MANDATORY CHILD

PROTECTION TRAINING
FIRST REPORTER:
JEFFREY
PALACPAC
 All children have a rights to
protection from abuse and
exploitation,
Why is a
child policy All children should be encouraged
to fulfill their potential.
being
important?
Everyone has a responsibility to
actively protect children.
MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Creating an awareness and basic

understanding of child protection

Responsibilities in relation to working with

and protecting children

Appropriate conduct when interacting with

children
 As adult we are all responsible for
protecting children.
It is important that you are aware of
your responsibilities.
If you observe or have been told
something that needs to be shared
with a staff member.
Child abuse is an action towards a child that results in harm to
the child.
Children can experience harm from several sources.

A person associated with the A family member or relative

school, staff member, visitor, of the children, including
volunteer or another children parent, sibling, grandparent
or other relative

Another person in the Children may harm

community, such as themselves
neighbor, family friends and
strangers
 SEXUAL ABUSE

PHYSICAL ABUSE

TYPES OF EMOTIONAL ABUSE

ABUSE NEGLECT

CHILD EXPLOITATION
Itis nonconsensual sexual contact (any
unwanted sexual contact). Examples include
unwanted touching, rape, sodomy, coerced
nudity, sexually explicit photographing.

SEXUAL ABUSE
SIGNS OF SEXUAL ABUSE

Bruises around the breast or genital area

Unexplained venereal disease or genital infections

Unexplained vaginal or anal bleeding

Torn, stained, or bloody underclothing

An individuals report of being sexually assaulted or raped

 Physical abuse is
intentional bodily injury.
Some examples include
slapping, pinching,
PHYSICAL ABUSE choking, kicking,
shoving, or
inappropriately using
drugs or physical
restrains.
 Bruises, black eyes, welts, lacerations, and rope marks.

Broken bones

Open wounds, cuts, punctures, untreated injuries in various stages of

SIGNS OF
healing.

Broken eyeglasses/frames, or any physical signs of being punished or

restrained.
PHYSICAL Laboratory findings of either an overdose or under dose medications.

ABUSE Individual’s report being hit, slapped, kicked, or mistreated.

Vulnerable adults sudden change in behavior.

The caregiver’s refusal to allow visitors to see a vulnerable children

alone.
 SECOND
REPORTER:
MARY ROSE
CARIAGA
 It is deliberately causing mental or
emotional pain.

EMOTIONAL
ABUSE Examples include intimidation, coercion,
ridiculing, harassment, isolating children
from family, friends or regular activity, use
of silence to control behavior, and yelling or
swearing which results in mental distress.
Being emotional upset or agitated
Being extremely withdrawn and non-communicative or non-responsive
Unusual behavior usually attributed to dementia (e.g., sucking, biting,
rocking)
Nervousness around certain people
An individuals report of being verbally or mentally mistreated

SIGNS OF EMOTIONAL ABUSE

NEGLECT

Neglect is the persistent failure to meet the child's basic physical

and emotional necessities of life such that the child’s emotional and
physical development are affected.

Basic need include housing, food, adequate clothing, personal

hygiene and hygienic living conditions.

Inadequate supervision or placing the child in dangerous

environments are all forms of neglect.
SIGNS OF NEGLECT

Dehydration, malnutrition, untreated bed sores and poor personal

hygiene

Unattended or untreated health problems

Hazardous or unsafe living condition (e.g., improper wiring, no

heat or running water, lock of food supplies)

Unsanitary and unclean living condition.

An individual’s report of being mistreated

It is hiring, employment, persuasion, inducement, or
coercion of child to perform exhibitions and incident
shows, whether live, on video or film, or to pose or act as
a model in obscene or pornographic materials, or to sell or
distribute said materials.

CHILD EXPLOITATION
WHY DON’T KIDS TELL?

He told me it I was afraid my

She said it was I was too
was our little parents would
only a game. ashamed.
secret. be mad at me.

I didn’t think My parents

I did, but my
anyone would She said she was thought me he
mom told me to
ever believe teaching me. was the nicest
stop lying.
me. guy.

It happened so I didn’t want to

My parent said
He told me, it many times, it lose my father; I
they needed
was my fault. felt like it was just wanted him
money.
too late. to stop.
WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR

Anyone can be an abuser-even the disabled.

Children are Curious about sex and their changing bodies.

Anyone your child doesn’t want to be around

Secretive about being on the computer/social media.

Someone more interested in your children than you.

Overly affectionate, overly loving.

Adults that often bring gifts to your children.

 Don’t Don’t trust everyone-SAY NO!STOP!
trust

WHAT TO Tell Tell me if someone tries to talk to

“TRICK” you.

TEACH YOUR
Tell me if someone touches you in a
CHILDREN Tell private place or in a way you don’t like.

