1.

There are four categories of violence against children, including physical abuse, sexual abuse,
neglect or negligent treatment, and emotional abuse. And it is one of the biggest problems affecting
families and societies. It happens all around the world, in all countries, and all too frequently, it
happens in families, which can affect a child for the rest of their life with severe consequences for a
child’s physical, psychological, and mental health.

2. OSEC happens when the child is exposed to pornography. A minor/child is a person who is
below eighteen years of age and is unable to protect themself fully from abuse, neglect, cruelty,
exploitation, or discrimination or who cannot care for themselves because of a physical or mental
disability or condition.

3. Educators/Teachers have an essential role in child protection, not only in detecting and
reporting possible cases of child abuse but also in multi-disciplinary teamwork and in contributing
to the ongoing support and monitoring of the abused child, which can only be properly carried out
if teachers are equipped with the relevant skills.

4. Teachers also have a keen sense of professional responsibility to the children in their care. They
are aware that they are role models for the children. They teach that they may be an essential source
of support, concern, and care for many children. There should be a child protection committee in
every public school. Over the past several months, the schools have suddenly closed, cutting them
off from their teachers, peers, and school support systems. But they are ways that educators can
help students to cope with the effects of the pandemic by showing care by noticing changes in
behavior. Invite students to connect via social media by calling their parents, giving them casual
invitations, schedule regular check-ins with students/families you are concerned about, virtually or
in person. Let them know you are of the adults here to keep them safe, do more listening than
talking, and so much more. Be a part of the community that supports advocacy against OSEC.