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4. Table of contents
Chapter 1 : The children and the association """"""""""" 7
L2 Responsibility of the association towards the children """""'7
1.3 Adequacy between the commitment and the conduct..."...........' """"""7
1.4 Respect of the laws and regulations .."""""""""" 7
1.5 Equality between children and non-discrimination """"""""7
chapter 2 : The policies and procedures for keeping the children safe........ .........9
2.1 Child Protection Policy ......"""""""""' 9
2.2 Validation of the Child Protection Policy """""""' 9
2.3 Guidelines for raising concerns related to child protection. .................... 10
2.4 Definition and role of the child protection focal points........ ...................11
Chapter 3 : Preventing harm to children ........."L2
3.2 The enrolment procedures.............. ."'..-......."""'12
3.2.1,. Skills and competencies.............. ..""""....."I2
3.2.2. Enrolment advertising ....'.......... L3
3.2.3. Enrolment application ............." 13
3.2.4. Enrolment process...... ....'........" 16
3.3 The code of conduct of the Palestinian Boy Scouts and Girl Guides Association - Lebanon ......22
3.2.L. Introduction ................ '.-."...'..."22
3.2.2. The code of conduct .......-----......22
3.4 The disciplinary procedures for non-compliance with the code of conduct ".....'....'26
3.4.1 Physical and psychological harm.......... ---.."26
3.4.2 Disciplinary procedures
3.5 The guidelines for using information technology......... -.--.."'27
3.5.1 Desktop computers "."......""'-"27
3.5.2 Laptops .-..'-..........""27
3.5.3 Cell phones --.-......."'28
3.5.4 Pictures and photographs ......"'28
3.5.5 Television and its accessories ...........'.......... 28
3.5 The guidelines for participation in safe activities for the children ....'.'---29
3.6.1 Guidelines for participation in safe indoor and outdoor activities .................'.. 29
3.6.2 lslamic guidelines for the children's participation and protecting them from harm........'.'32
3.7 The mechanisms of lodging a comp1aint................. ""---........32
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3.7.1- Rapid report................. .............. 34
3.7.2 Complaints referral form........... ................... 35
3.7.3 Channels for lodging a complaint ................37
Chapter 4 : lmplementation and training............... .......38
4.2 lmplementation and training ............38
4.3 Training the children on protecting themselves............. .......38
4.3.1 Justification of the importance of education and training .............. ................... 38
4.3.2 Training needs......... ...................39
4.3.3 Principles of the training ...........4O
Chapter 5 : Information and Communication.......... .......4L
Chapter 6 : Monitoring and Auditing.... .......42
6.2 Monitoring and Auditing..............., ......................42
ChapterT:Appendixes.......... .....46
7.1, Emergency situations.. .......................46
7 .t.t Emergencies................. ..............45
7.t.2 Risk Management ......................47
7 .L.3 Relationsh ip between the commissions .......... ..............47
7.3 Other supporting materials ...............47
7.3.L Policy implementation planand implementation's priorities ..........47
7.3.2 Child protection in lslam .......... ....................60
7.3.3 Guidelines of child protection in lslam...... ..................... 63
7.3.4 The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Chi|d.......... ...................... 67
7.3.5 The Lebanese law no.422....... ......................67
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6. General Introduction
As a civilsocial, cultural, non-political and non-profit association that provides a variety of services for
children in the camps of the Palestinian refugees in Lebanon, the Palestinian BoyScouts and Girl Guides
Association believes that all children have the right to be protected from harm and it realizes the
importance of protecting them from violence and exploitation to ensure their rights of survival, and
development.
The association also believes that the successful preventive measures increase the chances of the
development of children's health from the physicaland mental aspects and strengthens their confidence
in themselves and self-esteem, in addition to reducing the likelihood of those children practicing
violation and exploitation towards other children.
Moreover, the association believes that all the Scout leaders, the service providers for children,
partner organizations, volunteers and the other activists in the society play an important role in
protecting and entertaining the children along with taking into account the religious values in terms of
the education and protection of the child. In addition to that, all the rights and obligations set forth by
the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child that harmonize with the lslamic law, the
monotheistic religions and customs and traditions that do not conflict with the mare also applied.
In this context and in regards of the status of being refugees that the Palestinians suffer from in
Lebanon and the presence of most of them inside camps that are devoid of the slightest level of decent
living, it should be noted that, the problems that the Palestinian refugees are suffering from in the camps
of Lebanon are resulting from the problem of overpopulation in the area of the camp that do not exceed
one square kilometre, and that the siege imposed on the camps and depriving Palestinians of the civil
rights are making it difficultto ensure the protection of the children from being exposed to violence and
psychological and physical abuse.
The association in Lebanon plays an important role and contributes to the protection of children from
the risks that they may be exposed to, and is morally committed to protecting and serving the children
that it takes care of.
On this basis, we have put a number of instructions and practical procedures concerning dealing with
child protection issues in the workplace in a professional way and we are working on encouraging the
interactive discussion among them, then among them and the people who are working on taking care of
them, including the parents, leaders, sergeants, scouts, life savers and the other segments of the
Scouting.
We also care about raising the awareness of the leaders of their responsibilities while dealing with
the children, we are also doing our best to make sure that all the elements chosen to deal with the
children are committed to respecting and implementing the child protection policy and child rights
related and that they have the ability to take the responsibility and provide a safe environment for the
children while dealing with them.
Moreover, strive to make sure that our partner institutions and agencies are taking into account and
applying the policy of child protection and are providing the children with a platform to express their
feelings and meet with the officials and decision makers in order to draw their attention to the problems
they are facing and claim their rights through the constructive dialogue.
The Palestinian Boy Scouts and Girl Guides Association is working on monitoring the commitment of
the involved parties concerning the application of child protection policy, through the child protection
focal points in the regions and using the self-assessment tool to achieve this.
JamalAl Dayekh
President of the association - Lebanon
Member of the executive committee
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7. greeting,
To brothers, sisters, BoyScouts and Girl Guides, children girls and boys
To every leader and captain, sergeant, and every volunteer within the Scout
To dear brothers in the Palestinian Scouts and Guides Association in Lebanon,
Commissions and groups
We dedicate to you this achievement and wish you luck and success for serving
the community
and the citizens as well as protecting our children, you who
remain assets for the Palestinian and Arab Scout Movement
Hassan al-sheikh salem
The general commissioner of the
scouts - Lebanon
The policy of the Palestinian Boy Scouts and Girl Guides Association aims at:
expectations when dealing with the prevention of child abuse and upbringing the
children as well as the preparation of reports and responding to the concerns related to
child abuse.
management in the association and also through our work with the children.
The child protection policy of the Palestinian Boy Scouts and Girl Guides Association
states that:
children and is working on promoting it through its projects, programs and activities,
that is why it decided to fight child abuse and make it as the basis of its work.
responsibilities concerning the prevention of child abuse.
about child abuse and deal with it as well as the preparation of reports on the cases of
abuse that must be raised.
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8. Chapter 1 : The children and the association
L.t Introduction
The policy of the association concerning the child protection is obvious through making it highly visible in
the premises of the association and the conduct of its members; starting from the leaders and
commissioners and up to the sergeants and assistants, so that they meet with the standards of the
places where the activities of the association are carried out'
I.2 Responsibility of the association towards the children
The responsibility of the association towards the children is obvious. The slogan of the associations:
We embrace the children and protect their future
The slogan of the palestinian Boy Scouts and Girl Guides Association is written in a clear and visible way
for anyone who has contact with children in all of the sites of the association.
The structure of lodging a complaint is clear to all the scouting elements and the children.
1.3 Adequacy between the commitment and the conduct
The conduct of the scouting service providers who have direct contact with children must match the
level of commitment to child protection.
The scouting service provider is committed to implementing the terms of the child protection policy so
that it becomes obvious in his conduct.
The leaders and the local and public commissariats have a role and responsibility concerning the child
participation and in listening to its opinion. They must ensure that:
the child participation is having a sufficient space in the scouting curriculums (Cf. Scouting
curriculums of the Palestinian Boy Scouts and Girl Guides Association).
the training programs are including the topics of the child participation (Cf' Code of Conduct).
1.4 Respect of the laws and regulations
Awareness of lslamic laws and ethical regulations, international legislations and laws of the host
countries concerning the protection of children is essential. The programs and activities of the
association should be carried out according to these laws and regulations, and no violence should be
accepted in their conduct.
Some of the laws and regulations referred to are:
- The regulations of lslamic law concerning child protection. (Cf.paragraph7.3.3)
- The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
- The Lebanese law no.422
1.5 Equality behareen children and non-discrimination
The palestinian Boy Scouts and Girl Guides Association is ensuring the equality and non-discrimination
among all of the children.
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9. Child protection in lslom
Praise be to God the Lord of the universe and peace and blessings be upon our master Muhammad and
his family and companions.
lslam has taken care of protecting the children from any human rights abuses and securing a good future
for them as well as developing regulations for dealing with them and protecting them from being
exploited and harmed.
Before talking about this protection and care given by lslam to the children, the concept of childhood in
lslam and its characteristics should be explained.
The concept of childhood in lslam and its chorocteristics
Childhood: ls the period that extends from birth to puberty and it doesn't exceed the age of fifteen.