Don’t Don’t be fooled by “SPECIAL FAVORS”.

be
LEARN THE P-private are private

UNDERWEAR A-always remember, your body your rule

RULE N-no means no

(TALK T-talk about secrets that upset you

PANTS) S-speak up, someone can help

THIRD REPORTER:
FHERLENE RUTH
FELICITAS
 What's under my pants belong ONLY to ME!
And others CAN'T TOUCH there or ask me to SEE
But SAFE grown-up or doctor
When I’m NOT HEALTHY

MY UNDERPANTS
What’s under my PANTS belong ONLY to ME!

RULE And if this rule’s BROKEN

I can RUN or SCREAM
Yes! It’s OK if I make a BIG SCREAM
My underpants RULE! Has been BROKEN you see
What’s under my PANTS belongs ONLY to ME
IT’S OK TO SAY NO TO HUGS
Here are ways to teach children about consent and bodily autonomy.

01 02 03
Give children the choice Offer alterntives to hugs Explain what you are
to hug or kiss someone and kisses that allow doing to family and
or not. Then respect children to say hello friends. Example: We’re
their decisions. For without touching others. teaching our child that
example: "Would you she is allowed to make
like to kiss or hug uncle? decisions about her
No? That’s ok. body, Thanks for
respecting her wishes.
 learn the facts and
WHAT CAN understand the risks
YOU DO TO
• People we trust
PREVENT • Children afraid to report
ABUSE? • Often older or larger
child
 Minimize
WHAT CAN opportunity
YOU DO TO • Not left alone
PREVENT
ABUSE? • Know where
child is
 Talk about it
• If you are comfortable, they will be
WHAT CAN comfortable.
YOU DO TO • Teach them “good touch” and “bad
touch”.
PREVENT • Explain what is exactly abuse is
• “If someone hurts you, tell me” can
ABUSE? confuse a child who is being sexually
molested, as the experience may
not “hurt” in the physical sense.
WHAT CAN Be alert
YOU DO TO
PREVENT
• signs, changes in
ABUSE? behavior and
physical signs.
 Plan and how would you react
WHAT CAN • Situational awareness, check your
YOU DO TO emotional state.
• Stay calm
PREVENT • Acknowledge the problem
ABUSE? • Be a great listener
• Be empathetic
• Give choices
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO PREVENT ABUSE?

Act on suspicion
Report to the authorities
Always trust your instinct
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO PREVENT ABUSE?

Get Know Know Supervise

Get involved Know who is Know where they Supervise them as

her/his friends are going. much as possible.
are.
FORTH
REPORTER:JHACQELENE
SANTILLAN
 Allow your child to exercise
their rights
WHAT CAN • Right to express their opinions and
YOU DO TO feelings.
• Feelings considered in decisions.
PREVENT • Listen to them
ABUSE? • Let them know they are being
heard
• Teach them to share opinions and
feelings in respectful way
What if, despite all the protection, you still
think something is happening to a child.
SUSPECTED ABUSE: can be based on a “gut feeling”,
child behavioral symptoms, or child physical symptoms.

WITNESSED ABUSE: abuse that is directly observed by our

staff.

REPORTED ABUSE: a children directly reports that

abusive behavior is occurring.
CHILDREN DISCLOSURE

When a child talks about abuse, it is called a disclosure.

Disclosure can be purposeful or accidental.

Purposeful disclosure happen when a child tells someone

else, such as a friend, caregiver, or other adult.
HOW TO RESPOND?
Listen Listen carefully to what their saying.

Give Give them tools to talk.

Let Let them know they’ve done the right thing by telling you the truth.

Tell Tell them it’s their fault.

Speak Say you’ll take them seriously.

Don’t confront Don’t confront the alleged abuser.

Explain Explain what you’ll do next.

Report Report what the child has told you as soon as posible
WHERE CAN I
REPORT A CHILD
ABUSE CASE?
You may report the matter to the:
Department of Social Welfare(DSDW) and Development or
to the Child Health and Intervention and Protective
Services(CHIPS).
Anti Child Abuse, Discrimination, Exploitation Division
(ACADED) or to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).
Commission on Human Rights Childs Right Center
Philippine National Police Operation Center
DOJ Task Force on Child Protection(contact the nearest
Provincial, City or Regional Prosecutor.
Local Barangay Council for the Protection of Children
 Yes, its your civic and moral duty to
do so.
DO I HAVE A
DUTY TO
REPORT CASES Failure to report a child abuse case
shall be punishable with a fine of not
OF CHILD ABUSE? more than two thousand pesos
(P2,000) or as may be determined in
the future by a court with jurisdiction
WHO ARE AQUIRED BY
THE LAW TO REPORT
CHILD ABUSE?
THE FOLLOWING MUST REPORT CHILD
ABUSE CASE
 The head of the public or private hospital, medical clinic or similar
institution, as well as the physician and nurse who attended to the needs of
the abuse child.
 Teachers and administrators of public schools.
 Parole and probation officers.
 Government lawyers
 Law enforcement officers.
 Barangay officials.
 Correction officers such as jail guards
 Other government officials and employees whose work involves dealing with
children.
Can the person named above be charged criminally
if they do not report a child abuse case?

