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CHILD PROTECTION and Other Laws Pertaining to Child and Youth Welfare CTTO: THE CHILD

CHILD PROTECTION and Other Laws Pertaining to Child and Youth Welfare CTTO: THE CHILD PROTECTION CENTER MA. KRISTINA C. RAMOS, RSW, MPA

A NG B A TA Indibidwal na hindi pa tumutungtong ng 18 anyos

A NG B A TA Indibidwal na hindi pa tumutungtong ng 18 anyos

Iba ang mga bata sa nakatatanda • Sila ay mga partikular na pangangailangan. •

Iba ang mga bata sa nakatatanda • Sila ay mga partikular na pangangailangan. • Iba ang kanilang kakayahan, interes at isyung kinakaharap.

Ang bata ay isang indibidwal. § Hindi pag-aari ng mga magulang § Dapat irespeto

Ang bata ay isang indibidwal. § Hindi pag-aari ng mga magulang § Dapat irespeto at pangalagaan; may mga obligasyon ang magulang at pamahalaan § May karapatan at may tungkulin ring irespeto ang karapatan ng iba

May epekto ang konteksto ng bata sa katangian ng kanyang pagkabata. § Pamilya §

May epekto ang konteksto ng bata sa katangian ng kanyang pagkabata. § Pamilya § Komunidad § Bansa § Pandaigdigang Komunidad

May kakayahan ang mga bata. § Nag-iiba-iba ang kakayahan ng mga batay sa antas

May kakayahan ang mga bata. § Nag-iiba-iba ang kakayahan ng mga batay sa antas ng pagunlad. § Ang kalidad ng kanilang kakayahan ay nakasalalay sa kanilang inisyatiba at pagkakataong naibibigay sa kanila para linangin ito.

May papel na ginagampanan ang mga bata. § May sariling opinyon ang mga bata

May papel na ginagampanan ang mga bata. § May sariling opinyon ang mga bata tungkol sa kanilang sitwasyon. § Puwede silang magbigay ng mungkahi sa mga isyung kinakaharap nila. § May kontribusyon sila sa pag-unlad ng pamilya, paaralan, komunidad at lipunan.

 ANG BATA AY MAY KARAPAT

ANG BATA AY MAY KARAPAT

MGA PRINSIPYO NG KARAPATANG PANTAO • UNIVERSAL – Para sa lahat • INDIVISIBLE –

MGA PRINSIPYO NG KARAPATANG PANTAO • UNIVERSAL – Para sa lahat • INDIVISIBLE – Ugnay-ugnay – Hindi puwedeng paghiwa-hiwalayin • INALIENABLE – Hindi puwedeng alisin sa tao

Karapatan Mo at Karapatan ng Iba • Ang karapatan ay hindi isang pribilehiyo, ito

Karapatan Mo at Karapatan ng Iba • Ang karapatan ay hindi isang pribilehiyo, ito ay kaakibat na pagkasilang ng isang tao. • Katumbas ng karapatan ay ang pagkakaroon ng kalayaan na gawin ang mga bagay na magbibigay sa isang tao ng isang mabuting buhay. • Subalit kailangang tandaan na ang bawat tao ay may tungkulin ding irespeto ang karapatan ng iba.

United Nation Convention on the Rights of Children (UNCRC) • It is a legally-binding

United Nation Convention on the Rights of Children (UNCRC) • It is a legally-binding international agreement setting out the civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights of every child, regardless of their race, religion or abilities. • Signed on November 30, 1989 at New York City • Effective on September 2, 1990 • Almost 140 countries signed • Almost 20 countries ratified it, and the Philippines is one of them

UNCRC Article 19 PROTECTION FROM ABUSE AND NEGLECT: NO ONE SHOULD HURT THE CHILD

UNCRC Article 19 PROTECTION FROM ABUSE AND NEGLECT: NO ONE SHOULD HURT THE CHILD IN ANY WAY. ADULTS SHOULD MAKE SURE THAT THE CHILD IS PROTECTED FROM ABUSE, VIOLENCE AND NEGLECT. EVEN THE PARENTS HAVE NO RIGHTS TO HURT THE CHILD.

UNCRC Article 34 EVERY CHILD HAS THE RIGHT TO BE PROTECTED FROM SEXUAL ABUSE.