Determining the age of childhood to be till the age of eighteen is mentioned in the United Nations
Convention on the Rights of the Child, while lslam has linked childhood to puberty and sometimes the
age of puberty exceeds the age of fifteen, especially in cold regions.
The most impoftant charocteristics of childhood
1. Childhood is the stage of weakness: which means that the child at this stage has not reached yet the
stage of formative maturity that qualifies him to be a complete human being capable of giving and
producing. This weakness is in many aspects, such as: the ability of expression and taking the
responsibility as well as the physical and mental weakness.
2. Childhood is the stage of construction: which means that the child is in the phase of construction and
configuration in this stage.
3. Childhood is a specific stage: which means that compensating for this stage cannot be done later on.
Since that the dangers and harms that children are facing are multiple and varied, protecting them from
these dangers and harms was multiple and varied in regards of its forms, ways and methods, such as:
The protection from psychologicaland emotional abuse.
The protection from violence and abuse.
The protection from child labour and all the forms of economic exploitation.
The protection from the negative aspects of early marriage.
Practical measures for child protection
- The parental awareness and spreading the culture of child protection in the communities.
- Educating the children by the various ways and means available and through a precise education
in order to avoid anything that would harm them.
- The establishment of specialized institutions for child protection in order to carry out the above
mentioned points.
- Unifying efforts of the private and official institutions, people of experience and the people who
are holding positions that serve this goal.
- The establishment of specialized shelters for the rehabilitation of the children suffering from
physiological and mental diseases as a result of abusing their personal, human and living rights,
etc.
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10. Chapter 2 : The policies and procedures for keeping the children safe
2.t Child Protection PolicY
As one of the associations working in the field of child protection, the Palestinian Boy Scouts and Girl
Guides Association has a written policy which is certified by the administrative body, binding on all the
scouting service providers, and supervised by focal points (child protection focal points) in the
association who have clear and specific tasks.
The child protection policy of the Palestinian Boy Scouts and Girl Guides Association is written in Arabic
and English and distributed over all the commissariats in all the regions it works in. The association and
a ll its bra nches have a written copy of the child protection policy of the association.
All the people affiliated to the Palestinian BoyScouts and Girl Guides Association and the other people,
including the paftners of the association and the visitors, must be aware of their responsibilities and
commitments, through the document of child protection policy, in order to prevent any abuse on the
children. In addition, the scouting service providers and others should be a priori aware of their role
concerning child protection as well as their compulsory responsibility concerning reporting any concerns
whether they were through something they saw, claims, advertising or doubt in the event of occurrence
of an abuse on a child.
Therefore, the Palestinian Boy Scouts and Girl Guides Association has developed a code of conduct in
which the requirements concerning the conduct of the scouting service providers, partners and visitors,
etc. are listed and this code states whether the conducts listed are considered acceptable or not when
dealing with children. lf the scouting service provider, partner or visitor or their representatives, etc.
were considered to be involved in highly dangerous conducts when dealing with children, whether this
was in their practical and/or personal lives, this will be considered as a breach of the code of conduct,
and this will result in strict disciplinary actions in order to ensure the maximum standards of child
protection, morally and ethically, which is supported by the association.
2.2 Validation of the Child Protection Policy
The Child Protection policy is approved by the administrative body of the Palestinian Boy Scouts and Girl
Guides Association.
This policy was adopted and signed by:
L- The chairman of the committee of the general commission in Lebanon.
2- The genera I commissioner of the Scouts.
3- The generalcommissioner of Girl Guides in Lebanon'
This policy is binding on all those who have a contact with the children inside and outside the Scouts (Cf.
Code of conduct in Chapter 3).
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11. The structure of the ossociation in Lebanon
The committee of the generalcommission in Lebanon
The chairman - Vice Chairman - Secretary - Treasurer - Public Relations - Media - Programs and
Curriculums -Community Service and Development - Old Scouts - Old Girl Guides - General commissioner
of the Scouts - Genera I commissioner of Girl Guides ...... etc.
The generalcommission in Lebanon
Lebanon Commissioners of the Scouts and Girl Guides - Commissioners of the regions - Training
Commission - Stages' development - Leadership development - Administrative tasks.
The commission of the region
It is composed of seven to nine members, including the two commissioners.
2.3 Guidelines for raising concerns related to child protection
ln the case of the occurrence of an abuse on a child, the Palestinian Boy Scouts and Girl Guides
Association will consider this as a criminal offense from the abuser and a report about the incident
must be submitted to the competent authorities along with taking the following actions:
expulsion from the association and informing all the commissions of this decision in addition to
informing the concerned authorities in the Scout Movement.
and the partnership will be initially frozen and an immediate meeting will be held after the
occurrence of the incident with maximum one week, in order to know the actions that have been
taken against the abuser, and if it turned out that the partner did not fire the abuser, the
partnership agreement will be automatically cancelled.
his name will be told to all sites of the association as wellas the abuse he did and the decision of
the association.
The structure of lodging a complaint that contains contact and communication information of child
protection focal points, up to the person of the highest rank within this structure, is clear and visible
and known to all of the Scout elements and the children within the association.
(Cf. paragraph3.7, procedures for lodging a complaint).
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12. 2.4 Definition and role of the child protection focal points
The general commissioner fully supports the child protection policy on the basis of his responsibilities in
the committee of the general commission.
The committee of the general commission provides the necessary support and counselling to the general
commissioner, when updating the policy and whenever necessary.
The direct child protection focal points:
L- The general commissioner is the person responsible for the child protection in the committee of
the genera I commission.
Z- A leader in the commission of the region is responsible for the child protection.
3- A leader in each group is responsible for the child protection.
His tasks:
- The complaint is lodged to him.
- He submits the risk to the leader of the group.
- He investigates the situation with the leader of the group.
- He determines the level of the risk and the channel of lodging the complaint.
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13. Chapter 3 : Preventing harm to children
3.1 lntroduction
A framework of safe and positive environment that encourages the children should be established, so
that all children and the people in contact with them will know the written standards of conduct "The
acceptable and unacceptable conduct''towards the children. These instructions help in reducing the
chances of abuses occurrence and help in protecting the staff from false claims as it determines clear,
specific and documented mechanisms for raising the issues that would prejudice the protection of
children.
3.2 The enrolment procedures
3.2.L. Skills and competencies
There is no doubt that the scout is a practical and educational element and therefore must have the
characteristics of the educational element which are:
Love of children : The love we mean is the specified, vigilant and effective love that is capable of creating
the factors of success and this requires that the person will be cheerful and dealing with the children
with a smiling face and affectionate way.
Abu Dawood reported that the Prophet, peace be upon him, said: "Be soft towards those who you teach
and those who teach you"
Love of the scouting work: He must do his job with eagerness, passion, vitality and mastery.
The Prophet, peace be upon him, said: "God loves forone of you when performing a deed to perform it
properly."
Physical health and vitality: Which help him in performing his duty. The Prophet, peace be upon him,
said: "A strong believer is better and more beloved to God than a weak believer."
Mental health and emotional poise: In order to face the unexpected situations with firmness and
contentment. Almighty God has urged patience and said: "O you who have believed, seek help through
patience and prayer. Indeed, God is with the patient''Surat Al-Baqarah, verse 153.
Elegance and cleanliness: In order to be a role model for the children, God had allowed beautification
and adornment and said: "Who has forbidden the adornment of God which He has produced for His
servants?"Surat Al-Araf verse 32.
Ability to understand the children: In order to be able to work for their interests and solve their
problems and practice non-discrimination in treating them, as what the Prophet (peace be upon him)
sa id : "Be af ra id of God, a nd be ju st to you r ch ild ren ."
Erudition and culture concerning the scouting profession: In order to keep informed about all what is
new in his profession and his ability to consolidate it. lslam encourages knowledge, as the Almighty God
said: "And say, "My Lord, increase me in knowledge."" SuratTaha, verse 114.
Faithfulness: So that he will do his work for the sake of God, especially that, the scouting work is
volunteer. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "The deeds are considered by their intentions, and a
person will get the reward according to his intentions."
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14. Commitment to the morals and ethics and taking into account the religious aspect: Because loving the
religion and committing to it require the commitment what God commanded and not doing what He has
forbidden and thus he will keep away from any immoral aggression towards children. The Prophet
(peace be upon him) said: "l have been sent to complementthe best of morals."
Education level reaching an acceptable stage: Almighty God said: "God will raise those who have
believed among you and those who were given knowledge by degrees" Surat Al-Mujadila, verse Ll- As
he will be doing the best job any man can do which is teaching other people.
Familiarity with educational psychology in particular: Because psychology is the science of dealing with
the person who we teach and educate and if he weren't familiar with educational psychology, a course in
this science can be held for him.
3.2.2. Enrolment advertising
The advertisement must indicate the presence of child protection policy for the Palestinian Boy Scouts
and GirlGuides Association as well as the vision of the association. lt can be done through:
the internet, scouts website,
the scout leaders and their relations to society,
The field visits (schools, institutions, .....),
The en rolling activities.
3.2.3. Enrolment application
The applicant will fill the application form designed by the Association.
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15. Enrolment request
Personnel informatbn:
- FullName:
- Mothe/s Name:
- Place and date of birth: Place ........... Day ...... Month ...... Year
- Hobby:
- Education:...........
- Occupation:..........
Picture
- Gender: Male D Female O
- Current place of residence:
- Permanent place of residence: ..............