YES!
FIFTH REPORTER:
PAULINE JOY
SAPELINO
WHO CAN FILE COMPLAINT FOR CHILD ABUSE?
The child victim

The parent or the legal guardian of the victim

The grandparent, or relative of the child victim up to a first cousin

The barangay chairman

One of a group of 3 or more persons who have personal knowledge of the child abuse
HOW TO REPORT A CHILD ABUSE CASE?

If a child reveals abuse to you, it’s

important to take it seriously, listen
and report.

And it’s vital you take the next steps

to help and keep them safe.
WHERE Your complaint should be
SHOULD A filed with the Department of
COMPLAINT Social Welfare and
FOR CHILD Development (DSWD) or with
ABUSE BE the police and other law
FILED? enforcement agency.
 If you want to report the
WHAT abuse, you can contact the
HAPPENS children’s services where the
child is living.
WHEN YOU
REPORT They will ask about what the
CHILD child has said, and they will
ABUSE? advise you on what needs to
happen next.
IF THE CHILD IS AT RISK OR HARM WELL:

Ask Ask you to share their name, age and address and any information you have
about the alleged abuser.

Take Take detailed notes on what you tell.

Share Share this information with children’s services and, if necessary, the police.

Give Give you advice on any other support available.

 What was going on right before this happened to you?

Where did this happen?

When did this happen?

NON- How long has this been going on?

LEADING Does anyone else know this has happened to you?

DISCLOSURE Tell me what exactly happen to you?

Who dis this?

QUESTIONS! Was anyone else there?

Does this happen to anyone else at your house?

How often has this happened to you?

 Record keeping important- prevent offenders.

Observe and take factual/clinical/specific notes.

RECORDING Use child’s own word.

A Record the date, time and place.

DISCLOSURE Non-verbal behavior.

Describe any injuries you see.

Draw a diagram to indicate injuries.

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 The Special Protection of
Children Against Abuse,
Exploitation and
WHAT IS CHILD Discrimination Act (R.A 7610)
provides a legal basis to
PROTECTION
protect children from abuse
PROGRAM IN THE including neglect, cruelty,
PHILIPPINES? exploitation and
discrimination and other
conditions, prejudicial to their
development.
LAST REPORTER:
MARIE GRACE
BORILLO
 The Child Protection Network
Foundation or CPN is a non-
DOES THE government organization with
expertise on the prevention and
PHILIPPINES treatment of child abuse.
HAVE CHILD
PROTECTIVE CPN’s work centers on increasing
SERVICES? the accessibility of services for
abused children in the Philippines.
 Recognizing and responding to issues.
WHAT Building a safer organizational culture.
TRAINING DO Safer recruitment.
YOU NEED IF Developing or implementing
safeguarding policies and procedures.
YOU DIRECTLY
Information sharing.
SUPPORT Local child protection procedures.
CHILDREN? Relevant legislation and guidance.
 It is important that you familiarize
yourself with the code of conduct
for parents and volunteers that
provides guidance in a relation to
CODE OF your role.
CONDUCT There are key messages around
behavior expectations including
physical contact, communication
and being alone with a children.
SECURITY MEASURE
BASIC SAFETY TIPS EVERY CHILD SHOULD KNOW:
Never go If you get lost,
Contact
anywhere with Road safety stay where you
information
strangers are

Do not share
Respect things
personal Your body is Don’t keep
that are
information yours only! secrets
dangerous
online

When and how Trust your Protect your

Water safety
to call 911 instinct skin
TRAINING CHILDREN

Recognizing and responding to unsafe

situations.

Strengthening values of equality, respect

and responsibility.

Recognize abuse and potentially

dangerous situation.
CHILDS RIGHT

To be
To be
To be safe listened and
respected
believed

To be
To ask for
To privacy protected
help
from abuse
When a child hits a child, we call it aggression
When a child hits an adult, we call it hostility
When an adult hits adult, we call it assault
When an adult hits a child, we call it discipline

by: Haim G. Ginott

When the case of
child abuse is reported,
the child’s usual
reaction is to have a
trauma, the
psychological change in
their behavior is
extremely emotional,
there are fears
contained in their
hearts.
 The effects of early childhood
trauma and stress are not
immediately apparent.

THE Neurodevelopment is progressive,

with later stages depending upon
“TIME BOMB” earlier foundations.
EFFECT The changes in the brain are
cumulative and make their effects
felt over the course of the lifetime.
Consequently, early stress and
trauma is initially disguised or nearly
so….
 Volunteer Volunteer your time
Discipline Discipline your children thoughtfully
Examine Examine your behavior
10 THINGS Educate Educate yourself and others

YOU CAN DO Teach Teach children their rights

TO PREVENT Support Support prevention program

Know Know what child abuse is

CHILD ABUSE Know Know the sign

Report Report abuse

Invest in Invest in kids

THANK YOU FOR
LISTENING