UNCRC Article 34 EVERY CHILD HAS THE RIGHT TO BE PROTECTED FROM SEXUAL ABUSE. NOBODY CAN DO ANYTHING TO THE CHILD’S BODY SUCH AS TOUCHING, TAKING PICTURES OR MAKING THE CHILD SAY THINGS IN THE CONTEXT OF SEXUAL ABUSE.

BATAYANG PRINSIPYO NG UNCRC • Children’s rights to survival and development • Best interests

BATAYANG PRINSIPYO NG UNCRC • Children’s rights to survival and development • Best interests of children • Non-discrimination and inclusion • Participation of children

4 CATEGORIES OF CHILDREN’S RIGHTS • SURVIVAL • DEVELOPMENT • PROTECTION • PARTICIPATION

4 CATEGORIES OF CHILDREN’S RIGHTS • SURVIVAL • DEVELOPMENT • PROTECTION • PARTICIPATION

SURVIVAL WHAT MUST CHILDREN HAVE TO LIVE?

SURVIVAL WHAT MUST CHILDREN HAVE TO LIVE?

Survival Rights • • • Right to life Right to health Right to social

Survival Rights • • • Right to life Right to health Right to social security Right to adequate standard of living Right to parental care and support

DEVELOPMENT WHAT MUST CHILDREN HAVE TO GROW WHOLE?

DEVELOPMENT WHAT MUST CHILDREN HAVE TO GROW WHOLE?

Development Rights • • • Right to education Right to information Right to rest

Development Rights • • • Right to education Right to information Right to rest and leisure Right to enjoy one’s culture and religion Right of the disabled child to special care

PROTECTION WHAT MUST CHILDREN BE PROTECTED FROM?

PROTECTION WHAT MUST CHILDREN BE PROTECTED FROM?

Protection Rights Right to name, nationality and identity Right to privacy Right to be

Protection Rights Right to name, nationality and identity Right to privacy Right to be protected from abuse and neglect Right to be protected from commercial & sexual exploitation Right to be safe in emergency or especially difficult circumstances • Right to legal assistance & appropriate judicial processes • • •

PARTICIPATION WHEN AND WHERE MUST CHILDREN TAKE PART?

PARTICIPATION WHEN AND WHERE MUST CHILDREN TAKE PART?

Participation Rights • • Right to opinion Right to freedom of expression Right to

Participation Rights • • Right to opinion Right to freedom of expression Right to freedom in association Right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion

The Anti-Child Abuse Law in the Philippines (RA 7610) United Nations Convention on the

The Anti-Child Abuse Law in the Philippines (RA 7610) United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

CHILD ABUSE • A violation of children’s human rights and an obstacle to their

CHILD ABUSE • A violation of children’s human rights and an obstacle to their education and development. • Maltreatment of a child whether habitual or not (RA 7610)

TYPES OF CHILD ABUSE 1. PHYSICAL ABUSE – any act which results in non-accidental

TYPES OF CHILD ABUSE 1. PHYSICAL ABUSE – any act which results in non-accidental and/or unreasonable infliction of physical injury to a child which includes but is not limited to lacerations, fractures, burns, strangulation, human bites and similar acts. 2. PSYCHOLOGICAL ABUSE–any harm to a child’s emotional or intellectual functioning which includes but not limited to cursing, belittling, rejecting and other similar acts

TYPES OF CHILD ABUSE 3. NEGLECT – any unreasonable deprivation of child’s basic needs

TYPES OF CHILD ABUSE 3. NEGLECT – any unreasonable deprivation of child’s basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter, education, medical, general care, and supervision by parents/guardians/custodian. 4. SEXUAL ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION

SEXUAL ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION • SEXUAL ABUSE – any employment, use, persuasion, inducement, enticement,

SEXUAL ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION • SEXUAL ABUSE – any employment, use, persuasion, inducement, enticement, or coercion of a child to engage in, or assist another person to engage in, sexual intercourse or lascivious conduct or the molestation, prostitution, or incest with children. • Lascivious conduct - any intentional touching, either directly or through clothing, or genitalia, anus, groin, breast, inner thigh, or buttocks or the introduction of any object of the genitalia, anus or mouth, of any person,