- Maritalstatus: Single [---l Married D
- Blood type: .........
- TelephoneNumber:....................
- In case of emergency:................
- E-mail:
- Nationality: ........... .... / ...........
- Do you have a physical disability? Yes O No D
- Do you suffer from a chronic disease? Yes D No D
- lf yes, mention the name of the disease:
- Do you take any sedative or permanent medications? Yes [--l No D
- lf yes, mention the name of medicine: ................
Skills:
- The scout associations or movements you were affiliated to:
The name of the association or the scout movement:
Scout mission: ........ Date: From .......... To ...........
Do you have a termination letter? Yes [--l No D
- lf yes, attach to the application
- lf no, please write:
Reference name:
Means of contact: Phone: E-mail:
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16. Professional exPerience:
Name of the
organisation
Job Title
Date
Notes
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write down the names and the phone numbers of the references:
- References in scouting:
References in emPloYment:
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3.2.4. Enrolment process
3.2.4. 7. Appl ication's scree n ing
When starting the enrolment process, the applicants fill and submit an application, and the scouts staff
in charge of this process,'"vi!l set an application form, date and place of receiving applications, and they
must select staff responsible of receiving the applications.
The course of the application
The application's recipient
They will screen the applications in order to proceed to the second stage. The applications' recipient will
contact the a pplica nts and inform them of the resu lt of th e screening and the date of th e interview.
3.2.4.2.lnteruiew
The interview is divided in two parts:
- The filling of a questionnaire about child protection
- An oral interview
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The Secr group
The lea roup
The child officer
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18. C hild p rote ctb n q a es tirt nnaire
- What is the definition of a "Child"?
- Have you worked with children before? Yes E No E
lf yes, when? ................. where?
- The reason why you quit your job: ..................
- The reason of joining working with children: ..'........-...
- What do you know about the Palestinian Boy Scouts and Girl Guides Association?
- The explanation of unemployment periods:
- Did you do any offense or misdemeanour for which you have been arrested? Yes D ftlo D
Mention its type: .. Time: .. Duration of arrest:
- How do you define "Child abuse"?
- What would you do if you saw one of your colleagues scolding a child?
- What would you do if one of the parents hit his child in front of you?
- What would you do if a child told you that your colleague at work has hit or harassed him?
- What would you do if you fell in love with one of the beneficiaries (Boy Scouts - Girl Guides)?
- What would you do if one of the beneficia ries fell in love with you (Boy Scouts - Girl Guides)?
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19. - Have you seen an abuse on a child before? What was the abuse? And what did you do?
- How is the child abuse noticed in the local community?
- Mention the characteristics of the children?
- In your opinion, what are the basic needs of the children?
- In your opinion, what are the needs of the children who have been exposed to armed conflicts or
naturaldisasters?
- What is the form of abuse which the child may suffer on the following aspects:
Sexua l:
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20. The oral interview
The interview will include questions on the following matters:
- Questions about scouting
- Administrative questions
- Child protection questions
- Personal questions
- Expertise questions (work expertise)
3.2.4.3.The list of the selection criteria
Standards from the aspect of the procedures Yes No
- Performance development concerning the children.
- Performance development concerning the community.
Perfo rma n ce development con cern in g the col leagu es.
Performance development concerning the code of conduct.
Commitment to the credibility of the interview.
- Sense of responsibility.
- Punctuality.
Commitment to scout uniform.
- Commitment to the scout law and promise.
Checking the references in the case of approval.
- The awareness of the member about the child protection policy and its concept.
Signing the child protection policy.
Signing the code of conduct.
- Reading the scout law and promise.
- Reading, understanding and signing the code of conduct'
- The enrolment's announcement (The association's message concerning the child protection).
- Submission of the application.
Knowledge about his expertise and skills.
The interview:
The written child protection's form.
- Questions about child protection were orally addressed.
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21. 3.2.4.4. Refe rences check
In the enrolment process, a reference check is needed to verify the information
questionnaire should be filled by the references mentioned by the applicant.
Reference check
Name of applicant: .................
Name of the reference:
Job ofthe reference:
Give a degree froml to 5 for eoch of the following: 7 = bad, 5 = excellent
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How is his relationship with the group?
Can he lead a group?
Does he dealwith the team evenly?
Does he finish what he began?
Does he set specific goals for his work?
ls he an organized person?
Does he have credibility in work?
Does he respect the deadlines?
Does he respect the viewpoints of others?
ls he an initiative person?
Does he have the ability to develop plans and programs?
Does he have the ability to communicate?
Does he have creativitv?
Does he respect the children?
ls he capable of protecting the children?
Does he have confidentiality at work?
Does he respond to requests that are not listed in his duties?
Does he have the ability to arrange the priorities in work?
Does he submit a report to the supervisors about his activities?
Does he have the ability to control his emotions?
Does he separate between his private life and his professional work?

22. Please answer the following questions:
- What is your link and the relationship to the applicant?
- Does the applicant work independently or require a full supervision on his work?
- How and in what manner the applicant responds to the bodies responsible?
Describe the tact of the applicant and his cultural sensitivity?
- What are the strengths of the applicant?
- What are the points that the applicant needs to develop?
How does the applicant deal with pressure and frustration?
How does the applicant deal with the emergency and unsafe situations?
- Does the applicant play his role in a good way with the (international and local staff, elders and youth, women
and men)?
- Describe the applicant's temPer?
- Describe the applicant's relationship with the administration?
- Why did he leave the scouts?
- lf he submitted an affiliation application to you, do you accept him again?
- Has the applicant ever been involved in a sexual relationship with the children?
Has the applicant ever abused a child?
Has the applicant ever received a verbal or written warning because of child abuse?
- Do you have anything else you want to mention?
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23. 3.3 The code of conduct of the Palestinian Boy Scouts and Girl Guides Association - Lebanon
3.2.L. lntroduction
On the basis of the slogan of the Palestinian Boy Scouts and Girl Guides Association in Lebanon,
"We embrace the children and protect their future"
And its adopted policies for the protection of the scouts, the code of conduct is considered to be a part
of its overall policy and forms the adopted framework that governs the conduct of all the people
involved in communicating with the children.
Therefore, the document of the code of conduct is considered to be an oraland written and behavioural
obligation for all those who are involved in communicating with children in the context of the
association. This document is subjected to periodic reviews by the competent authority of child
protection.
3.2.2. The code of conduct
The conduct should be followed with the children:
a The workteam
"Leaders, administrators, volunteers ..."
- Forbearance and patience:
lmam Muslim narrated from lbn Abbas, may God be pleased with them, that he said, "The Messenger of
God peace be upon him said to Ashja ibn Qays: "You possess two qualities that God loves: forbearance
and patience.""
- Kindness and refraining from violence:
lmam Muslim narrated from Aisha, may God be pleased with her, that she said: "The Messenger of God,
peace be upon him, said: "Verily God is kind and He loves kindness and confers upon kindness which he
does not confer upon severity and does not confer upon anything else besides it (kindness).""
Al Hakem narrated from Abu Hurayra, may God be pleased with him, that he said:"Once, we were
praying the night prayer of 'lsha' with the Messenger of God, peace be upon him, and while he was
praying, Hasan and Husayn climbed onto his backwhen he went into prostration. When he was done, he
placed one of them on his right and the other on his left. So lasked him, "shall ltake them to their
mother?" he replied, "No". Then a flashing light appeared from the sky, at which he said, "go to your
mother." The light remained until they reached their house."
- The mighty heart:
Al-Bazzar narrated from lbn Umar, mayGod be pleased with them,thatthe Prophet peace be upon him
said: "Every tree has a fruit and the fruit of the heart is the child, God will not be mercifulto who is not
mercifulto his child, by Him in whose Hand is my life, onlythe mercifulentersthe paradise."
- Choosing the easier way it was not sinful to do so:
Al-Bukhari and Muslim narrated from Aisha, ffidy God be pleased with them, that she said: "Whenever
the Prophet was given a choice between two matters, he would (always) choose the easier."
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24. - Flexibility and resilience:
Al-Tirmidhi narrated that lbn Masoud, may God be pleased with him, that he said: 'The Messenger of
God, peace be upon him, said: "Shall I not tell you whom the (Hell) Fire is forbidden to touch? lt is
forbidden to touch a man who is always accessible, having polite and tender nature.""
- Refraining from anger:
Al-Bukhari narrated from Abu Hurayrah, may God be pleased with him, thatthe Prophet, peace be upon
him, said to the man who asked the Prophet to give hima commandment: Do not get angry and he
repeat it three times.
As for the work team within the scout camps, it must has several characteristics for this activity to be
carried out and bear fruit, such as:
- Cooperation among team members, which is based on understanding. Almighty God said: "O you
who have believed, cooperate in righteousness and piety, but do not cooperate in sin and
aggression."surat Al-Mmaa idah, verse 2.
- Discipline and adherence to regulations and thereby the work will be mastered and tasks will be
performed to the fullest. The Prophet, peace be upon him, said: "God loves for one of you when
performing a deed to perform it properly."
- Individual sense of responsibility towards the work to be done and thus presence at work and
effective work. Almighty God said: "And stop them; indeed, they are to be questioned'" Surat Al-
Safat, verse 24.
- Respect of the privacy of the child and commitment to confidentiality regarding the social,
psychological, intellectual and physical aspects.
