Child Protection Policies and Procedures - Revision history

Rusty: /* Listen and take the allegation seriously */

2022-05-31T22:35:24Z

Listen and take the allegation seriously

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	==== Listen and take the allegation seriously ====		==== Listen and take the allegation seriously ====

	Listen to what the child or young person is saying. Give them the time and opportunity to tell you as much as they are able and willing to. Do not pressure them ~~and~~ allow them to disclose information at their own pace. You should not investigate, ask leading questions or ask specific or explicit questions. You should only clarify what they are willing to tell you in their own words. Try to do this in an appropriate place, such as a room where other people can see in through an open door or window. While it's important to respect the young person's privacy it should not be at the expense of other child protection measures.		Listen to what the child or young person is saying. Give them the time and opportunity to tell you as much as they are able and willing to. Do not pressure them; allow them to disclose information at their own pace. You should not investigate, ask leading questions or ask specific or explicit questions. You should only clarify what they are willing to tell you in their own words. Try to do this in an appropriate place, such as a room where other people can see in through an open door or window. While it's important to respect the young person's privacy it should not be at the expense of other child protection measures.

	==== Reassure ====		==== Reassure ====

Rusty at 22:04, 31 May 2022

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	any opinions or personal interpretations of the facts presented can be recorded but it should be clear they are opinions, rather than facts.		any opinions or personal interpretations of the facts presented can be recorded but it should be clear they are opinions, rather than facts.

	The General Manager or designated representative should review ASAP to contact to additional and appropriate authorities which may include:		The General Manager or designated representative should review ASAP and decide whether to contact two additional and appropriate authorities which may include:
	* Guardians and Parents		* Guardians and Parents
	* [http://childhelp.org/ Childhelp], National Child Abuse Hotline, 1-800-4-A-CHILD		* [http://childhelp.org/ Childhelp], National Child Abuse Hotline, 1-800-4-A-CHILD
	* 911		* 911
	* Police		* Police
			* Santa Clara County Child Protection Services
			-(650)-493-1186 – North
			-(408)-683-0601 – South
			-(408)-299-2071 – Central


	=== Responding to a Child Reporting Incident/Abuse ===		=== Responding to a Child Reporting Incident/Abuse ===

Rusty at 21:59, 31 May 2022

2022-05-31T21:59:53Z

ReginaS: /* Child/Minor Protection Policy Statement */

2021-01-19T23:18:11Z

Child/Minor Protection Policy Statement

Jschrempp: /* Child/Minor Protection Policy Statement */

2020-10-26T19:55:00Z

Child/Minor Protection Policy Statement

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	MakerNexus will:		MakerNexus will:
	# Ensure that all workers understand their legal and moral obligations to protect children and young people from harm, abuse and exploitation		# Ensure that all workers understand their legal and moral obligations to protect children and young people from harm, abuse and exploitation
			# Ensure that all instructors who have responsibility for minors have passed a California Department of Justice fingerprint background check.
	# Develop best practice in relation to the recruitment of all workers (paid staff and volunteers)		# Develop best practice in relation to the recruitment of all workers (paid staff and volunteers)
	# Provide opportunities for all newly appointed workers (paid and unpaid) through the provision of induction training, which gives an overview of the organisation's purpose, values, structure and services		# Provide opportunities for all newly appointed workers (paid and unpaid) through the provision of induction training, which gives an overview of the organisation's purpose, values, structure and services
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	# Ensure that children and young people are enabled to express their ideas and views on a wide range of issues and will have access to the organisation's [[Ethics_and_Conduct#Incident_Review_and_Remediation ]] process.		# Ensure that children and young people are enabled to express their ideas and views on a wide range of issues and will have access to the organisation's [[Ethics_and_Conduct#Incident_Review_and_Remediation ]] process.
	# Endeavour to keep up to date with laws and regulations relating to the care and protection of children and young people		# Endeavour to keep up to date with laws and regulations relating to the care and protection of children and young people



	== Child/Minor Protection Procedures ==		== Child/Minor Protection Procedures ==

Jschrempp at 19:04, 12 November 2018

2018-11-12T19:04:21Z

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	== Child/Minor Protection Policy Statement ==		== Child/Minor Protection Policy Statement ==

Sbaker: /* Introduction */

2018-10-07T23:53:25Z

Introduction

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	=== Introduction ===		=== Introduction ===
			Child Protection Policy and Procedures reflects the commitment and aims to ensure that all concerns about the care and protection of children and young people are effectively managed. All staff and volunteers are required to implement the child protection procedures.

