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CHILD
PROTECTION POLICY
(CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE)

OBJECTIVES:
1. Identify the various offline and online child protection concerns
that learners might encounter.
2. Identify the various means these child protection concerns might be
perpetrated.
3. Identify the various means of integrating Child Protection into their
lessons.
4. Distinguish what DepEd policy and protocol should be applied for
specific child protection concerns.
5. Be introduced to the various initiatives of DepEd in relation to child
protection.

Define a Child?
The United Nations Convention on the Rights
of the Child (UNCRC) defines a child
as everyone under 18 unless, "under the law
applicable to the child, majority is attained
earlier"

CHILDREN’S RIGHT
The United Nations
Convention on the Rights of the Child is an
important agreement by countries who have
promised to protect children’s rights. The
Convention explains who children are, all
their rights, and the responsibilities of
governments. All the rights are connected,
they are all equally important and they
cannot be taken away from children.

Child Protection Policy Powerpoint for In-Service Training

RIGHTS OF A FILIPINO CHILD
1
• Every child has the right to be born well.
2
• Every child has the right to a wholesome family life.
3
• Every child has the right to be raised well and become contributing members of
society.
4
• Every child has the right to basic needs.
5
• Every child has the right to access what they need to have a good life.
6
• Every child has the right to education.

RIGHTS OF A FILIPINO CHILD
7
• Every child has the right to play and enjoy their youth.
8
• Every child has the right to be protected from danger.
9
• Every child has the right to live in a productive environment.
10
• Every child has the right to be cared for in the absence of their parent
or guardian.
11
• Every child has the right to good governance
12
• Every child has the right to freedom and peace.

I Am a Child
Course 1 (NEAP): Are You Ready? | Stairway Founda
tion Inc.

Alligator River Story - (stairwayfoundation.org)

What is Child Sexual Abuse?
Course 1 (NEAP): What is Child Sexual Abu
se? | Stairway Foundation Inc.
Course 1 (NEAP): Protecting Children | S
tairway Foundation Inc.
Protecting Children

What is Situational Sex Offender?
Who can be a victim of child
sexual abuse within the family?
Course 1 (NEAP): What is a Situational Child Sex
Offender? | Stairway Foundation Inc.
Course 1 (NEAP): Who Can be a Victim of Child Sexual
Abuse Within the Family? | Stairway Foundation Inc.

What is a
Preferential Sex Offender?
Course 2 (NEAP): What is a Preferential Child Sex
Offender? | Stairway Foundation Inc.

What is
Child Sex Trafficking?
Course 2 (NEAP): What is Child Sex Trafficking? |
Stairway Foundation Inc.

Child Online Protection Concerns
Child online protection is a critical issue in today's
digital age, as children increasingly use the internet
for various purposes, including education,
entertainment, and socialization. There are several
concerns related to the online safety of children:

Child Online Protection Concerns
 Inappropriate Content
 Online Predators
 Cyberbullying
 Privacy Concerns
 Addiction and Screen Time
 Online Gaming Risks

Digital Literacy
Digital literacy plays a crucial role in child protection
policies, as it empowers both children and adults to
navigate the digital landscape safely and responsibly.
Incorporating digital literacy into child protection
policies helps create a comprehensive approach to
addressing online risks and promoting a secure
online environment for children. Here are ways in
which digital literacy is integrated into child
protection policies:

Digital Literacy integrated into
Child Protection Policies
1. Educational Programs:
 Curriculum Integration:
Child protection policies may include the
integration of digital literacy education into school
curricula. This can cover topics such as online safety,
responsible internet use, and critical evaluation of
online content.

2. Parental Guidance and Support:
 Parental Education:
Policies may advocate for initiatives that
educate parents and caregivers about digital literacy,
helping them understand the online risks their
children may face and providing guidance on how to
support safe online practices.

3. Online Safety Training:
 Training for Children:
Child protection policies may emphasize the
importance of providing children with specific
training on online safety, including guidance on
privacy settings, recognizing potential risks, and
dealing with cyberbullying.

4. Collaboration with Stakeholders:
 Partnerships with Schools and NGOs:
Child protection policies may encourage
collaboration with schools, non-governmental
organizations (NGOs), and other stakeholders to
implement digital literacy programs that extend
beyond the classroom.

5. Protection Against Online Predators:
 Awareness and Prevention:
Policies may include strategies for raising
awareness about online predators and providing
children with the skills to identify and avoid potential
threats.

6. Addressing Cyberbullying:
 Educational Initiatives:
Child protection policies may focus on educating
children about the harmful effects of cyberbullying,
promoting positive online behavior, and providing
resources for addressing and reporting incidents.

7. Privacy and Security Measures:
 Guidance on Privacy Settings:
Policies may offer guidelines on configuring
privacy settings on various platforms and devices to
help children protect their personal information.

8. Monitoring and Reporting Mechanisms:
 Encouraging Reporting:
Child protection policies may establish reporting
mechanisms for children to report inappropriate
online behavior or incidents, creating a supportive
environment for disclosure.

9. Policy Implementation in Educational
Institutions:
 Guidelines for Schools:
Child protection policies may provide guidelines
for schools on implementing digital literacy
initiatives, ensuring that educational institutions are
proactive in addressing online safety concerns.

10. Continuous Updates and Adaptation:
 Keeping Pace with Technology:
Child protection policies should emphasize the
need for continuous updates to digital literacy
programs to address emerging online risks and new
technologies.

