The new resources below are linked, but many can be found in the Education Portal section noted. Please check back often for a growing list of resources related to child protection during times of crisis. You can share resources with us at EdPortal@ICMEC.org.
Guidance:
- Adapting to New Learning Environments (Prevention, School Policies and Child Protection News)
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Toxic Stress Infographic (Support)
- Anonymous Reporting Systems and Surveys (Accreditation FAQs)
- For Children Who are Anxious
- For Parents in Support of Children
- For Professionals Protecting Children (EVAC)
- Global Reporting Mechanisms (Reporting & Support)
- Live Streaming Online Student Lesson with Video (Lesson Links)
- Local and online help form template for parents (Prevention)
- Role of Mandatory Reporters (Prevention)
- No to Violence during COVID (Support)
- Online Safety Education Action Plan and Audit (Audits and Online Safety Education)
- Protection of Children during Coronavirus Pandemic (Prevention)
- Sample COVID Child Protection Policy Addendum_UK (School Policies)
- Sample Social Media Policy South America (School Policies)
- Safer Remote Learning (School Policies)
- Safer Virtual School Infographic (Prevention and School Policies)
- Team Assessment of Student Vulnerability and Program Risk (Audits, Risk Management)
- Quick Risk Assessment during COVID (Risk Management)
Additional language material:
- Asumamos el miedo…evitemos el pánico – COVID 19, la niñez y las responsabilidades adultas (IIN/OEA)
- Covibook Printable Story (19 languages)
articles:
- Child protection concerns during COVID-19 (National Press, Mar 2020)
- Don’t let children become collateral damage during crisis (Law.com, Mar 2020)
- Spike in online grooming expected by reporting agencies (IWF, Mar 2020)
Videos:
- My name is Coronavirus! and special needs version with images and Makaton) (Ineqe)
- Five Questions about Child Protection During Crisis Answered Coming soon!