			The MakerNexus Board of Directors reviews and updates these Policies and Procedures along with the General Manager at least once per 3 years.

	=== Recruitment ===		=== Recruitment ===

Sbaker: /* Recruitment */

2018-10-07T23:50:30Z

Recruitment

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	=== Recruitment ===		=== Recruitment ===
			MakerNexus recognizes that appropriate recruitment and selection procedures are a vital part in developing and maintaining a safe environment for children and young people. The following procedures are in place to ensure that only suitable applicants are accepted as volunteers or staff:
			* All applicants (staff and volunteers) will be asked to complete an application and a self declaration form. Self declaration form will be used so that interviewed applicants can declare and discuss any background issues (and their context) with the organisation.
			* All successful applicants (paid and unpaid positions) will be asked to provide suitable references.
			* All applicants are subject to a background check.

	=== Training ===		=== Training ===

Sbaker: /* Training */

2018-10-07T23:47:07Z

Training

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	=== Training ===		=== Training ===
			All newly appointed staff and volunteers at MakerNexus will receive training, support, information and guidance to ensure they understand their role and responsibilities with regard to Child Protection. This will include:
			* Details of the structure of the organisation will be provided, including the details of overall responsibility for child protection within the organisation
			* The roles and responsibilities of staff and volunteers within the organisation will be clarified as it relates to the child protection policies and procedures.
			* Clear details of the expectations, roles and responsibilities of all newly appointed staff and volunteers will be provided
			* All staff and volunteers must agree to the organisation's [[Ethics and Conduct]] and Child Protection Policy and procedures
			* All staff and volunteers are to be trained
			** Review of all Policies and Procedures
			** Review sample Forms
			** Provide contact details for escalation will be provided
			** Discuss example scenarios

	=== Responding to Suspicion or Allegation of Abuse ===		=== Responding to Suspicion or Allegation of Abuse ===

Sbaker: /* Responding to Suspicion or Allegation of Abuse */

2018-10-07T23:39:53Z

Responding to Suspicion or Allegation of Abuse

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	any opinions or personal interpretations of the facts presented can be recorded but it should be clear they are opinions, rather than facts.		any opinions or personal interpretations of the facts presented can be recorded but it should be clear they are opinions, rather than facts.

	The General Manager should review to contact to additional and appropriate authorities which may include:		The General Manager or designated representative should review ASAP to contact to additional and appropriate authorities which may include:
	* Guardians and Parents		* Guardians and Parents
	* [http://childhelp.org/ Childhelp], National Child Abuse Hotline, 1-800-4-A-CHILD		* [http://childhelp.org/ Childhelp], National Child Abuse Hotline, 1-800-4-A-CHILD
	* 911		* 911
	* Police		* Police

	=== Responding to a Child Reporting Incident/Abuse ===		=== Responding to a Child Reporting Incident/Abuse ===
	It is likely that a child or young person who has been abused will have given a lot of thought as to whether they should disclose the abuse. It is highly likely that they will be nervous and afraid that they might be rejected, blamed or not believed. It is important that staff and volunteers follow the steps outlined below:		It is likely that a child or young person who has been abused will have given a lot of thought as to whether they should disclose the abuse. It is highly likely that they will be nervous and afraid that they might be rejected, blamed or not believed. It is important that staff and volunteers follow the steps outlined below:

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	== Child/Minor Protection Policy Statement ==		== Child/Minor Protection Policy Statement ==

	~~MakerNexus~~ is fully committed to promoting children's/minor's rights, notably their right to be protected from harm, abuse and exploitation and to be involved in any decisions that directly affect them.		Maker Nexus is fully committed to promoting children's/minor's rights, notably their right to be protected from harm, abuse and exploitation and to be involved in any decisions that directly affect them.
	~~MakerNexus~~ has a duty of care to implement effective policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.		Maker Nexus has a duty of care to implement effective policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.
	In order to achieve this we will ensure our staff and volunteers are carefully selected, screened, trained and supervised.		In order to achieve this we will ensure our staff and volunteers are carefully selected, screened, trained and supervised.
	Furthermore we will endeavor to keep up to date with laws and regulations relating to the care and protection of children and young people.		Furthermore we will endeavor to keep up to date with laws and regulations relating to the care and protection of children and young people.