- Adoption of neutrality and equality in dealing with children'
- Communication with children in a mannerthat is characterized by respectand appreciation.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the headquarters, offices or during any activity carried out by the
a ssociation.
- Making the children clearly aware of the procedures followed, if they violated the principles,
customs and the scout laws.
- Listening to the children and giving them the right to participate and express their opinion.
- Motivating the child to adhere to the religious principles.
- Sitting alone with the children is forbidden and if this was necessary, this should be done in an open
place.
- Ensuring that the child knows the scout's principles and laws'
- Accompanying children on a permanent basis during performing the scout's activities.
- Building an interactive and professional relationship with the parents of the children and this is for
the sake of following them uP.
- Making children aware of their rights and duties and the way of acting if they were abused.
- All the forms of violent punishment and committing to the limits set out in the policy of child
protection are forbidden.
- Any emotional or sexual relationship with the children is forbidden.
- Addressing the issues of interest to children and suit them in the debate.
- Commitment to the time interval designated for the scouting activity and informing the parents of it.
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- The exploitation of the children in carrying out any personal business, even though this was with the
consent of the child, is forbidden.
- Determining the age group in the implementation of the tasks, in line with the capacity of children
and their a bilities.
- lt is forbidden to film children or make ads that make them appear in a way that is contrary to the
rights of the child.
- lt is forbidden to introduce weapons into the headquarters, offices and activities of the association.
a The visitors
"All those who visit the association centre, visit it for a limited time and for a specific purpose"
- Commitment to the policy of child protection of the Palestinian Boy Scouts and Girl Guides
Association in Lebanon and signing it.
Commitment to putting a visitor card that shows his identity and his name.
Commitment to the places allocated for visitors.
Compliance with the directives that a re applied in the centre.
Being always accompanied by one of the staff of the association during the period of his presence
inside it.
Maintaining the property and assets.
Respecting the children and treating them well.
Appearing in a decent way in front of children that takes into account the ethical, religious and
national conduct.
Respecting the law that prohibits the introduction of weapons or any harmful sharp tools, as well as
any type of alcoholic drinks or drugs.
Compliance with non-smoking inside the centre or during activities.
Refraining from using cameras or recorders without the consent of the association, child and parents
and it should be noted that the rights of the child must be taken into account.
Compliance with the limits of dealing with the leaders while they are carrying out the activities or in
their whereabouts.
The visitors have the right to use their computer when necessary after asking for permission and in
the designated areas.
t The partners
"lnstitutions, persona lities, d ono rs ........"
Commitment to the policy of child protection of the Palestinian Boy Scouts and Girl Guides
Association in Lebanon and signing it.
Providing support and funding in an unconditional way that is not incompatible with the laws and
the policy of the association.
Compliance with the selection and presentation of programs and activities that are taking into
account the rights of the child according to lslamic law.
Respecting the rules of the partnership.
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26. a The interuention oroceclures in the case of the occurrence of o breach
A simple stage:
- lmmediate treatment
- Do not need to be submitted to the commander of commissions and writing a report.
An intermediate stage:
- Meeting with the groups.
- Writing a report by the sergeant to the group's leader'
- lssuing of an appropriate punishment, according to the case, by the leader of the group'
An advanced stage (Danger):
- An immediate action to eliminate the danger'
- Reporting the breach to the senior leaderships as soon as possible.
- Writing a detailed report about the breach (time, place, .'"")'
- Meeting of the senior leadership in order to issue the decision (expulsion in the case of
sexual abuse or betraYal).
o The pledqe
l, the undersigned (.................. '.....), certify that I have read, understood, and agreed to
all what is mentioned in the code of conduct and therefore, I pledge to implement all what is
mentioned, and if I breached this conduct somehow, the Palestinian Boy Scouts and Girl Guides
Association in Lebanon will have the rightto take the necessary procedures against me.
Signature:
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27. 3.4 The disciplinary procedures for non-compliance with the code of conduct
3.4.L Phvsicalandpsvchologicalharm
The harm suffered from a non-respect of the code of conduct can be psychological or physical and of
various levels:
I Hioh horm
ls any physical or psychologicalact that leads to exposing the child to serious physical injuries, such as:
cuts, bruises, fractures, immediate and on-going sexual abuse, declared threat of harm, if the child was
left without protection procedures, became permanently disabled or died.
t Medium harm
ls any physical or psychological act that leads to exposing the child to severe beatings, direct and indirect
verbal insults, discrimination and undeclared threat (between the partiesto the conflict), if the child was
left without protection procedures, the procedures of the middle level are carried out.
t Liaht harm
ls any act of discrimination, humiliation, deprivation of activity with a view to humiliation, collective
punishment, if the child was left without protection.
3.4.2 Disciplinarv procedures
a In the cose of liaht harm
Warning the scouting service provider (the abuser) and writing this down in his file, re-training on child
protection.
I ln the cose of medium harm
Giving the scouting service provider (the abuser) a written warning and writing this down in his file, re-
training on child protection.
I ln the case of hiah harm
lmmediate expulsion.
Note:when the scouting seruice provider gets three written warnings, he is automatically expelled.
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28. 3.5 The guidelines for using information technologty
Modern inventions mean that now it has become possible to contact the children in various ways.
Therefore, the association needs to have access to the possible ways that enable children to contact the
scouting service providers and determine the instructions that must be followed in order to avoid the
occurrence of an abuse that can be done through the digital communications, such as: cell phones'
messages, e-mail, internet's chat rooms, cell phones' photos, digital cameras, etc.
The palestinian Boy Scouts and Girl Guides Association has developed clear guidelines for dealing with
information technology. Those guidelines include guidance on good practice and safe behaviour when
using this modern technology. lt is possible to use the photos, videos and pictures drawn for the children
in websites and printed publications as part of the promotion of association's activities. Therefore, strict
guidelines must be followed concerning information linked to protection's purposes and the protection
of the children themselves. Sometimes, the abusers target children whose pictures they saw in these
materials.
The tools that are used in information technology include the following:
- Desktop computers and laPtoPs,
- Cell phones,
- Digitalcameras,
- Television,
- Films'displaydevices.
3.5.1 Desktopcomputers
The following measures should be taken:
The screens of the computers are opposite to the wall in an obvious way.
The door of the computer's hall is open in the absence of the observer.
The computers connected to the Internet should be separated from the other computers.
No programs, games, memory cards or CDs should be introduced except through the leader.
A registry of the users of the computers or the internet should be kept.
The devices used should be adjusted through the monitoring program.
A protection program must be downloaded in order to block the unwanted websites.
The time for using the computers should be defined.
The children must be aware through training of the dangers of the internet and of the methods
of using it.
The times for using the computer should differ for the girls and the boys except in the case of
the training courses.
The child protection officer has to periodically inspect the computers.
The instructions and guidance about using the computers should be visible.
3.5.2 Laptops
Allthe instructions and guidance concerning desktop computers are applied on laptops as well.
Laptops should not be brought to the association's centre, except by leaders if it was needed in
work and in the designated areas.
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29. 3.5.3 Cellphones
The use of cell phones is prohibited during the activities and meetings.
Awareness sessions for children about the possibility of being subjected to harassment through
the cell phone (by using the Bluetooth) must be held.
Downloading pornographic materialon the phones is prohibited.
Using the phones to film the children while they are alone is prohibited.
3.5.4 Pictures and photographs
I nstructions conce rningtaking pictures (photographs a nd othe r images):
All the children must be wearing their clothes properly according to the customs and traditions.
The pictures should be focused on an activity or a group of children rather than individuals, if
possible.
The photographers and filmmakers are not allowed to spend time with the children without
supervision.
Any complaints or worrisome issues related to inappropriate or intrusive pictures should be
recorded and reported just as any matter related to the child protection.
Instructionsconcerning publishing pictures:
Only the first names of the children must be use, and no details about their residence, school
or hobbies should be mentioned.
The permission should be granted from the children for the use of their pictures.
lf possible, the approval of their parents/guardians should be sought and the use of the
pictures made known (how, where, when, for which purpose).
Pictures should if possible represent a broad base of children, boys and girls, different ages,
different ethnic groups and different capabilities.
The children, their parents and the child protection focalpoints should be consulted concerning
uploading photos on the internet websites, and uploading should be done through the
association computers only.
3.5.5 Television and its accessories
The use of television and its accessories (video recorder, satellite, DVD, etc.)is prohibited to
d isplay any pornograph ic materia ls.
The use of television and its accessories (video
except in the presence of a supervisor.
A specific time for using the television and its
supervisor.
recorder, satellite, DVD, etc.)is prohibited
accessories should be determined by the
Note:
It is important to guide the parents about the risks related to child
using information technology, such as: computers, cell phones, etc.
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30. 3.5
3.6.1
In the palestinian Boy scouts and Girl Guides Association, indoor and outdoor activities follow specific
guidelines to ensure the protection of the children'
3.6.7.7 The camPing
The following measures should be adopted for camping activities:
The place is explored in order to ensure that it is a safe place for the children (far from the slopes,
providing clean drinking water and water for bathing, the presence of a nearby medical centre)'
A written permission from the parents is granted and the parents are informed about the
program.
A written permission from the concerned authorities is granted.
The association's presence in the camping place is welcomed by the host society'
The vicinity of military centres is avoided'
A first aid bag is PrePared.
