PROTOCOL FOR ACTION FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN

• To train different professionals to identify and respond to situations of violence against a child.

CHAPTER: Types of violence, warning indicators, and measures for action or detection in cases of suspicion.

• Introduction
• Classification of the Forms of Violence:
  • 1.1. Physical Abuse
  • 1.2. Psychological or Emotional Abuse
  • 1.3. Neglect or Abandonment
  • 1.4. Sexual Abuse
  • 1.5. Bullying and Cyberbullying
  • 1.6. Vicarious Violence
  • 1.7. Institutional Violence
• 2. Consequences of Abuse on child development
• 3. Physical Signs and Behavioural Changes
• 4. Emotional and Social Signs
• 5. Family, School and Community Indicators
• 6. First Actions in Case of Suspected Violence
• 7. How to Communicate with a Child who Might be in a Situation of Violence
• 8. Confidentiality, Respect and Avoiding Revictimisation
• 9. Action Protocols in Educational, Social or Health Institutions
• 10. Inter-institutional Coordination: Social Services, Law Enforcement and Healthcare
• 11. Immediate measures to protect the child
• 12. Duty of Care and Professional Responsibility:
  • 12.1. Civil
  • 12.2. Criminal
  • 12.3. Administrative
• Key Points