 • EXPLOITATION – any hiring, employment, persuasion, inducement or coercion of a child

• EXPLOITATION – any hiring, employment, persuasion, inducement or coercion of a child to perform in obscene exhibitions and indecent shows, whether live, in video or in film, or to pose or act as a model in an obscene publications or pornographic materials, or to sell or distribute said materials;

INDICATORS OF PHYSICAL ABUSE • Unexplained bruises and welts in any parts of the

INDICATORS OF PHYSICAL ABUSE • Unexplained bruises and welts in any parts of the body; • Injuries reflecting shape of article used (electric cord, belt, buckle, ping pong paddle etc); • Burns • Unexplained lacerations, abrasions or fractures

INDICATORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE • Venereal disease in a child of any age; •

INDICATORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE • Venereal disease in a child of any age; • Evidence of physical trauma or bleeding to the oral, genital or anal areas; • Difficulty in walking or sitting; • Child running away from home and not giving any specific complaint;

INDICATORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE • Pregnancy at early age; • Sexual knowledge, behavior or

INDICATORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE • Pregnancy at early age; • Sexual knowledge, behavior or use of language not appropriate to age level;

HOW DO I REPORT ABUSE? (for schools) • Report to the principal; • Within

HOW DO I REPORT ABUSE? (for schools) • Report to the principal; • Within 48 hours upon knowledge or immediately, shall report to authorities (WCPD or LSWDO – CPC); • Prepare written report; • All reports or other actions must be kept confidential;

HOW DO I REPORT ABUSE • Report should be made prior to contacting the

HOW DO I REPORT ABUSE • Report should be made prior to contacting the child’s family. It is the responsibility of the LSWDO to inform the family unless assistance is requested; • Schools should have a reporting protocol thru your CHILD PROTECTION POLICY;

HOW DO I REPORT ABUSE • When making a report to authorities, include the

HOW DO I REPORT ABUSE • When making a report to authorities, include the following: § child’s name, address, birth date and gender; § Parent’s name, address, home phone (if possible) or work places; § Nature and extent of the suspect abuse § Background data; § Identity of alleged abuser (if known)

WHY CHILDREN DO NOT REPORT RIGHT AWAY?

WHY CHILDREN DO NOT REPORT RIGHT AWAY?

FEARS OF DISCLOSURE • • • Of further harm Of being blamed Of Shame

FEARS OF DISCLOSURE • • • Of further harm Of being blamed Of Shame and guilt Of Losing Love Of remembering

6 BASIC STEPS IN HANDLING DISCLOSURE • • • Believe the child Be Calm

6 BASIC STEPS IN HANDLING DISCLOSURE • • • Believe the child Be Calm Be affirming Prepare the child for what will happen next Be supportive Report the Abuse

ROLE OF PARENTS ON THE PREVENTION CHILD ABUSE

ROLE OF PARENTS ON THE PREVENTION CHILD ABUSE

#1 SET FAMILY SAFETY RULES • Make list of people you would allow to

#1 SET FAMILY SAFETY RULES • Make list of people you would allow to be alone with your child anywhere. • Don’t give anyone private information about yourself including your name and address. • The Touching Rule

#2 Teach children proper terms for private body parts. #3 Children like all of

#2 Teach children proper terms for private body parts. #3 Children like all of us, have a right to personal space and who enters it.

#4 Trust your children’s feelings and let your children know they have a right

#4 Trust your children’s feelings and let your children know they have a right to their feelings. They can say “NO” without being disrespectful, teach them.

#5 Teach you children that keeping secrets is not okay, especially when they break

#5 Teach you children that keeping secrets is not okay, especially when they break family safety rules. #6 Children need strong self-esteem.

#7 Teach your child to whom they can contact if a problem occurs. #8

#7 Teach your child to whom they can contact if a problem occurs. #8 Children need to know that people they know can do hurtful things.

BE AVAILABLE TO LISTEN TO OUR CHILDREN.

BE AVAILABLE TO LISTEN TO OUR CHILDREN.

THE CHILD PROTECTION CENTER 211 -9249/0917 -629 -2425 THANK YOU!

THE CHILD PROTECTION CENTER 211 -9249/0917 -629 -2425 THANK YOU!