Guidance is given on the things that are prohibited and permitted to be brought to the camp'
The leaders confirm that they are aware of all the above-mentioned directions.
Instructions and guidance on camping are given upon arrival.
coordination with the palestine Red crescent society is done (any camp requires the presence of a
specialized paramedic or nurse even if he does not belong to the scouting movement).
Setting uP the camP the daY before.
Securing the Public utilities.
Spraying insects and reptiles pesticides'
Confirming on following the instructions and guidance'
Presenting the daily program of camping that includes:
Morning sport:
To be organised according to the age group'
Rest and bathing:
Separating the bathing places of boys and girls done by the leader. The children are accompanied
by the leaders.
Closing the place, while ensuring the protection of the girls by the leaders from a distance'
Bathing should be directly before the sunset'
Collectingfirewood:
The leaders are the only people allowed to use sharp tools.
The person does not carry more than his capacity'
This should be before sunset.
The first aid bag is taken'
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Fetchinq water (wateringt :
The person does not carry more than his capacity.
- The container is not be sharp or made of glass or breakable.
Dividing the vanguards :
The age groups is taken into consideration
The leaders are present with them.
The number of children is compatible to the size of the tent so the children can feel comfortable
Campfire:
The time of the camp fire is not more than one hour.
The ca mp fire takes into account the age groups.
Sleeping:
The girls are separated from the boys.
The tents are watched during the sleeping time.
- The camp is protected during the sleeping time.
Guarding:
The children under the age of 8 years do not have the responsibility of guarding.
The children under the age of 12 years do not have the responsibility of guarding and if they were
let to guard this should be in the first hour of guarding.
- The participants wear warm clothes and sports shoes.
The participants have torches and a stick with them.
The leaders respond to the children's needs at any time of the night.
Doing scary things is not allowed, even if this was as a joke'
Transportation:
The number of seats match the number of children and the load.
- The bus is equipped with a fire extinguisher.
The names lists are available.
The bus is covered byan insurance policy.
The driver commits to the speed specified on the road.
- The driver's relationship is directly with the leader and he is not entering into contact with the
child ren.
The leader can ask the driver to stop in response to the children's request.
The driver must commit to the road that has been explored.
The convoy's organization is respected, and the buses goes according to the numbers placed on
each bus.
The children are watched and guidance is given. They adhere to the guidance especially about
showing hands and heads out of windows.
Visitors:
They commit to the code of conduct
- They display visible instructions that guide children to whom he/she can refer in case of abuse.
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32. 3.6.7.2 The triP
Concerning the preparations, the same procedures as the ones for preparation for camping are
applied (See the camping preparations)'
Commitment to departure and returning times.
Commitment to the traffic regulations and road slgns.
Walking on the opposite direction of the traffic (the cars facing the walker).
The number of leaders suits the number of children.
The distance is appropriate to the age of children.
3.6.1.g The outdoor activities (community seruice octivities): compaigns, outdoor gdmes'
donations, etc.
The child does not hold the responsibility of any activity that could cause harm to his health, such
as: spraying pesticides, waste disposal, carrying heavy weights, etc.
The children are equipped with protection tools related to the type of the activity, such as: masks,
hats, suitable shoes, gloves, etc.
The child is not left alone during carrying out any activity, even if this suited his age.
During carrying out outdoor activities it is required to stay away from the dangerous places such
as: valleys, ferries, highways, electricity, high buildings, cycling, etc.
3.6.7.4 The indoor activities
For major activities as festivalof fun games, the following measures are taken:
The games are maintained and tested, before they are used by the children.
The games suit the age groups.
Sand tires are installed under the games.
The borders of each game are determined through protection means (ropes) and the children are
not allowed to pass those borders except when accompanied by the supervisor.
lf the game was not equipped with child safety equipment, it should be done with sand tires or
protection means.
The expiry date of any foods inside the scout centre is checked.
The presence of a pa ramedic and first aid inside the scout centre is verified '
Fire extinguishers are provided inside the centre.
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33. 3.6.2
Praise be to God, the Lord of the universe, and peace and blessings be upon our master Muhammad and
his family and companions
The participation of the children in safe and useful activities and protecting them from harm depends on
the right guidance and instructions of the people responsible in each position and location.
There is no doubt that the responsibility primarily lies with the parents, who are considered the
cornerstone in the process of guidance and counselling. Afterthe parents, the responsibility lies with the
school then the mosque, institutions and agencies that care about the children and their welfare.
The Prophet, peace be upon him, said: "Each of you is a shepherd and is responsible for his flock." (1)
Narrated by Al- Bukhari and Muslim from Abdullah lbn Umar, may God be pleased with him.
lf we took lslam as a reference, we will find out that lslam has put rules and principles for guiding and
counselling the children in all the stages of their childhood and all the aspects of their lives.
In addition, the righteousness of the parents is an influential and effective factor in the process of
guidance and counselling, as they are considered to be the role models fortheir children. Therefore, the
parents play the fundamental role in providing guidance in the various topics, such as:
- Giving an advice and its timing: during a picnic, while walking on the road or in a boat, during
mealtime and in times of illness.
- From the bases and principles of guiding the children in responding to their rights.
- Tests and exams.
- Guidance through sports that is done by spreading the spirit of competition among the children.
- Advising the children to go back to their homes before the sunset.
- Guidance concerning sleeping by splitting boys and girls when mature, and splitting adults and
child ren.
- Guiding the child to keep clean.
- Advising the children in terms of cooperation, guarding and information technology (Cf.
Pa ragraph7.3.3 ).
3.7 The mechanisms of lodging a complaint
The procedures of reporting suspicions concerning the occurrence of an assault or abuse on the children
or reporting an assault or abuse that had already happened:
- lf any of the association's staff received any information concerning the occurrence of an abuse
in one of the association's places or if he noticed or suspected or was sure of the occurrence of
this incident, he/she must inform the person in charge of child protection in this place
immediately.
- Any member of the team who suspects or knows that a child is at risk must report this to the
person in charge who will decide the action to be taken.
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34. lf you care about the security and comfort of the children, vou must do that.
What are the circumstances related to your concerns?
Did you witness child abuse?
Do you suspect someone of child abuse?
Has someone alleged abuse of a child?
Has someone disclosed abuse of a child to you?
Do your concern fit any of the following categories of abuse?
Do you thinka child may have been neglected?
Do you think a child may have been physically abused?
Do you think a child may have been emotionally abused?
Do you think a child may have been sexually abused?
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Your concern will be justified if you anwvered yes to any of the questions above, your duty is to report your
concerns to one of the following people, don't delay - a child may be at risk of serious harm if you do:
Contact person: in the field
Name:
Title:
Location:
Telephone:
E-mail:
lf you have concerns about informing the person
following box.
in this box, please feel free to advise the person in the
Contact person: in the hierarchy
Namp:
Title:
Location:
Telephone:
E-mail:
This person will examine the information, and if considered necessary, agree emergency steps andaction
plan with timings and responsibilities for the field.
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praise be to God, the Lord of the universe, and peace and blessings be upon our master Muhammad and
his familY and comPanions
The participation of the children in safe and useful activities and protecting them from harm depends on
the right guidance and instructions of the people responsible in each position and location'
There is no doubt that the responsibility primarily lies with the parents, who are considered the
cornerstone in the process of guidance and counselling. After the parents, the responsibility lies with the
school then the mosque, institutions and agencies that care about the children and their welfare'
The prophet, peace be upon him, said: "Each of you is a shepherd and is responsible for his flock'" (1)
Narrated by Al- Bukhari and Muslim from Abdullah lbn Umar, may God be pleased with him'
lf we took lslam as a reference, we will find out that lslam has put rules and principles for guiding and
counselling the children in all the stages of their childhood and all the aspects of their lives'
In addition, the righteousness of the parents is an influential and effective factor in the process of
guidance and counselling, as they are considered to be the role models fortheir children. Therefore, the
f,arents play the fundamental role in providing guidance in the various topics' such as:
- Giving an advice and its timing: during a picnic, while walking on the road or in a boat, during
mealtime and in times of illness.
- From the bases and principles of guiding the children in responding to their rights'
- Tests and exams'
- Guidance through sports that is done by spreading the spirit of competition among the children'
- Advising the children to go back to their homes before the sunset.
- Guidance concerning sleeping by splitting boys and girls when mature, and splitting adults and
ch ild ren.
- Guiding the child to keeP clean.
- Advising the children in terms of cooperation, guarding and information technology (Cf'
Pa ragraPh7.3.3 ).
3.7 The mechanisms of lodging a complaint
The procedures of reporting suspicions concerning the occurrence of an assault or abuse on the children
or reporting an assault or abuse that had already happened:
- lf any of the association's staff received any information concerning the occurrence of an abuse
in one of the association's places or if he noticed or suspected or was sure of the occurrence of
this incident, he/she must inform the person in charge of child protection in this place
immediatelY.
- Any member of the team who suspects or knows that a child is at risk must report this to the
person in charge who willdecide the action to be taken'
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36. lf you care about the security and comfort of the children, vou must do that.
What are the circumstances related to your concerns?
Did you witness child abuse?
Do you suspect someone of child abuse?
Has someone alleged abuse of a child?
Has someone disclosed abuse of a child to you?
Do your concern fit any of the following categories of abuse?
Do you think a child may have been neglected?
