New ICMEC Resources

• Child Safeguarding and Protection Training for Schools: ICMEC Training Catalog for International Schools and Schools Organizations (2023-2024 Synchronous and Self-Paced Asynchronous Course Offerings)
• ICMEC Online Courses – Intro to Safeguarding: Child Safeguarding and Protection Training for Schools (self-paced, asynchronous courses)

• Keeping Children Safe in Education (updated  7/21, including standalone guidances following Ofsted review of the Everyone’s Invited crisis)
  • Sharing nudes and semi-nudes: advice for education settings working with children and young people (UK Statutory Guidance, July 2021)
  • Sexual violence and sexual harassment between children in schools and colleges (UK Statutory Guidance, July 2021)
  • Developing and implementing a low-level concerns policy: A guide for organisations which work with children (Document highlighted by the UK Statutory Guidance of July 2021)
  • Keeping children safe in education 2021 – Briefing on key updates to statutory guidance for schools in England (NSPCC Overview, July 2021)
• Training Video for Coaches and Teachers on School Response (added to Serious Case Review 1/2021)
• Self-healing Communities Model (video added to MDTs 12/20)
• GDPR Checklist (added to Audits & Checklists 12/20)
• Seven Rules of Sharing Information (added to International & National Laws 12/20)
• Child Protection Update series (added to COVID 12/20)
• Austria National Legislation (ICMEC) (added to International & National Laws 12/20)
• Online Safety for Children with Intellectual Disabilities (added to Online Safety 12/20)
• Small Builds for Big Conversations for Parents (added to Family Resources 11/20)
• Child Protection Designate Role Description (added to Policies 11/20)
• Guidance for Online Performances with Checklist (added to COVID and Audits & Checklists 11/20)
• Child Sexual Abuse Statistics for China Infographic (added to Awareness 11/20)
• Guidance Note on Teams and Internal Reporting (added to Awareness and Incident Response 10/20)
• LGBTQ+ Terminology (added to Awareness 10/20)
• How Schools can Prevent Peer-on-Peer Abuse (added to Prevention 10/20)
• Special Needs Resources for Prevention & Response (added to ICMEC Resource Library 10/20)
• Special Needs Safety Pledge in Symbols (added to Lesson Plans 10/20)
• Special Needs Missing Child Response Checklist (added to Incident Response, and Audits & Checklists 10/20)
• Teacher Lesson Plans and Resources (added to Lesson Plans and Spanish Portal 10/20)
• Parent Infographic on Staying Safe at Home (added to Family Resources and Spanish Portal 10/20)
• School Based Violence Handbook (added to Prevention and Spanish portal 9/20)
• COVID Tips for Teachers and Students Infographic (added to COVID 9/20)
• Policy Sample for School Support Organizations_ISS (added to School Policies 9/20)
• Child Protection Policy Template (added to School Policies 9/20)
• Protecting Children from Domestic Abuse (added to Support 9/20)
• Children’s Participation in Decision Making (Emerging Minds, AU) (added to Support 8/20)
• China National Legislation (updated in International Laws 8/20)
• Guidelines for Parents and Educators on Child Online Protection (added to Online Safety Education 7/20)
• Activity Book for Online Safety Lessons Teacher’s Guide (added to Lesson Resources 7/20)
• Digital Citizenship Full Curriculum (added to Online Safety Education 7/20)
• Sexting Scenarios for Educators Video (added to Prevention 7/20)
• Student Safety Survey_download (added to Risk Assessment and Audits 7/20)
• Peer Abuse Policy Audit, Audit of Behavior Logs, and Hotspot Mapping  (added to Audits 7/20)
• What should our peer abuse policy include? (Added to FAQs 7/20)
• Guidance for Safer Working Practices COVID Addendum (Updated in School Policies and Risk Assessment 6/20)
• Review of Child Protection Needs of Residential Schools (IICSA, UK) (added to Awareness 6/20)
• Traffic Light Assessment for Peer or Domestic Abuse (added to COVID 6/20)
• Safer Virtual School (Updated in COVID and School Policies 6/20)
• Beyond Background Checks Infographic (ICMEC) (Updated in Recruitment 6/20)
