Child Protection Policy and Safeguarding Framework Overview

CHILD PROTECTION POLICY 1

Child Protection & Safeguarding: A Framework for Practice Francis Rebello Consultant, Child Protection- HCL Foundation Training of CP Policy and procedures to Volunteers/ Partners/Vendors Training of Child Protection Policy and Procedures to Staff Drafting of Child Protection Policy Drafting of CP- Procedures TASK FLOW

Child Protection Policy - Content- A Gist ABOUT HCL FOUNDATION: An overview of HCL Foundation and its programs REVIEW: The CPP will be reviewed annually. . CONSIDERATIONS: HCL employees and third party vendors are requested to report any untoward incident or experienced during their work with HCL Foundation STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT: HCL Foundation is committed to the prevention of abuse and to the well-being of members, children, young people, vulnerable adults and their families. CONFIDENTIALITY AND INFORMATION SHARING: Keeping children safe requires the appropriate sharing of information on a Need to Know basis subject to legal restrictions and the best interests of the children OBJECTIVES OF THE POLICY The safety of the child is the prime consideration of HCL Foundation at all times. SCOPE OF POLICY: Various Stakeholders RELATIONSHIP WITH EXTERNAL AGENCIES: HCL Foundation will maintain positive relationships with agencies that can support your organization in child protection related matters HCL Partners/V endors Volunteers Visitors Foundation SAFE RECRUITMENT OF STAFF: HCL Foundation ensures that all staff working with children, both paid and voluntary, have been appropriately vetted and screened. Physical Abuse Sexual Abuse DEFINITIONS: Child Neglect TRAINING OF STAFF: HCL Foundation ensures that our members of staff, paid and voluntary, are trained to recognize child abuse RESPONSIBILITY: For Child Protection within HCL Foundation is : Ms. Namrata Sinha SAFE WORKING PRACTICES: Staff adhering to the Code of conduct and work ethics PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING AND REPORTING CHILD ABUSE The Designated Person for Child Protection is responsible for ensuring that the procedure for reporting child abuse is effective and timely DECLARATION: To abide by HCL Foundation s Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct

CPP- Procedures - Content - A Gist Regular direct contact with children Sporadic direct contact with children and/or in a position of direct line management over staff with direct contact with children None or rare contact with children Code of Conduct Staff - To protect children from abuse and sexual exploitation Code of Conduct Partners - To protect children from abuse and sexual exploitation Code of Conduct Volunteers- To protect children from abuse and sexual exploitation Code of Conduct Visitors - To protect children from abuse and sexual exploitation GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF CHILDREN S IMAGES CHILD PROTECTION GUIDELINES FOR PHOTOGRAPHER / VIDEOGRAPHER GUIDELINES FOR MEDIA

Indicators of Abuse Sexual Abuse Physical Abuse Physical Signs Physical Signs Pain, itching, bruising or bleeding in the genital or anal areas. Genital discharge or urinary tract infections. Stomach pains or discomfort walking or sitting. Sexually transmitted infections. Bruises, hand or finger marks, cigarette burns, scalds, sprains, dislocations, human bites, cuts, Injuries that the child cannot explain or explains unconvincingly . Untreated or inadequately treated injuries, Injuries to parts of the body where accidents are unlikely, such as thighs, back, abdomen . Behavioral signs A marked change in the child's general behaviour. Unusually quiet and withdrawn, or unusually aggressive. Showing unexpected fear or distrust of a particular adult/s or children. Child starts using sexually explicit behaviour or language, particularly if the behaviour or language is not appropriate for their age. The child may d special escribe receiving attention from a particular adult, or refer to a new "secret" friendship with an adult or young person Behavioural Signs Sad, withdrawn or depressed, troubled sleeping, behaving aggressively or being disruptive. Showing fear of certain adults or children, Fear of returning home or of parents being contacted, lack of confidence and low self-esteem. Being very passive and compliant, using drugs or alcohol, Chronic running away Possible Signs Emotional Abuse Neglect/ Negligent Treatment Dressed inappropriately for the season or the weather (exposure symptoms might include recurrent colds, pneumonia, sunburn, frostbite, etc). Poor personal hygiene, is inadequately supervised or left in the care of an inappropriate care giver. Untreated medical problems, Frequently hungry , Is malnourished (this may be seen as being undersized, having low weight and a sallow complexion, lacking body tone, and being constantly tired). Frequent lateness or non-attendance at school. Untreated medical problems. Compulsive stealing. Drug or alcohol abuse. Low self esteem Physical, mental and emotional development is delayed, Highly anxious Showing delayed speech or sudden speech disorder. Low self-esteem Inappropriate emotional responses to painful situations. Extremes of passivity or aggression, Drug or alcohol abuse, Chronic running away Compulsive stealing. Poor social relationships 5

Child Protection Task Force Child Protection Task Force Janani Rahul Shruti Tarun Sundari (communication support) 6

Implementation Strategy Phase III Phase II Phase I NGO Partner Training Volunteer Training HCL F Team Training Mr. Francis Rebello Mr. Francis Rebello Mr. Francis Rebello (Child Protection Consultant) (Child Protection Consultant) (Child Protection Consultant) HCL F team (CPTF + Location SPOC) HCL F team (CPTF + Location SPOC) CPTF NGO Media Team Vendors Partners** Volunteers (Core) South Team (Location : Chennai) North Team (Location : Noida) * Core Volunteers will be training other volunteers in support of CPTF and Po1 team ** Training for the field resource persons of NGO to be conducted fortnightly Theme wise Volunteers * 7

WE NEED YOUR HELP CHILD PROTECTION IS EVERYBODY S CONCERN WE CAN SHARE OUR EXERIENCES IN A COLLABORATIVE WAY TO ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN ARE SAFE. WE SEEK YOUR HELP IN: Sharing best practices from the partners. Suggestions in language or content so that all documents are as reader-friendly as possible Translation of the CPP into local languages where we work. Suggestions for addition of procedures in specific circumstances and for specific considerations. Anything else that you see as significant or important in keeping children safe. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR SPOC FOR THE ABOVE 8

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