Do you think a child may have been physically abused?
Do you think a child may have been emotionally abused?
Do you think a child may have been sexually abused?
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Your concern will be justified if you answered yes to any of the questions above, your duty is to report your
concerns to one of the following people, don't delay - a child may be at risk of serious harm if you do:
Contact person: in the field
Name:
Title:
Location:
Telephone:
E-mail:
lf you have concerns about informing the person
following box.
in this box, please fuel free to advise the person in the
Contact person: in the hierarchy
Namp:
Title:
Location:
Telephone:
E-mail:
This person will examine the information, and if considered necessary, agree emergency steps andaction
plan with timings and responsibilities for the field.
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37. 3.7.L Rapid report
Through: Telephone - Internet - Fax - Email - MeSSage - Directly face to face.
Information inside the rapid report
Location:
Time:
The name of the abuser:
The name of the victim:
Describing the situation to the leader:
The situation's description for the first aid staff:
lmmediate action:
,/ Taking the abuser away
,/ First a id
,/ A telephone report to the High Commissioner
- Queries about the actions taken:
- Queries about the status of the patient:
- Confirming the follow-up of the case by the High Commissioner.
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38. 3.7.2 Complaints referral form
The Palestinian Boy Scouts and Girl Guides Association
The complaints referral lorm
A complaint is lodged about:
- Gender: Male I Female tr
- Age: E und"r. 18 years Ll Above 1.8 years
- Membership number: if he was a scoutE
Drug or alcohol use L---,1
lf other, specify:
The first section: The complainant's section
- Name of the complainant: '....."......'.
- Occupation: ...........'...
- Name of the commission: ............'....
- Address:
- Telephone: Mobile: Land [ine; Po Box:
- Membership number:
The second section: The victim's section
- Name of the victim:
- Address:
Verbal abuse
Sexual abuse
Discrimination
D
D
D
Notr
- Name and address of the Parents:
- Did the victim agree on filling out this report: Yes Ll
rtro I The reason:
- Date of incident: Time: .........
- Place of incident:
- Symptoms: Physical tr Psychological I
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39. A brief description of the incident: (who / where / how / when / why / the tools he used / official
procedu res).
tr
- Aoe'
- The physical description of the accused:
- Were the localsecurity forces contacted? Yes I Notr
- lf YES, who was contacted?
- lf NO, why? .........
- Have the victim been informed of the availability of cal- treatment?med
T
psychologica I
NoI
- What is the diagnosis?
- What are the protective measures that have been taken for the victim? Who did what?
- Who was responsible for the protection measures that have been taken for the victim?
Yes
- lf YES, who provided treatment? ................
- lf YES, have the victim asked for a medical treatment? Yes I Nof
- Name:
- Occuoation: ...............
- Have you been provided with certain information? Yes I No tr
- lf YES, mention the entity and the address:
The sixth section: The reference's section: Who did what?
- Details of referraland advice:
- Report submitted by:............. Occupation: .................
- Date: .. Time: Location:
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40. - Signature:
- Name of the victim:
- signature of the victim: His/her fingerprint:
The seventh section: The complaint recipient's section
- Recioient:
- Occupation : ...............
- Membership number: .................
- Address and contact information: ...'.........'...
- Signature:
3.7.3
The commander of the region (district commissioner)
t
I
Child protection officer+ the group's leader
Consult together or take the decision or submit a report
I
I
Commander or sergeant
The incident is verbally reported for the interference according to the risk
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41. Chapter 4 : lmplementation and training
4.L Introduction
Everyone in contactwith the children has a role in protectingthem and those people who arewithin the
framework of the association can carry out their roles with confidence and effectiveness if they were
provided with the awareness, knowledge and skills required for keeping the children safe. The
responsibility of providing training to the staff and the children to enable them to protect themselves lies
with the association.
4.2 lmplementation and training
The Palestinian Boy Scouts and Girl Guides Association ensures the presence of clear guidance for
all the scouts, partners, organizations about the way of keeping children safe.
The application of child protection policy that respects the customs and traditions of the
community that do not conflict with the moral and religious values and do not condone any acts
that may harm the children.
- The Palestinian Boy Scouts and Girl Guides Association ensures training to all the scouting service
providers and volunteers on protecting the children as soon as they join the association (See the
code of conduct).
There shall be written plans that indicate the measures that will be taken in order to keep the children
safer.
4.3 Training the children on protecting themselves
The training should focus on the following issues:
How to lodge a complaint.
- What is the meaning of the abuse?
- What is the abuse?
How does the abuse occur?
- Who is the abuser?
The characteristics of the abuser.
The tactics of the abuser.
Training the child on the methods and means of protecting himself from the abuse.
4.3.L
Education and training are very powerful methods for improving the practice. lt is necessary for the
people who deal with the children to get the training that helps them to maintain the skills and
understanding that they need to ensure that children are being protected and that the risks of harm
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42. have decreased. In addition, the training also provides a way to make sure that lessons learned are being
inputted in the systems of the association in a retrieval manner.
Keeping Children Safe: The child protection training tool (number 3) includes some main training
modules and specialized workshops for helping the association in training the scouting service providers,
partners and commissioners. However, identifying the training needs and developing a training strategy
are considered to be essential measures to ensure that the training will be organized, pioneering and
related to the scouting service providers. The following activities will help the officials to organize the
training.
Any efficient training strategy should be delivered through a framework that includes:
- Approval and support of the training commission'
- Standards of practice.
- Policies and procedures.
- Practice guidance.
lf these things were not applied in their right order, they should not be compensated by just carrying out
the training. Carrying out the training outside this framework will not have benefits on the long term for
the association or for the child protection that is considered to be the most important thing. For
example, there will be no point in raising the awareness of the scouting service providers concerning the
bad practices with the children, if there was no procedure for reporting the concerns about someone.
4.3.2 Trainins needs
The first step is determining the training/education needs. A sample is available in the Tool 5 of the
Keeping Children Safe toolkit, which will help in determining the training needs. once those needs are
known, the next step will be developing a training strategy or program.
It is important to determine the training needs in child protection and to organise them according to the
priorities.
Before trying to determine the training needs of the child protection in the Palestinian Boy Scouts and
Girl Guides Association, the following questions must be considered:
- How the training requirements are currently determined in the association?
- ls the training an organized activity or a random event?
- ls there a specific person who is responsible for coordinating the training?
- How does the organization arrange the priorities of the training requests?
- ls there a budget for the training?
The following table can be used to help in listing the different needs that may be required in the training.
The table can be used to determine the needs and priorities to start developing a training strategy that
will be approved and certified.
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43. to be trained
How are
theyfulfil?
(")
Priority
High =4
Low=1
Resources
Costs
The basic awareness of the scouting
service provider concerning the
child protection
Everyone 4
The policy and procedures Everyone 4
Joining/choosing the association
Group leaders, commissioners
of the regions a nd the
committee of the general
commission
3
Good practices in terms of dealing
with the children
The partners 3
(*) the association may be able to cooperate with other non-governmental organizations to reduce the costs
4.3.3 Principles of the trainins
Allthe training/education strategies should be based on the following principles. The training must:
- Meet the needs of the children - the good training of the scouting service providers means that they
will be more able to help the children.
Reflect the values and objectives of the association.
Set priorities according to the needs.
Confirm the equality in communication - make sure that the training is easily accessible by those who
need it.
Make sure that the sufficient resources for carrying out the training efficiently are available.
Be evaluated properly.
lf these principles are followed, the answers to the following questions will be clear:
- What is the training that is needed in the association?
- How will these requirements be met?
- What are the resources available?
- Who are the people who can help or support in developing the training?
Once the above mentioned is prepared, it will be possible to design a training program using the main
modules and the main workshops of the tool 3 of the Keeping Children Safe toolkit: Training for child
protection. The steps can be completed through planning and designing the training program/ delivery,
and of course the evaluation to get a feedback about any training or education needs.
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44. Chapter 5 : Information and Communication
5.1 Introduction
The association provides clear information to guide the children and staff when they need help, advice or for
lodging a complaint. In addition, the channels of contacting the child protection focal points are clearly identified
and the association ensures a free and safe access to the child protection focal points in the best interest of the
child.
Arrangements have been developed to provide support and information necessary for those responsible on
keeping the children safe. The children who are exposed to abuse are being supported to receive assistance.
Why should the association meet this standard?
The child abuse causes sadness that may be difficult to deal with. The Palestinian Boy Scouts and Girl Guides
Association carries the responsibility of ensuring the presence of the advice and support in order to help the people
to play their roles concerning protecting the children. The children need someone to resort to when they are
abused. In most cases, the children do not know a person to resort to.
Ensuring that the children receive information and support:
- All the children and youth have the right to receive information and assistance when they have a problem or
concern, or if they were abused or harmed. lt is importantto develop additional resources to ensure that the
disabled children orthose who have communication problems can receive the help they need.
- The way of achieving this is making lists for the children and youth, which include information about the way
and place where they can receive information and support in the local community or in the region' lt is
important to find people who have experience in dealing with the disabled children and those who can assist in
the development of the alternative information, for example, through Braille or audio tapes.
- The associations, institutions or authorities that exist in the community or the region of activity that provide
help for the children and youth who have been abused should be identified. This list can be used by the staff to
help the children and youth to receive advice and support'
- These lists must be updated on a regular basis and the high-quality services that have been evaluated by the
association and proved to be safe and put the interests of the children as a priority should be listed.
