Frequently Asked Questions

A: Child protection in its widest sense is a term used to be described the actions that individuals, organizations, countries, and communities take to protect children from acts of maltreatment (abuse) and exploitation. While Safeguarding is a set of policies, procedures, and practices employed to actively prevent harm, abuse, and distress.’ Save the Children

A: By virtue of Section 277 of the Child’s Rights Act, 2003, a ‘‘child’ means, a person under the age of eighteen years.’

A: Child abuse refers to any emotional, sexual, or physical mistreatment or neglect targeted towards children.

A: Ability of the Caregivers to foresee the BASIC NEEDS of the OBJECT OF CARE and make adequate and informed arrangement/plans to meet same ever before they arise.

A: Safeguarding is the policies and procedures that organizations and people have in place to keep children safe and promote, their well-being, everything from the security of buildings to staff recruitment. Child protection is the term used to describe the activity that is undertaken to protect specific children who are suffering or likely to suffer harm.

A: A breach of duty of care is when a carer or other responsible person fails in the care that they should be giving.

A: Child safeguarding is specifically focused on preventative actions to ensure that all children are protected from deliberate or unintentional acts that lead to the risk of or actual harm. Save the Children.

A: Child safeguarding is specifically focused on preventative actions to ensure that all children are protected from deliberate or unintentional acts that lead to the risk of or actual harm. Save the Children.

A. Securing A Friendly and Protective Environment for Children®

A: Everyone has a role to play in the safeguarding and protection of children.