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Child Sexual Abuse Material: Model Legislation & Global Review (10th Edition)

Evans Osinaike — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 17:11:19 +0000

This groundbreaking report, often referred to as ICMEC’s Rule of Law project, analyzes child sexual abuse material (CSAM) legislation in 196 countries around the world, and offers a “menu” of concepts to be considered when drafting anti-CSAM legislation.

First released in April 2006, the report is currently in its 10^thedition. The latest edition’s findings show that since inception 150 countries have refined or implemented new anti-CSAM legislation, 140 countries criminalize simple CSAM possession, 125 countries define CSAM, and only 32 countries require ISP reporting of suspected CSAM.

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School Based Violence Prevention Handbook

Chris Hull — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 21:11:05 +0000

WHO – This handbook addresses the key elements of violence or abuse prevention in schools.

It provides guidance for school officials and education authorities on how schools can embed violence prevention within their routine activities and across the points of interaction schools provide with children, parents and other community members. If implemented, the handbook will contribute much to helping achieve the SDGs and other global health and development goals.

Produced by the World Health Organization in collaboration with UNESCO and UNICEF. Available in English, Spanish and French.

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Overcoming Barriers to Child Protection in International Schools: Lessons Learned from an Abuse Incident Report

Chris Hull — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 16:10:25 +0000

(ICMEC Summary from LSCB Serious Case Review) Review of policies and actions that foster abuse resistant environments in international schools. Summary of lessons learned from serious case review commissioned on behalf of Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster LSCB, following the reported sexual abuse of at least 54 pupils at an independent international day school in London. The source report was prepared by two lead reviewers, both experienced in writing serious case review reports. The abuse, which occurred over a period of four years was perpetrated by a teacher known to have been a prolific sex offender in multiple international schools. Link to full report included in summary.

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AISA Child Protection Handbook

Chris Hull — Thu, 01 May 2014 19:35:32 +0000

(Association of International Schools in Africa, AISA) Foundation resource for international schools developed with content experts. Contains modules on recruitment, policies and procedures, multi-disciplinary teams, abuse prevention curriculum, and self-audit tools. Guidance is applicable to all child-serving organizations, but also includes regional resources.

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