- A feedback should be requested from the children and youth about the services and whether they have
concerns about the seruices on the list.
- The scouting service providers and volunteers shouid be trained on how to help the children and youth receive
the best support and advice. They should be given these lists and informed of the services provided.
- Children and youth should be taught that they have the right to receive help, and to be heard and taken
seriously, and informed of the people they can resort to if they needed help or were abused.
5.2 Sources
Each commission should put a clear and specific list of the resources for support:
- Palestinian Red Crescent.
- UNRWA's centres.
- Popular Committees.
- Localand non-governmentalassociations.
- Union for the Protection of Juveniles in Lebanon (UPEL).
- Non-GovernmentalOrganizations.
- Securityauthorities.
- Lebanese Scouting Federation.
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45. Auditing with the self-assessment tool
The self-assessment tool that will be mentioned later in this page is designed to focus on the minimum
basic standards, which the Palestinian Boy Scouts and Girl Guides Association must adhere to. Those
questions are based on the nature of the association's work with the children, the context, the
environment and the working conditions.
Before starting the audit, a copy of the questionnaire is prepared with the date. The steps outlined at the
end of the page are followed. Therefore, a record is kept that can be sued as a baseline for further
revtew.
The self-assessment tool includes six chapters regarding the ahild protection policy of the association.
1- The children and the organization 2 - Policies and procedures 3 - Preventing harm to children 4 -
Application and training 5 - Communication and information 6 - Monitoring and auditing 5 - The
standards in each region.
Each statement should be evaluated through the following aspects:
A- Exists in the association.
B- Has been partially comPleted.
C- Does not exist in the association.
The answers A, B, C, should reflect the reality.
1. The association is very clear regarding its responsibility towards child protection and makes it clear
to everyone who is in contact.
2. The way the scouting service providers deal with the children, who represent the association,
reflects their commitment to child protection from abuse.
3. There is an excellent awareness of the U nited N ations Co nventio n on the Rights of the Child
(UNCRC) orthe child's rights and the religious instructions related to child protection and seen as a
basis for child protection in the association.
4. The scout leaders and senior commissioners are ensuring that the children are being listened to
and consulted and their rights are fulfilled.
5. The association clarifies that all of the children are entitled to equal protection.
5. The organization is dealing with the children's behaviour in non-violent and non-humiliating ways.
7. The association has a written policy concerning child protection or has clear regulations to ensure
that the children are safe and awav from harm.
8. The policy and regulations have been approved and adopted by the Senior High Commissioners
(Example: The committee of the general commission)
9. The policies and procedures must be adhered to by all the individuals'
l-0. There are clear procedures for child protection in the organization that provides the guidance step
by step for any action taken in the case of the presence of issues concerning the children's safety
and welfare.
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46. 1.1. There is a competent person for child protection who has defined role and responsibilities.
12. The child protection procedures take into account the local conditions.
A B c
13 There are agreed-upon policies and procedures or methods for enrolling the people who will
represent the association and ways to determine whether they are good for dealing with children,
and that the association applies these methods as much as possible.
14. Therearewrittencodesofconduct,orothermethodsthatdescribetheappropriateacceptable
and the non-acceptable conduct that the scouting service providers must adhere to in the
association, especially regarding to dealing with the children.
15. The consequences of non-compliance with the codes of conduct are clear and related to the
administrative regulations of the disciplinary measures.
1G. There is availability of guidance concerning the best use of information technology like the
internet, digital cameras, etc. to ensure that children are not exposed to any risk.
17. The children are constantly supervised and protected in the cases where there is a direct
responsibility related to providing activities for the children.
There are declared ways that can be used by the representatives of the association and its affiliates
in order to discuss any problem in confidentiality, if necessary and this is to report any
inappropriate conduct done by one of the members of the association or one of its
reD resentatives.
18
A
L9. Thereisclearguidancetotheaffiliates,partnersandtheotherassociations(includingdonors) on
the way of keeping the children safe.
20. The child protection must be applied in a way that respects the prevailing social customs and
traditions without condoning the acts that harm the children.
21. Thereisawrittenplanthatdescribesthemeasurestakentokeepthechildrensafe.
All the scouting service providers and the volunteers receive trainingfor protecting the children as
soon as they join the association. This training includes an introduction to policies and procedures
concerning the child protection, if there was any training.
22
23. All the scouting service providers in the association have the opportunity to learn how to identify
the cases of child abuse and how to address or act against the child abuse cases.
24. Iheassociation and the partners have agreed on the proper application ofthe standards.
A B
25. The children have been made aware of their right to be protected from harm/abuse.
26. All the scouting service providers know the officials entrusted with the responsibility of keeping the
children safe and the way of contacting them.
27 . All the details are available about the local authorities responsible for child protection such as:
local associations and emergency services, and the way of contacting them.
28. The children were provided with information about where to go if they needed help or advice
related to abuse or harassment.
29. Coordination was made at the localnational level with the entities concerned with the
protection/welfare of the child.
30. The scout leaders responsible for protecting the children have free access to the advice, support
and soecia lized information.
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47. 31. There are arrangements in place to monitor the compliance with the application of child protection
procedures established by the association.
32. There are measures that are being taken periodically to ask the children and their parents/
caregivers about their opinion concerning the policies and practices of the Palestinian Boy Scouts
and Girl Guides Association, which aim to protect children and th!!l!ff!!19!9y.
33. The association uses the experiences of the resources working in the field of child protection in
order to develop the policy and procedures of child protection.
34. All the incidents, allegations and complaints of child abuse are being recorded and monitored.
35. The policies and procedures are being reviewed at intervals, at least every three years.
36. The children and their parents and caregivers are being consulted as a part ofthe review of
protection's policies and procedures.
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48. Chapter 7 : APPendixes
7.L EmergencY situations
7.1.L Emergencies
Emergencies referto crisis, aswar, natural disasters, armed conflict, emergencyand large incidents, etc"'
7.7.7.7 What do we need?
The provision of material resources.
The existence of a contingency plan'
The provision of a safe and protected place which is known by everyone'
The presence of a special committee for the management of the emergencies'
The presence of a clear communication and coordination network in the centre that includes the
phone numbers and specialties of all the institutions mentioned in order to contact them'
- The provision of a documentary record for the emergency actions.
- The presence of a team that is trained on dealing with the emergencies'
- The implementation of periodic actions concerning emergency management (at least twice a
year).
7.7.7.2 Whot do we do?
Holding a periodic meeting every 3 months for all the members of the Emergency committee
(Group leaders, commissioner, etc.) for the publication - documentation '
Revising the emergency plan including all its facilities and annexes in case an important
amendment is needed.
Determining and describing the situation as soon as it takes place and before doing any act'
Commitment to the plan of roles' distribution without interfering in the others' roles.
Following the alternative plan in case of the occurrence of any problem (absence, cannot be
reached, injury, etc.).
Commitment to ask the commissioner of the region or his deputy to come immediately after the
occurrence of the situation. The deputy is asked to come if the commissioner cannot do so'
Effective and regular communication between the leaders.
contacti ng the competent autho rities (coord ination institutio ns)'
Respecting the expertise of the existing institutions and coordinating with them regarding the
management of the situation.
commitment to the special and approved places according to the plan for transferring the
children, women and the elderly to it.
Each member in the committee must take the responsibility of his role'
Keeping the children away from the risks they may face, such as: sexual harassment, physical
abuse, getting lost, kidnapping, deviation, media exploitation and separation from parents'
providing protection to the neighbourhood and immediate assistance to the people who were
injured or exposed to the risk of injury.
Documentation of allthe activities, according to the nature of the situation, and drawing lessons'
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49. 7.t.2 Risk Manasement
7.7.2.7 Whot do we need?
- Determining the leader for the type and level of the risk.
- Gathering all the evidence on the existence of the risk.
- Commitment to the roles and tasks of each member in the team of risk management according to
the responsibility entrusted to him.
- Carrying out researches and investigations according to the authorization the leader gives to
specific members and making sure of it.
- Monitoring the situations that can affect and pose a threat to the children (Media - Advertising).
- Coordinating the efforts with the resources concerned (security committees, popular committees,
institutions, etc.).
- Following up and keeping informed of all the issues raised and refraining from neglecting or
underestimating any risk.
- Documenting all the measures in a separate file.
7.L.3
- Compliance with the internalsystem of the association.
- Commitment to attending the workshops.
- Mutual respect among the leaders between allthe commissions.
- Effective communication between the leaders.
- Making the leaders feel that they are welcomed in all the commissions.
- Carrying out mutual and continuous visits between the commissions.
7.2 Resources
Terre des hommes.
Keeping Children Safe toolkit.
lnsan Foundation.
UNICEF.
The Palestinian Boy Scouts and GirlGuides Association.
Sheikh Hassan Moussa, the imam of Tyre Mosque.
7.3 Other supporting materials
7.3.t
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50. IT{E CHITD PROTECTIOTI POUCY
Chapter l: The children and the association
Priority Sources of suPPort When? Where? li/ho? How? What?
t
President of the
association.
General
Commissioner.
Treasurer.
Public relations.
Group leaders.
Child protection
policv.
Ona
permanenr
ano
renewable
basis when
necessary
ln allthe
scouting
centres..
