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I. RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES

This Child Protection Handbook was crafted in adherence to the following

mandate: (1)1987 Constitution Article XV, Sec. 3(2) which states “The state shall

defend the right of children to assistance including proper care, nutrition ansd

special protection from all forms of neglect, abuse, cruelty, exploitation and other

conditions prejudicial to their development”. (2) DepEd Order No. 40, s. 2012,

DepEd Child Protection Policy and furthermore, the convention on the rights of the

child (CRC) which aims to protect the children from all physical, mental and sexual

abuse.

Inline from the following mandates, the Alviola Integrated School Annex has

come up with this handbook to make the school a child-friendly, conducive to

learning and a true home of the school children for them to grow, develop and

enjoy a happy and a meaningful life ahead.

In the same light, the Family Code of the Philippines, by way of the principle

of in loco parentis, gives the school, its administrators and teachers the special

parental authority and responsibility over the minor child while under their

supervision, instruction, or custody. More recently, Republic Act 10627 or the Anti-

Bullying Act of 2013 was enacted to ensure that all schools provide a conducive

and safe learning environment for children.

This handbook serves as guide of the school head and teachers in managing

the good atmosphere and healthy relationship between and among pupils,

teachers in the school.

The School CPP Committee

Children have the right to be protected from any form of abuses. (Art. 34)
Children who break the law should not be treated cruelly. (Art. 37)
Children who have been neglected or abused should receive special help to restore their self-respect.(Art)
Children who are accused of breaking the law should receive legal help. (Art. 40)

III. RIGHTS OF THE PERSONS WITH DISABILITY

“RA 7277 – An Act Providing For The Rehabilitation, Self-Development And Self- Reliance Of Disabled Person And Their Integration Into The Mainstream Of Society And For Other Purposes.” CHAPTER 2 – Education

SECTION 12. Access to Quality Education :

The State shall ensure that disabled persons are provided with adequate access to quality education and ample opportunities to develop their skills. It shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all disabled persons. It shall be unlawful for any learning institutions to deny a disabled person admission to any course it offers by reason of handicap or disability. The State shall take into consideration the special requirements of disabled persons in the formulation of education policies and program. It shall encourage learning institutions to take into account the special needs of disabled persons with respect to the use of school facilities, class schedules, physical education requirements and other pertinent consideration. The State shall also promote the provision by learning institutions, of auxiliary services that will facilitate the learning process for disabled persons.

SECTION 13. Assistance to Disabled Students :

The State shall provide financial assistance to economically marginalized but deserving disabled students pursuing post secondary or tertiary education. Such assistance may be in the form of scholarship grants, student loan programs, subsidies, and other incentives to qualified disabled students in both public and private schools. At least five percent (5%) of the allocation for the Private Education Student Financial Assistance Program created by virtue of R. 6728 shall be set aside for disabled students pursuing vocational or technical and degree courses.

SECTION 14. Special Education :

The State shall establish, maintain and support a complete, adequate and integrated system of special education for the visually impaired, hearing impaired, mentally retarded persons and other type of exceptional children in all regions of the country. Towards this end, the Department of Education, Culture and Sports shall establish special education classes in public schools in cities, or municipalities. It shall also establish, where viable, Braille and Record Libraries in provinces, cities or municipalities. The National Government shall allocate funds necessary for the effective implementation of the special education program nationwide. Local government units may likewise appropriate counterpart funds to supplement national funds.

SECTION 15. Vocational or Technical and Other Training Programs :

The State provide disabled persons with training in civics, vocational efficiency, sports and physical fitness, and other skills. The Department of Education, Culture and Sports shall establish in at least one government-owned vocational and technical school in every province a special vocational and technical training program for disabled persons. It shall develop and implement sports and physical fitness program specifically designed for disabled persons taking into consideration the nature of their handicap.

SECTION 16. Non-Formal Education :

The State shall develop nonformal education programs intended for the total human development of disabled persons. It shall provide adequate resources for non-formal education programs and projects that cater to the special needs of disabled persons.

SECTION 17. State Universities and Colleges :

If viable and needed, the State Universities or State Colleges in each region or province shall be responsible for (a) the development of material appliances and technical aids for disabled persons; (b) the development of training materials for vocational rehabilitation and special education instructions; and (c) the research on special problems, particularly of the visually-impaired, hearing-impaired, and orthopedically-impaired students, mentally retarded, and multi-handicapped and other, and the elimination of social barriers and discrimination against disabled persons; and (d) inclusion of the Special Education for Disabled (SPED) course in the curriculum. The National Government shall provide these state universities and

Coordinate with the Department of Social Welfare and Development or, the appropriate government agencies or non-governmental organizations on a Child Protection Hotline for reporting abuse, violence, exploitation, discrimination, bullying and other similar acts and for counseling;
Ensure that all incidents of abuse, violence, exploitation, discrimination, bullying and other similar acts are addressed in accordance with the provisions of this Department Order.