	~~MakerNexus~~ will:		Maker Nexus will:
	# Ensure that all workers understand their legal and moral obligations to protect children and young people from harm, abuse and exploitation		# Ensure that all workers understand their legal and moral obligations to protect children and young people from harm, abuse and exploitation
	# Ensure that all instructors who have responsibility for minors have passed a California Department of Justice background check.		# Ensure that all instructors who have responsibility for minors have passed a California Department of Justice background check.
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	# Ensure that all procedures relating to the conduct of workers are implemented in a consistent and equitable manner		# Ensure that all procedures relating to the conduct of workers are implemented in a consistent and equitable manner
	# Provide opportunities for all workers (paid and unpaid) to develop their skills and knowledge particularly in relation to the care and protection of children and young people		# Provide opportunities for all workers (paid and unpaid) to develop their skills and knowledge particularly in relation to the care and protection of children and young people
	# Ensure that children and young people are enabled to express their ideas and views on a wide range of issues and will have access to the organization's [[Ethics_and_Conduct#Incident_Review_and_Remediation ]] process.		# Ensure that children and young people are enabled to express their ideas and views on a wide range of issues and will have access to the organization's [[Ethics_and_Conduct Incident_Review_and_Remediation ]] process.
	# Endeavour to keep up to date with laws and regulations relating to the care and protection of children and young people		# Endeavour to keep up to date with laws and regulations relating to the care and protection of children and young people

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	Child Protection Policy and Procedures reflects the commitment and aims to ensure that all concerns about the care and protection of children and young people are effectively managed. All staff and volunteers are required to implement the child protection procedures.		Child Protection Policy and Procedures reflects the commitment and aims to ensure that all concerns about the care and protection of children and young people are effectively managed. All staff and volunteers are required to implement the child protection procedures.

	The ~~MakerNexus~~ Board of Directors reviews and updates these Policies and Procedures along with the General Manager at least once per 3 years.		The Maker Nexus Board of Directors reviews and updates these Policies and Procedures along with the General Manager at least once per 3 years.

	=== Recruitment ===		=== Recruitment ===
	~~MakerNexus~~ recognizes that appropriate recruitment and selection procedures are a vital part in developing and maintaining a safe environment for children and young people. The following procedures are in place to ensure that only suitable applicants are accepted as volunteers or staff:		Maker Nexus recognizes that appropriate recruitment and selection procedures are a vital part in developing and maintaining a safe environment for children and young people. The following procedures are in place to ensure that only suitable applicants are accepted as volunteers or staff:
	* All applicants (staff and volunteers) will be asked to complete an application and a self declaration form. Self declaration form will be used so that interviewed applicants can declare and discuss any background issues (and their context) with the ~~organisation~~.		* All applicants (staff and volunteers) will be asked to complete an application and a self declaration form. Self declaration form will be used so that interviewed applicants can declare and discuss any background issues (and their context) with the organization.
	* All successful applicants (paid and unpaid positions) will be asked to provide suitable references.		* All successful applicants (paid and unpaid positions) will be asked to provide suitable references.
	* All applicants are subject to a background check.		* All applicants are subject to a background check.

	=== Training ===		=== Training ===
	All newly appointed staff and volunteers at ~~MakerNexus~~ will receive training, support, information and guidance to ensure they understand their role and responsibilities with regard to Child Protection. This will include:		All newly appointed staff and volunteers at Maker Nexus will receive training, support, information and guidance to ensure they understand their role and responsibilities with regard to Child Protection. This will include:
	* Details of the structure of the ~~organisation~~ will be provided, including the details of overall responsibility for child protection within the ~~organisation~~
	* The roles and responsibilities of staff and volunteers within the ~~organisation~~ will be clarified as it relates to the child protection policies and procedures.		* Details of the structure of the organization will be provided, including the details of overall responsibility for child protection within the organization
			* The roles and responsibilities of staff and volunteers within the organization will be clarified as it relates to the child protection policies and procedures.
	* Clear details of the expectations, roles and responsibilities of all newly appointed staff and volunteers will be provided		* Clear details of the expectations, roles and responsibilities of all newly appointed staff and volunteers will be provided
	* All staff and volunteers must agree to the ~~organisation~~'s [[Ethics and Conduct]] and Child Protection Policy and procedures		* All staff and volunteers must agree to the organization's [[Ethics and Conduct]] and Child Protection Policy and procedures
	* All staff and volunteers are to be trained		* All staff and volunteers are to be trained
	** Review of all Policies and Procedures		** Review of all Policies and Procedures
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	*** CONFIDENTIALITY - Details of suspicion, allegations or disclosures should only be passed on to the General Manager. If responding to an allegation from a young person you must not promise to keep the information they disclose confidential.		*** CONFIDENTIALITY - Details of suspicion, allegations or disclosures should only be passed on to the General Manager. If responding to an allegation from a young person you must not promise to keep the information they disclose confidential.
	* Record Information and Report		* Record Information and Report
	Detailed written records should be made of all events and what the young person or other individuals have said (where this applies). Fill out an Incident Form and ~~turned~~ in to the General Manager. Above and beyond the facts,		Detailed written records should be made of all events and what the young person or other individuals have said (where this applies). Fill out an Incident Form and turn in to the General Manager. Above and beyond the facts,
	any opinions or personal interpretations of the facts presented can be recorded but it should be clear they are opinions, rather than facts.		any opinions or personal interpretations of the facts presented can be recorded but it should be clear they are opinions, rather than facts.