.Media
- Hanging the slogan ofthe
association in a large and
clear wav on all the
entrances of the
association's centre.
The responsibilitY of the
association towards
children is obvious.
1
- Child protection
policy.
- Secretariat.
When joining
the Palestinian
Boy Scouts
and Girl
Guides
Asso ciatio n
(maximum
one week)
ln allthe
scouting
centres.
-chitd
protection
officer in
the
commission
- Distributing the child
protection PolicY of the
association on allthe leaders
and members who have
contact with children.
- Ensuring that the PolicY has
been read and signed, and a
copy of it has been Put in his
profile (copy delivered to
him), through the Protection
I officer.
The matching of the
conduct with the level of
commitment to
protecting children in
regards ofthe scouting
service providers who
have direct contact with
children.
2
Commissioner of
the region.
Secretariat.
Direct
commander.
Child protection
officer.
Once a year
and when
necessary
ln allthe
scouting
centres.
-Direct
commander
-child
protection
officer
- Aud iting the conduct of the
scouting service Providet
and the extent of his
commitment to the child
protection policy of the
association.
1
- Regulations of
lslamic law
concerning child
protection.
-The United
Nations
Convention on
the Rights of the
child.
-The Lebanese law
no.422.
-When
recelvlng any
new scout.
-After
launching the
child
protectio n
policy.
-On an annual
basis.
ln allthe
scouting
centres.
.child
protection
officer in
the
commission
- Leaders in
every scout
cenrre
Awareness workshoPs to
anyone who has direct
contact with children within
the scouting section
concerning:
Regulations of lslamic law
concerning ch ild Protectio n'
The United Nations
Convention on the Rights of
the Child.
The Lebanese law no.422'
Awareness of lslamic
lawand ethical
regulations, the
international legislations
and the laws of the host
countries concerning
child protection and
carrying out the Programs
and activities of the
association in accordance
and staying awaY from
violence when dealing
with their conduct.3
Regulations of
lslamic law
concerning child
protection.
The United
Natio ns
Convention on
the Rights of the
child.
The Lebanese law
no.422.
- lmmediately
after the
adoption of
the policy
- and when
developing
any scouting
plan or
program.
ln all the
scouting
centres.
'Commission
er of the
regron
.child
protection
officer
- Leaders
- Developing plans and
activities (seasona l/annual),
based on the ethical and
lslamic regulations
concerning chi ld Protection.
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51. 1
Regulations of
lslamic law
concerning child
protection.
The U nited
N atio ns
Convention on
the Rights of the
ch ild.
The Lebanese law
no.422.
Child protection
officer,
Group leaders.
Permanently
in allthe
centres of the
associatio n
and the group
centres.
ln allthe
scouting
centres.
-Commission
er ofthe
regron
-child
protection
officer
- Leaders
-Through the application of
orovisions set forth in the
Code ofConduct ofthe child
protection.
-The code of conduct must be
visible and signed.
5
Scouting
curriculum.
Code of conduct.
Child Protection
Committee.
On an annual
basis after the
first audit for
checking child
participation
in the scouting
curriculum.
Ensuring
that in all
the
commtssron
Leaders in
the general
commlsslon
(General
commlsslon
er)
Ensuring child participation
in the programs.
The role and
responsibilities of
leaders, local andgeneral
commissions in child
participation and
listening to their
opinions.
3
Child protection
officer.
Code of conduct.
Complaints Box.
Always
ln allthe
scouting
centres.
Scouting
staff
child
protection
officer
- Particioation of all the
children in the programs and
activities as well as the
imolementation of all the
scouting laws on all the
children without
discrimination in addition to
the involvement of the
children with soecial needs.
Equality between
children and non-
discrimination.
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52. Chapter ll: The
Prbrity Sources of suPPort When? Where? Who? How? What?
3
Secretary.
Child protection
officer
Trea su rer.
Commissioner of
the region
Child protection
policy.
Consta ntly
and clearly
ln all the
sco uting
cenlres.
child
protection
officer
- Hard copies
- Electronic coPies
The association and all its
branches have a written coPY
of the child protection Policy
of the association.
t
Secretary
Chairman of the
gen eral
commlsslon
General
commlsslon
Upon
completion
of the first
draft
ln the
whereabout
s of the
president of
the
associatio n.
General
commlsslon
er
Adopted by:
-The chairman of the committee
of the general commission in
Lebanon.
-General Commission
The policy is approved bY the
administrative bodY of the
Palestinian BoY Scouts and
Girl Guides Association.
1
Code of Conduct
Child Protection
Committee
The administrative
body (General
commission)
Treasu rer
Commissioner of
the region
Group leader
When
joining the
Scout
Movement
ln all the
activities
(indoor and
outdoor).
child
protection
officer
-Training.
- Signature of all the PeoPle who
have contact with the children.
This policy is binding on all
those who have a contact
with the children inside and
outside the Scouts.
2
- Child protection
officer
Consta ntly
ln all the
sco uti ng
centres.
child
protection
officer
-Clear and visible guidelines
concerning the mechanisms of
lodging a comPlaint.
- Make the children aware of the
risks they maY encounter.
-Submitting a report.
-Copies of the report of lodging
a complaint.
-The channels of lodging a
complaint are clear and visible.
The guidelines of raising
concerns regarding the safetY
and security of the children.
2
General
commlssloner
Commissioner of
the region
Group leader
.After the
adoption of
the policy.
-When it's
necessary
to change
the child
protection
officer.
ln all the
sco uting
centres.
-Within the
group
(Group
leader).
-Within the
commlsslon
s
(Commissio
ner)
Appointing a person for child
orotection in the commissions.
Defining the person within each
commlsslon,
Clarifying his duties.
ldentifying the child
protection focal Points. who
are they? And what is their
role?
2
Trea su rer
Child protection
officer
Group leader
President of the
commlsslon
Constantly,
determined
wnen
necessary
ln all the
sco uti ng
centreS.
child
protection
officer
The structure of lodging a
complaint is clear and visible in
all of the centres
The structure of lodging a
complaint that contains
contact and communication
information of the child
protection focal Points, uP to
the person ofthe highest
rank within this structure, is
clear and visible and known
to all of the Scout elements
and the children within the
association.
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Chapter lll: Preventing harm to children
Priority Sources of support When? Whee? Who? How? What?
3
- Commissioner of the
regron.
- | nformation Committee
(lnternet - Scout sites).
When there
is a need to
enro I
sco uts.
ln all the
scoutrng
centres.
Commission
er ofthe
regron
The advertisement must indicate
the presence of child protection
policy for the Association as well
as the vision of the association.
The leaders.
Field visits.
Throueh enrolline activities.
Opening the door
of enrolling the
staff and the
scouting service
providers
(vo lu nteers).
3
- Group leader.
- qa.rafr n/
Upon the
announcem
ent of the
demand.
ln all the
scouting
centres,
Secretary of
the group
-The application for enrolment is
availa ble.
-Clearly identified and adopted.
Enro lm ent
application and
the personal
identification of
the Association.
3
Group leader.
Team leaders.
The application.
Constantly
ln all the
scouting
centres.
Group
lea d er
Clearly identified and adoPted.
Receipt of
applicatio ns.
3
Ch ild protectio n officer,
Group leader.
Enrolment application.
On time
ln allthe
scouting
centres.
- child
protectio n
officer.
- The
a pp licant
That the interview isn't held
ind ividu ally.
Setting a date.
The interview.
3
Child protection form.
The interview.
Child protectio n officer.
On time
ln all the
scouting
centres.
Group
leader
The group leader is committed to
adopting and referring to the list
of selection criteria.
lmplementing the
list of the
selection criteria.
3
Entities.
The form ofthe
clarification of the
previous references.
Secreta ry
After the
interview
ln all the
scouting
centres.
Group
teaoer
- Contacting the references
mentioned by the applicant and
filling out the form of checking
the references with them.
Clarification of
the previous
references
(checking the
references).
1.
Commissioner of the
regron.
Ch ild protection officer.
Treasurer.
Leaders.
Periodica lly
ln all the
scouting
centres.
chitd
protection
officer
-The code is clear and visible to all
who enter into the centre or any
scouting activity.
Code of conduct
of the Palestinian
Boy Scouts and
Girl Guides
Association -
Lebanon.
- Child protection policy.
-The senior child
protection officer
Periodica lly
ln all the
scouting
cenrres.
chitd
protection
officer
The code of conduct is reviewed
on a regular basis.
1
Child protection policy.
Secreta riat.
The senior child
protection officer
Trea su rer.
Consta ntly
ln allthe
scouting
cenrres.
child
protection
officer
- Printed and prepared in the local
language and English.
-And easy access,
1
Commissioner of the
regro n.
Child protection policy.
Code of conduct.
Consta ntly
ln allthe
scouting
ce ntres.
child
protection
officer
Resident visitors.
Media.
Pa rtn ers.
Vo lunteers.
Sign the code of conduct
3
President of the
associatio n.
The senior child
protection officer
Child protection policy.
Code of conduct.
U pon
srgnrng any
partnersh ip
contract or
memorandu
mof
un derstan di
no
ln allthe
scoutrng
ce ntres.
- General
Commission
- The top
entity of
child
p rotectio n.
-A copy ofthe code ofconduct is
attached to every partnership
contract made by the
associatio n.
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