B. Duties and Responsibilities of School Personnel. (Section 8)

Article 218 of the Family Code of the Philippines provides the following responsibilities of school administrators, teachers, academic and nonacademic and other personnel:

Exercise special parental authority and responsibility over the child while under their supervision, instruction and custody. Authority and responsibility shall apply to all authorized activities whether inside or outside the premises of the school, entity or institution.

Articles 220 and 233 of the Family Code of the Philippines, Presidential Decree No. 603, and other related laws enumerated the following duties and responsibilities of the abovementioned persons and personnel over the children under their supervision, instruction and custody:

Keep them in their company and support, educate and instruct them by right precept and good example;
Give them love and affection, advice and counsel, companionship and understanding;
Enhance, protect, preserve and maintain their physical and mental health at all times;
Furnish them with good and wholesome educational materials, supervise their activities, recreation and association with others, protect them from bad company and prevent them from acquiring habits detrimental to their health, studies and morals;
Represent them in all matters affecting their interests;
Inculcate the value of respect and obedience;
Practice positive and non-violent discipline, as may be required under the circumstances; provided, that in no case shall corporal punishment be inflicted upon them;
Perform such other duties as are imposed by law upon them, as substitute parents or guardians; and
School personnel shall also strictly comply with the school’s child protection policy.

V. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CHILD PROTECTION

COMMITTEE (CPC)

Pursuant to Dep Ed Order No, s. 2012. “Policy and Guidelines on Protecting Children in School from Abuse, Violence, Exploitation, Discrimination, Bullying, and other forms of Abuse”, the school has established the Child Protection Committee (CPC) which shall work closely with existing concerned agencies in:

Drafting policies and plans to ensure child protection and safety which shall be reviewed every three (3) years;
Initiating information dissemination programs and organizing capacity- building activities among faculty/personnel and students;
Developing and implementing a school-based referral and monitoring system in response to identifying students who may be suffering from significant harm from others;
Ensuring that the children’s right to be heard is respected and upheld in all matters and procedures affecting their welfare; and
Closely coordinating with government agencies and non- governmental organizations as may be appropriate. Creating an investigating body (CPC-Fact Finding and Investigating Team FFIT) to fast tract in dealing with and in obtaining necessary findings/facts for immediate action by the CPC on matters involving child abuse.

A. Composition of CPC

School –
Guidance Counselor – Vice . of the as designated by the Club – Member
of the by the Association Member
of and as by the Student Council - Member
from the as designated by the Punong Barangay, preferably a member of the Council for the Protection of (BCPC) - Member

B. Duties and Responsibilities of Students. (D. O. 40, s. 2012)

Students/learners shall have the following responsibilities:

Comply with the school’s regulations, as long as they are in harmony with their best interests. Students shall refrain from:

a. Engaging in discrimination, or leading a group of pupils or students to discriminate another, with reference to one’s physical appearance, weaknesses and status of any sort; b. Doing any act that is inappropriate or sexually provocative; c. Participating in behavior of other students that is illegal, unsafe or abusive; d. Marking or damaging school property, including books, in any way; e. Engaging in fights or any aggressive behavior; f. Introducing into the school premises or otherwise possessing prohibited articles, such as deadly weapons, drugs, alcohol, toxic and noxious substances, cigarettes and pornographic material; and g. Performing other similar acts that cause damage or injury to another.

An allegation of commission on any of these acts shall not be used to curtail the child’s basic rights, or interpreted to defeat the objective of this Department Order.

1 themselves in accordance with their levels of development, maturity, and demonstrated capabilities, with a proper regard for the rights and welfare of other persons; 2 another person’s rights regardless of opinion, status, gender, ethnicity, religion, as well as everyone’s moral and physical integrity; and 3 the Code of Conduct for students.

VII. CHILD GENERAL BEHAVIOR

Success in school occurs when there is cooperation between students, teachers, administrators, and parents. We believe that discipline is an integral part of education process. Its purpose is to communicate the expectations of the school for students conduct to promote safe, orderly and positive learning environment. Maintenance of discipline may at times require the impositions of sanctions provided for in the DepEd Order no. 40 series 2012 (Child Protection Policy).

Proper Grooming / Good Grooming Students should come to school neat and clean. A well- groomed hair is one of the keys to a pleasing personality.

