Measures
All bullying incidents shall be reported to the School
Head.
 The School Head shall in turn inform the parents of the
pupils concerned and a meeting shall be held for that
purpose.
 The student shall be referred to the CPC for counseling
and other interventions.
 The School may impose Non-punitive Measures in
accordance with the principles of positive and Non-
Violent Discipline.
Protective and Remedial
 Punitive measures Measures to
will be a last resort.
Address Bullying and other Acts of Abuse
 Expeditious conduct of investigation and reporting of cases;
 School Head of the School Division Superintendent shall forward
the complaint within 48 hours to the Disciplining Authority, who
shall issue an Order for a conduct of a fact-finding investigation,
not later than 72 hours from submission;
 If the person complained of is a non-teaching personnel, the
Schools Division Superintendent shall cause the conduct of a fact-
finding investigation within the same period.
 Criminal and civil liability shall not be a bar to the filing of an
administrative case;
 The Revised Rules of Procedure of DepED in Administrative Cases
shall apply in all other aspects.
 The identity or other information that may reasonably identify the
pupil or student shall remain confidential
 The identity of a respondent-teacher shall likewise be kept
confidential.
Procedures in Handling Child Abuse,

Exploitation, Violence and Discrimination Cases
 The CPC shall accomplish the Intake Sheet
 The School Head may refer the victims and offenders
to the Local Social Welfare and Development Office
for assessment and appropriate intervention
 Where appropriate, referrals to BCPC, PNP-WCPD,
DSWD,DOH-CPU,NGOs, etc.
Assessment and Referral of Victims

Thank You
and
God Bless !

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Child protection is the process of protecting individual children identified as

Art. XV. Sec. 3(b). 1987

Article 218, 220,233 of the Family

Effective implementation of a zero

Highlights of the Policy

3. Bullying or Peer Abuse

 Establish a system for identifying students who

Monitor the implementation of positive measures

Ensure that the children’s right to be heard are respected and

Procedures in Handling Child Abuse,

Assessment and Referral of Victims

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