The Child Protection Policy
We recently delivered a presentation on the Child Protection Policy (CPP), focusing on how to create, update, and implement an effective CPP. We shared key components and how it fosters a culture of safety, discussed ways to overcome common barriers, outlined an action plan with next steps, and provided relevant resources.
The end goal was to provide a clear understanding of the overall purpose of a CPP, a practical framework, and, no matter where someone is in the process, a place to start.
It’s important to note what a CPP can do for your organization and why you should dedicate some of your limited time and resources to making yours the best it can be. Here are a few benefits to consider:
- Confirms that everyone working with children undergoes thorough screening. Screening is essential because it prevents easy access to children, adds a layer of protection, and discourages inappropriate behavior.
- Ensures a child is never alone with an adult.
- Eliminates the grey area when working with children. Meaning it offers a defined set of working principles that everyone can follow without any subjective interpretation.
- Decreases isolation, which child predators rely on to offend.
- Increases accountability, reducing the risk of incidents because there is always more than one pair of eyes on every situation.
If you are somewhere in the process of creating, updating, or implementing a CPP, we want to help. Here are four resource links with more information.
- 3-Part Blog Series
- Child Safety Resources
- The Importance of Reviewing Your CPP
- Ten Guidelines That Enhance Your CPP
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