Boys’ hair should be properly cut so that the ears are not covered and length does not go beyond the hairline.
No hair coloring nor highlights
Girls may wear make-up lightly and in moderation
Fingernails should be always clean and trimmed.
Wearing of expensive and fashion jewelries are highly discouraged Remember that you are with a group of cultured people and therefore your appearance should look pleasant an desirable to others, not repelling.

Proper School Attire (D. O. 46, s. 2008)
Special Uniform Day (D. O. 76, s. 2012) A. To imbibe among the students a strong sense of loyalty and love of country through the adherence of the principles and idealism of Scouting, every Monday and Friday is declared a Scouting Uniform Day B. Rules on Student’s ID Card B.1 ID card is non-transferable. B. ID must be worn around the neck at all times in the school premises. B. Loss of the ID must be executed with an affidavit before replacement is made. B. ID must be surrendered upon transfer or at the end of the school year as a requirement for clearance.
Attendance Regulation a. Punctuality Regular and Punctual attendance is absolutely necessary for all students. A student is considered late if he or she is not inside the classroom after five minutes. Five (5) successive tardiness is equivalent to one day of absence. Continuous tardiness shall be subjected for disciplinary action.
Students are not allowed to use the school for any activity outside or inside the school campus without the knowledge and approval of the school authorities.
Loitering and shouting along corridors are strictly prohibited. Students are enjoined to utilize their free periods for studying and/or reading and doing other related academic activities. Unnecessary noise during vacant/free/ guidance period is prohibited.
Littering in the school campus is strictly prohibited.
No male students are allowed to wear earrings. Likewise, females are not allowed to wear multiple earrings.

IX. DEFINITION OF TERMS (DepEd Order No. 40, s 2012; p-2)

A. Child – refers to any person below eighteen (18) years of age or those over but are unable to fully take care of themselves or protect themselves from abuse, neglect, cruelty, exploitation or discrimination because of a physical or mental disability or condition; (RA 7610). For purposes of this Department Order, the term also includes pupils or students who may be eighteen (18) years of age or older but are in school.

B. Children in school – refers to bona fide students or learners who are enrolled in the basic education system, whether regular, irregular, transferee or repeater, including those who have been temporarily out of school, who are in the school or learning centers premises or participating in school-sanctioned activities.

C. Pupil, student or learner – means a child who regularly attends classes in any level of the basic education system, under the supervision and tutelage of a teacher or facilitator.

D. School personnel – means the persons, singly or collectively, working in a public or private school. They are classified as follows:

School Head – refers to the chief executive officer or administrator of a public or private school or learning center.

Academic personnel – includes all school personnel who are formally engaged in actual teaching service or research assignments, either on a full-time or part-time basis, as well as those who possess certain prescribed academic functions directly supportive of teaching, such as registrars, librarians, guidance counselors, researchers, and other similar persons. They may include school officials who are responsible for academic matters, and other school officials.

Other personnel – includes all other non-academic personnel in school, whatever may be the nature of their appointment and status of employment.

E. Child Protection – refers to programs, services, procedures and structures that are intended to prevent and respond to abuse, neglect, exploitation, discrimination, and violence.

F. Parents – refers to biological parents, step-parents, adoptive parents, and the Common - law spouse or partner of the parent.

G. Guardians or custodians – refers to legal guardians (legality through documents), foster parents, and other persons, including relatives or even non-relatives, who have physical custody of the child.

H. School visitor or guest – refers to any person who visits the school and has official business with the school, and any person who does not have any official business but is found within the premises of the school. This may include those who are within the school premises for certain reasons e. student teachers, catechists, service providers, suppliers, bidders, parents and guardians of other children.

I. Child abuse – refers to the maltreatment of a child, whether habitual or not, which Includes the following:

psychological or physical abuse, neglect, cruelty, sexual abuse, and emotional maltreatment;

Economic exploitation – refers to the use of a child in work or other activities for the benefit of others. Economic exploitation involves a certain gain or profit through the production, distribution, and consumption of good and services. This includes, but is not limited to illegal child labor as defined in RA 9231.