• Online Safety Considerations for Reopening Schools (added to COVID 6/20)
• AISA Abuse Prevention Curriculum Guidance (added to Curriculum 5/20)
• 12 Infographics for Parents (updated in COVID 5/20)
• Protecting Children from Violence in the Home (added to COVID 5/20)
• Mandatory Reporter Role Infographic_simplified Chinese (added to COVID and Prevention 5/20)
• My Hero is You storybook, up to age 11 (added to COVID 5/20)
• Learning About Online Safety at Home During COVID-19 Crisis (added to Family Resources 5/20)
• Trauma Informed Policy Audit Tool  (added to Audits & Checklists 4/20)
• How to Support your Community:  mental health and well-being during Coronavirus (added to COVID 4/20)
• Twenty Safeguarding Actions for Lessons by Video or Livestream Infographic (added to COVID 4/20)
• Guidance from FBI on staying safe online during pandemic (added to COVID 4/20)
• Codigo de conducta entrendadores and Code of Conduct for Coaches (added to Spanish Portal and School Policies 3/20)
• Responding to Patterns of Child Sexual Abuse & Grooming in Spanish and Simplified Chinese (added to Prevention 3/20)
• Reconocer los patrones de Abuso Sexual Infantil (added to Spanish Portal)
• Indonesia National Legislation (updated on National Laws 3/20)
• 5 Child Protection Questions During COVID Video Series (added to COVID 3/20)
• Incoming Digital Evidence Form (added to Incident Response 3/20)
• Sample COVID Child Protection Policy Addendum_UK (added to COVID and School Policies 3/20)
• Quick Risk Assessment and Register Form (added to COVID and Risk Management 3/20)
• Parent Info from ThinkUKnow/CEOP (added to Family Resources 3/20)
• Protection of Children during Coronavirus Pandemic (added to Prevention 3/20)
• Child Protection During COVID-19 Response (added to Introduction 3/20)
• Low level concern reporting and data protection (added to International Laws and Accreditation FAQs 3/20)
• Adapting to New Learning Environments (added to Prevention, School Policies and Child Protection News 3/20)
• Safer Remote Learning (added to School Policies 3/20)
• Key Messages and Statistics about Abuse (added to Awareness 3/20)
• Online Abuse Statistics Infographic (EVAC) (added to Awareness and Online Safety Education 3/20)
• Big Feelings (Freeze, Flight, Fight response) (added in multiple languages to Support and Lesson Links 3/20)
• Elements of Intimate Care Policy (added to School Policies 3/20)
• Online Safety Education Action Plan and Audit (added to Audits and Online Safety Education 3/20)
• Safer Virtual School Infographic (added to Prevention and School Policies 2/20)
• eSafety Commission Toolkit  (added to Online Safety Education 2/20)
• Low Level Incident Response and Blank Reporting Form (added to Incident Response 2/20)
• 15 Institutional Sexual Abuse Case Summaries (added to Serious Case Review 2/20)
• Low Level Concerns Policy and Guidance  (added to School Policies and Incident Response 2/20)
• Key Considerations for Risk Assessment (added to Risk Management and Incident Response 2/20)
• Considerations for School Response (updated in Incident Response 2/20)
• School Policy Sample from Middle East in English, Arabic, Urdu and Hindi (added to School Policies 2/20)
• Sample Social Media Policy South America  (added to School Policies 2/20)
• Guidance on Dual Relationships and Tutoring (added to Accreditation FAQs 1/20)
• Live Streaming Online Student Lesson with Video (added to Lesson Links 1/20)
• Induction Training Template (updated in Prevention and Training 1/20)
• Supplemental Policies List (updated in Accreditation FAQs 1/20)
• Anonymous Reporting Systems and Surveys (added to Accreditation FAQs 1/20)
• US Educator Misconduct Lookup Sites (added to Background Checks 1/20)
• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Toxic Stress Infographic (added to Support 1/20)
• Spanish Language Resources (added to ICMEC landing page and EdPortal Introduction 1/20)
• Team Assessment of Student Vulnerability and Program Risk (updated and added to Audits, Risk Management 1/20)
• Child Safeguarding for Industry, Direct and Indirect Child Serving VIDEO (added to Awareness 12/19)
• Difference Between Child Protection Committee and Response Team (added to Accreditation FAQs 12/19)
