The aim of this policy is to ensure an open and aware environment where concerns for the safety and wellbeing of a child can be raised and managed in a fair and just manner, prioritizing the best interests of the child. [...] KEY PRINCIPLES OAU Child Safeguarding Policy and practices are guided by the following principles: Best interests of the child: In all actions concerning children and when dealing with a concern for the safety or wellbeing of a child, the best interests of the child shall be a primary consideration. [...] 9.6 Confidentiality, Safety and Wellbeing Noting that the wellbeing of the child is always of paramount importance, Oxfam is committed to the confidentiality, safety and wellbeing of all involved in any report of a child safeguarding incident, including the individuals who have reported the incident and the individual against whom the allegation is made. [...] ANNEX 1: DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this Policy and Oxfam’s approach to Child Safeguarding, these definitions apply: -Best interests of the child: In all actions concerning children and when dealing with a concern for the safety or wellbeing of a child, the best interests of the child shall be our primary consideration. [...] - Child Safeguarding: The policies, procedures and practices employed to safeguard children who come into contact with Oxfam and all those associated with the delivery of our work from all forms of harm, abuse or exploitation and the responsibility of all personnel to embed these at the activity level to ensure Oxfam is a child safe organisation.
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Table of Contents
- 1 13 1
- 2 13 2
- 3 13 3
- 1. POLICY PURPOSE 3
- 2. SCOPE AND ELIGIBILITY 3
- 3. POLICY STATEMENT 3
- 4 13 4
- 4. RELATED DOCUMENTS 4
- 5. KEY PRINCIPLES 4
- Best interests of the child 4
- Zero tolerance of child abuse or inaction 4
- 5 13 5
- Shared responsibility 5
- Risk management approach Accountability and Openness 5
- 6. EXPECTATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION 5
- CS Child Safeguarding Code of Conduct Child Safeguarding recruitment and screening 5
- 6 13 6
- 7 13 7
- 7. CHILD SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES 7
- 8. BREACHES OF THE CHILD SAFEGUARDING POLICY 7
- 8 13 8
- 9. REPORTING 8
- 9.1 Externally Facing Reporting Information 8
- 9.2 Child Friendly Reporting Information and Processes 9.3 How to Raise a Complaint or Concern Who reports What to report 9.4 Reporting Misconduct Standard Operating Procedures 8
- 9 13 9
- Immediately on becoming aware of an incident 9
- Immediately after becoming aware of non-compliance 9
- 9.5 Requirement for Proof 9.6 Confidentiality Safety and Wellbeing 9
- 10. SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE SUFFERED HARM 9
- 10 13 10
- ANNEX 1 DEFINITIONS 10
- -Best interests of the child 10
- Child 10
- Child Rights 10
- Child Safeguarding 10
- Child Protection 10
- Child Abuse 10
- Physical Abuse 10
- Neglect 10
- Emotional Abuse 10
- Child Sexual Abuse 10
- 11 13 11
- Family violence 11
- Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children 11
- Online Child Sexual Exploitation 11
- Child Marriage 11
- Grooming 11
- Online-Facilitated Child Sexual Abuse 11
- Child Labour 11
- Child Trafficking 11
- Military use of Children 11
- Contact with Children 11
- Working with Children 11
- 12 13 12
- ANNEX 2 REPORTING SAFEGUARDING MISCONDUCT FLOWCHART 12
- 13 13 13
- Version Approved by Approval date What has changed 13