The various DepEd
Policies and Protocols
on Child Protection

DepEd Child Protection Policy (DepEd Order No.
40, s. 2012):
This policy outlines the guidelines and
procedures for the protection of children in the school
setting.
It emphasizes the creation of a Child Protection
Committee in schools and the designation of a Child
Protection focal person.

Anti-Bullying Policies (DepEd Order No. 55, s.
2013):
This policy addresses bullying in schools and
provides guidelines for the prevention and
management of bullying incidents.
It includes the establishment of a Child Protection
Committee and the conduct of awareness programs
on anti-bullying.

Child Protection Committees
(DepEd Order No. 55, s. 2013)
Schools are required to form Child Protection
Committees, composed of school personnel, parents,
and other stakeholders.
These committees are responsible for ensuring the
implementation of child protection policies and
responding to child protection concerns.

Gender-Fair Education (DepEd Order No. 32, s.
2013):
This policy promotes gender sensitivity and
equality in education, ensuring that schools provide a
safe and inclusive environment for all students.

Guidelines on the Protection of Children in
Armed Conflict (DepEd Order No. 50, s. 2011):
These guidelines aim to protect children in
situations of armed conflict, including the
establishment of child-friendly spaces in schools.

Guidelines on the Protection of Children during
Emergencies and Disasters
(DepEd Order No. 93, s. 2011):
This policy provides guidelines for ensuring the
safety and well-being of children during emergencies
and disasters.

Inclusive Education Policy
(DepEd Order No. 72, s. 2009):
The Inclusive Education Policy promotes the
rights of children with special needs, ensuring that
they receive equitable access to quality education.

RA 11930
(Republic Act No. 11930)
Anti-Online Sexual Abuse of
Exploitation of Children
and
Anti-Child Sexual Abuse or
Exploitation Materials Act

RA 11930 (Republic Act No. 11930)
The Act is primarily a penal law seeking to punish the online sexual
abuse or exploitation of children (OSAEC). OSAEC is defined as “the
use of ICT as a means to abuse and/or exploit children sexually,
which includes cases in which offline child abuse and/or exploitation
is combined with an online component. This can also include, but is
not limited to the production, dissemination and possession of [child
sexual abuse or exploitation material or child sexual abuse material]
CSAEM; online grooming of children for sexual purposes; sexual
extortion of children, sharing image-based sexual abuse; commercial
sexual exploitation of children; exploitation of children through
online prostitution; and live-streaming of sexual abuse, with or
without the consent of the victim: Provided, That OSAEC may be used
interchangeably with online child sexual abuse exploitation or abuse
(OCSEA).”

RA 11930 (Republic Act No. 11930)
CSAEM, on the other hand, “refers to any representation whether
offline, or by, through or with the use of ICT, by means of visual,
video, audio, written, or any combination thereof, by electronic,
mechanical, digital, optical, magnetic or any other means, of a child
engaged or involved in real or simulated sexual activities, or
depicting acts of sexual abuse or exploitation of a child as a sexual
object. It shall also include materials that focus on the genitalia or
other private body parts of a child. For purposes of this Act, CSAE,
may interchangeably be referred to as CSAM.”

Child Protection Education
Child protection education is a crucial
component of a comprehensive strategy to ensure
the safety and well-being of children. It involves
providing children with the knowledge, skills, and
awareness necessary to protect themselves from
potential risks, abuse, and exploitation. This type of
education also aims to empower children to make
informed decisions and seek help when needed.

1. Understanding Personal Boundaries:
Teach children about personal boundaries and the
concept of what is appropriate and inappropriate
behavior from others.
2. Body Safety:
Educate children about their bodies, private parts,
and the importance of body safety. Help them
understand that they have the right to say "no" to any
touch that makes them uncomfortable.

3. Recognizing and Reporting Abuse:
Provide information on different forms of abuse,
including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Teach
children how to recognize signs of abuse and empower
them to report it to a trusted adult.
4. Online Safety:
Address the importance of online safety, including
guidelines for using the internet responsibly,
recognizing online risks, and understanding the
potential dangers of sharing personal information

5. Building Self-Esteem:
Promote self-esteem and self-confidence in
children, as these qualities can empower them to assert
themselves and resist negative influences.
6. Understanding Consent:
Educate children about the concept of consent,
emphasizing that they have the right to say "yes" or
"no" to any activity or touch. Teach them to respect
others' boundaries as well.

7. Effective Communication:
Develop communication skills in children to
encourage open and honest conversations. Help them
understand the importance of expressing their feelings
and concerns.
8. Safe Adults and Reporting Mechanisms:
Identify and discuss who safe adults are in a child's
life. Teach children about reporting mechanisms,
including how and where to seek help if they feel
unsafe.

9. Bullying Prevention:
Include strategies for recognizing and responding
to bullying behavior. Teach children the importance of
empathy and kindness.
10. Interactive and Age-Appropriate Learning:
Design educational materials and activities that are
age-appropriate, interactive, and engaging for children.
This ensures that the information is accessible and
relevant to their developmental stage.

11. Crisis Response:
Educate children on what to do in emergency
situations, including who to contact and where to seek
help.
12. Involvement of Parents and Caregivers:
Engage parents and caregivers in child protection
education. Provide resources and information to help
them reinforce the lessons at home.

"Empowering our children
with knowledge is the
strongest shield against the
shadows that may cast a
threat. In educating and
safeguarding them, we
cultivate a world where
innocence is cherished,
boundaries are respected,
and every child's journey is
nurtured with the promise
-Thank You-

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