• Sample Disclosure Release Form for References (added to Recruitment Practices 12/19)
• Toolkit for Child Protection in Sport (Prevention 12/19)
• Parent and Student Conduct in Sport Charter (School Policies 12/19)
• Travel Checklist (Audits & Checklists 12/19)
• Locker and Shower Room Guidance (School Policies 12/19)
• Risk Assessment and Accountability (Risk Management 12/19)
• Jordan National Legislation (updated in National & International Law 12/19)
• Data Protection (GDPR) Impact on Child Protection Record Keeping and Sharing (updated in FAQs 12/19)
• Teaching Consent_US and Teaching Consent_UK (added to Lesson Links 11/19)
• Teaching Consent Parent Discussion Guide (added to Parent Resources 11/19)
• Sample Online Communication and Social Media Policy (added to School Policies 11/19)
• Parent Behavior Scenarios in Sports for training purposes (added to Prevention and Case Review 10/19)
• Impact of Secondary Traumatic Stress on Educators (added to Support 10/19)
• Facility Modification – student only toilets (added to Audits & Checklists and Prevention 10/19)
• Promotional language for websites on child protection (added to Prevention 10/19)
• How to Keep your Locker Rooms Safe (added to School Policies 10/19)
• Nassar Case Summary (added to Serious Case Review 10/19)
• Grooming Patterns Infographic (added to Awareness 10/19)
• Educator Codes of Conduct by Country  (added to National & International Law 10/19)
• Restraint Policies:  Reducing the Need (added to School Policies 9/19)
• National Legislation for Costa Rica (added to International & National Law 9/19)
• STAR Online Safety for Autistic Spectrum Disorders (added to Online Safety Education 9/19)
• Step Up Speak Up Teaching Toolkit (added to Online Safety Education 9/19)
• Young People’s Experiences of Online Abuse (added to Awareness 9/19)
• Possible Warning Signs of Hazing (added to Awareness 9/19)
• What Happens Now? (resource for PSB/HSB) (added to Support 9/19)
• Beyond Background Checks Infographic  (added to Recruitment and Background Checks 8/19)
• Moyer Case Summary (added to Serious Case Review 7/10)
• Hackett’s Continuum of Harmful Sexual Behaviors, excerpted (added to Incident Response 7/19)
• Threat Assessment Guidelines and Response Forms  (added to Risk Management and Incident Response 7/19)
• Self-Care for Staff (added to Reporting & Support) 5/19)
• Criminal Background Check Procedures by Country (added to Background Checks 5/19)
• Blank Form for Key Considerations of School Response  (added to Incident Response 4/19)
• Peer Abuse Policy Sample (added to School policies 4/19)
• Response Team Roles (added to Incident Response 4/19)
• Harmful (Problematic) Sexual Behavior Framework (added to Incident Response, Audits & Checklists, Risk Management 4/19)
• Definitions, Signs and Indicators of Abuse (added to Awareness 3/19)
• Sample Student Safety Plan Forms (added to Incident Response 3/19)
• National Legislation for Panama, Honduras, Bahrain, Oman, UAE and Malaysia (updated or added to International & National Law 3/19)
• National Legislation for Portugal, Chile, Panama, El Salvador, and Peru (updated or added to International & National Law 2/19)
• FAQ on Central Child Protection Record Contents (added to Accreditation FAQs 1/19)
• Educator Resources including lesson plans and videos (added to Lesson Resources & Links 1/19)
• Addressing Adult Sexual Misconduct in Schools Training Guide (added to Incident Response 1/19)
• National Legislation for Romania, Slovenia, South Korea, Ireland, and Brazil (updated or added to International & National Law 1/19)
• Protection of Children with Autism (added to Risk Management and Support 1/19)
• Esafety/Iparent program and resources (added to Lesson Links 12/18)
• National Legislation for the United Kingdom, Spain, Malawi, the Netherlands, and Saint Lucia (updated or added to International & National Law 11/18)
• Advice and Training for Schools on Self-Generated Sexual Images (added to Incident Response 11/18)
• National Legislation for the Philippines, Egypt, Mexico, Peru, Uganda, Nigeria, and Tanzania (updated or added to International & National Law 10/18)