L. Violence against children committed in school – refers to a single act or a series of acts committed by school administrators, academic and non- academic personnel against a child, which result in or is likely to result in physical, sexual, psychological harm or suffering, or other abuses including threats of such acts, battery, assault, coercion, harassment or arbitrary deprivation of liberty. It includes, but is not limited to, the following acts: 1. Physical violence refers to acts that inflict bodily or physical harm. It includes assigning children to perform tasks which are hazardous to their physical well- being; 2. Sexual violence refers to acts that are sexual in nature. It includes, but is not limited to,

a. Rape, sexual harassment, acts of lasciviousness, making demeaning and sexually suggestive remarks, physically attacking the sexual parts of the victim’s body; b. Forcing the child to watch obscene publications and indecent shows or forcing the child to do indecent sexual acts and/ or to engage or be involved in, the creation or distribution of such films, indecent publication or material; and c. Acts causing or attempting to cause the child to engage in any sexual activity by force, threat of force, physical or other harm or threat of physical or other harm or coercion or through inducements, gifts or favors. 3. Psychological violence refers to acts or omissions causing or likely to cause mental or emotional suffering of the child, such as but not limited to intimidation, harassment, stalking, damage to property, public ridicule or humiliation, deduction or threat of deduction from grade or merit as a form of punishment, and repeated verbal abuse. 4. Other acts of violence of a physical, sexual or psychological nature that are prejudicial to the best interest of the child.

M. Bullying or Peer Abuse – refers to willful aggressive behavior that is directed towards a particular victim who may be outnumbered, younger, weak, with disability, less confident, or otherwise vulnerable. More particularly: 1. Bullying – is committed when a student commits an act or a series of acts directed towards another student, or a series of single acts directed towards several students in a school setting or a place of learning, which results in physical and mental abuse, harassment, intimidation, or humiliation. Such acts may consist of one or more of the following:

a. Threats to inflict wrong upon a person, honor orproperty of the person or on his or her family; b. Stalking or constantly following or pursuing a person in his or her daily activities with unwanted and obsessive attention; c. Taking of property; d. Public humiliation, or public and malicious imputation of a crime or of a vice or defect, whether real or imaginary, or any act, omission, condition, status, or circumstance tending to cause dishonor, discredit, or expose a person to contempt. e. Deliberate destruction or defacement of, or damage to the child’s property; f. Physical violence committed upon a student, which may or may not result to harm or injury, with or without the aid of a weapon. Such violence may be in form of mauling, hitting, punching, kicking, throwing things at the student, pinching, spanking, or other similar acts; g. Demanding or requiring sexual or monetary favors, or exacting money or property, from a pupil or student; and h. Restraining liberty and freedom from a pupil or student.

Cyber-bullying – is any conduct defined in the preceding paragraph, as resulting in harassment, intimidation, or humiliation, through electronic means or other technology, such as, but not limited to texting, email, instant messaging, chatting, internet, social networking websites or other platforms or formats.
Permanent confiscation of personal property of pupils, students or learners, except when such pieces of property pose a danger to the child or to others; and
Other analogous acts.

P. Positive and Non-violent Discipline of children – is a way of thinking and a holistic, constructive, and pro-active approach to teaching that helps children develop appropriate thinking and behavior in the short and long- term and fosters self-discipline. It is based on the fundamental principle that children are full human beings with basic human rights. Positive discipline begins with setting the long –term goals or impacts that teachers want to have on their students’ adult lives, and using everyday situations and challenges as opportunities to teach long-life skills and values to students. 1. Progressive discipline – a whole-school approach that utilizes a continuum of prevention programs, interventions, supports, and consequences to address inappropriate student behavior and to build upon strategies that promote and foster positive and productive behavior. This means that when inappropriate behavior occurs, disciplinary measures are applied within a framework that shifts the focus from one that is solely punitive to one that is both corrective and supportive.

Restorative discipline – a type of discipline used to respond to incidents of bullying in order to repair harm to relationships. It refers to a range of processes that are underpinned by the following concepts: (1) Misconduct is a violation of people and relationships (2) These violations create obligations and liabilities (3) Problem-solving focuses on healing and making things right

X. PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO ADDRESS CHILD ABUSE,

EXPLOITATION, VIOLENCE, DISCRIMINATION, BULLYING AND

OTHER ACTS OF ABUSE

Integration of education sessions on corporal punishment and positive discipline in the initiatives of the Parent-Teachers Associations (PTAs);
Capacity-building programs for school administrators, teachers and non-academic personnel focused on children’s rights, child development and positive and nonviolent approaches in teaching and classroom management, to enable them to incorporate positive discipline messages in parent- teacher conferences and family counseling, and integrate messages on children’s rights and corporal punishment in classroom discussions;
Encouraging and supporting the formation and initiatives of support groups among teaching and non-teaching staff, and parents and caregivers;
Implementing specific parenting orientation sessions with parents and caregivers and other activities;
Implementing school activities or events that raise awareness on children’s rights, corporal punishment and positive discipline, fostering the active involvement of and providing venues for bringing together parents, families and children;
Encouraging and supporting student-led initiatives to raise awareness on children’s rights, corporal punishment and positive discipline; and
Setting up child-friendly mechanisms for obtaining children’s views and participation in the formulation, monitoring and assessment of school rules and policies related to student discipline.

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