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	=== Responding to a Child Reporting Incident/Abuse ===		=== Responding to a Child Reporting Incident/Abuse ===
	It is likely that a child or young person who has been abused will have given a lot of thought as to whether they should disclose the abuse. It is highly likely that they will be nervous and afraid that they might be rejected, blamed or not believed. It is important that staff and volunteers follow the steps outlined below:		It is likely that a child or young person who has been abused will have given a lot of thought as to whether they should disclose the abuse. It is highly likely that they will be nervous and afraid that they might be rejected, blamed or not believed. It is important that staff and volunteers follow the steps outlined below:

	==== Stay calm ====		==== Stay calm ====

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	MakerNexus has a duty of care to implement effective policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.		MakerNexus has a duty of care to implement effective policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.
	In order to achieve this we will ensure our staff and volunteers are carefully selected, screened, trained and supervised.		In order to achieve this we will ensure our staff and volunteers are carefully selected, screened, trained and supervised.
	Furthermore we will ~~endeavour~~ to keep up to date with laws and regulations relating to the care and protection of children and young people.		Furthermore we will endeavor to keep up to date with laws and regulations relating to the care and protection of children and young people.

	MakerNexus will:		MakerNexus will:
	# Ensure that all workers understand their legal and moral obligations to protect children and young people from harm, abuse and exploitation		# Ensure that all workers understand their legal and moral obligations to protect children and young people from harm, abuse and exploitation
	# Ensure that all instructors who have responsibility for minors have passed a California Department of Justice ~~fingerprint~~ background check.		# Ensure that all instructors who have responsibility for minors have passed a California Department of Justice background check.
	# Develop best practice in relation to the recruitment of all workers (paid staff and volunteers)		# Develop best practice in relation to the recruitment of all workers (paid staff and volunteers)
	# Provide opportunities for all newly appointed workers (paid and unpaid) through the provision of induction training, which gives an overview of the ~~organisation~~'s purpose, values, structure and services		# Provide opportunities for all newly appointed workers (paid and unpaid) through the provision of induction training, which gives an overview of the organization's purpose, values, structure and services
	# Ensure that all workers understand their responsibility to work to the standards and procedures detailed in the ~~organisations~~ [[Ethics and Conduct]] and any and all Child Protection procedures		# Ensure that all workers understand their responsibility to work to the standards and procedures detailed in the organizations [[Ethics and Conduct]] and any and all Child Protection procedures
	# Ensure that all workers understand their obligations to report care or protection concerns about a child/young person, or a workers conduct towards a child/young person, to the [[General Manager]]		# Ensure that all workers understand their obligations to report care or protection concerns about a child/young person, or a workers conduct towards a child/young person, to the [[General Manager]]
	# Ensure that all procedures relating to the conduct of workers are implemented in a consistent and equitable manner		# Ensure that all procedures relating to the conduct of workers are implemented in a consistent and equitable manner
	# Provide opportunities for all workers (paid and unpaid) to develop their skills and knowledge particularly in relation to the care and protection of children and young people		# Provide opportunities for all workers (paid and unpaid) to develop their skills and knowledge particularly in relation to the care and protection of children and young people
	# Ensure that children and young people are enabled to express their ideas and views on a wide range of issues and will have access to the ~~organisation~~'s [[Ethics_and_Conduct#Incident_Review_and_Remediation ]] process.		# Ensure that children and young people are enabled to express their ideas and views on a wide range of issues and will have access to the organization's [[Ethics_and_Conduct#Incident_Review_and_Remediation ]] process.
	# Endeavour to keep up to date with laws and regulations relating to the care and protection of children and young people		# Endeavour to keep up to date with laws and regulations relating to the care and protection of children and young people