• Support for Parents of Sexually Exploited Young People (added to Support 10/18)
• Protocol for Managing Allegations of Abuse (added to Incident Response 9/18)
• Whole School Approach to Prevent School-Related Gender-Based Violence (added to Prevention 9/18)
• Taking Us Seriously:  children talk about safety concerns (added to Abuse Prevention Education 9/18)
• First Smartphone? (added to Family Resources 9/18)
• Follow Up Investigation Form (added to Incident Response 9/18)
• Generic Investigation Forms (added to Incident Response 9/18)
• Online Abuse Flowchart (added to Incident Response 9/18)
• AISA Self-audit of Child Protection Policies and Procedures (added to Audits & Checklists 8/18)
• Role of Safeguarding or Child Protection Lead (NSPCC) and Sample Job Description (added to Prevention 8/18)
• Asia Pacific:  Mapping Online Safety Legislation in 14 Countries (added to International & National Law 8/18)
• Working Together to Safeguard Children (added to Multi-disciplinary Teams 7/18)
• National Legislation for Dominican Republic, Haiti, Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Tunisia, South Africa, Switzerland, Romania, and Afghanistan (added to International & National Law 7/18)
• Searching, Screening and Confiscation UK Guidance (updated in Incident Response 6/18)
• Making Sense of Relationships scope and sequence and lesson plans (added to Curriculum Resources 6/18)
• Characteristics of Staff Sexual Misconduct in US Infographic (added to Awareness 5/18)
• Choosing Safe Programs for Kids (added to Family Resources 5/18)
• Organizational Response to Abuse (video link added to Serious Case Review 5/18)
• Understanding Finkelhor Model of Offender Behaviour (added to Awareness and Risk Management 5/18)
• Orphanage Volunteering:  why to say no (added to Risk Management 5/18)
• Grooming and Child Sexual Abuse in Institutional Contexts (added to Awareness and Risk Management 4/18)
• Audit of Abuse Prevention Education Policy and Curriculum (added to Abuse Prevention Education and Audits & Checklists 4/18)
• National Legislation for India and Thailand (updated in International & National Law 4/18)
• Changing Room Practices (NSPCC) (added to School Policies 3/18)
• Child Protection Records Retention and Storage Guidelines (added to School Policies and Audits & Checklists 3/18)
• Environmental Child Protection Audit (added to Audits & Checklists 3/18, updated 8/18)
• Know the Warning Signs of Educator Sexual Misconduct (added to Incident Response and Risk Management 3/18)
• Prevention and Response:  Addressing Allegations of Educator Sexual Misconduct (added to Incident Response 3/18)
• National Legislation for Canada, Laos, Malaysia, France and Taiwan (added to International & National Law 3/18)
• National Sex Offender Website, US Department of Justice Resources (added to Background Checks, Awareness, and Family Resources 3/18)
• National Legislation for UAE, Kenya, Vietnam, Morocco, and Pakistan (added to International & National Law 2/18)
• Child Protection Training Checklist (added to Training for Staff & Volunteers 2/18)
• Addressing Harmful Sexual Behavior:  audit for response to peer abuse (added to Audits & Checklists 2/18)
• International Technical Guidance for Sexuality Education (added to Abuse Prevention Education 1/18)
• Dealing with an Allegation Against Another Child (added to Risk Management 1/18)
• Sexual Violence and Harassment Between Children Advice (added to Incident Response and Risk Management 12/17, updated 5/18)
• Peer-on-peer Abuse Toolkit:  Guidance and Policy Template (added to School Policies 12/17, Incident Response 10/18)
• Tips for Parents (added to Family Resources 11/17)
• Sample Whistle Blowing Policy (added to School Policies 11/17)
• Responding to Children and Adolescents Who Have Been Sexually Abused: WHO Clinical Guidelines (added to MDT and Incident Response 11/17)
• China National Legislation (updated in International & National Law 11/17)
• Social Media and Children’s Mental Health (added to Awareness 11/17)
• Online Grooming of Children for Sexual Purposes: Model Legislation & Global Review (added to International & National Law 10/17)