With the introduction of the Child Safe Standards in 2017, Children’s Protection Society (CPS) aims to support participants to be confident that they have the skills necessary to create a child safe organisation.

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Each of the relevant Child Safe Standards will be worked through in-depth and participants will be able to devise an action and implementation plan to address the standards. Participants will also receive an innovative self-assessment audit tool to ensure they are continually improving and embedding a child safe culture within their organisation.

At the completion of training, participants will be able to:

• recall the historical context that led to the development of the Child Safe Standards
• identify strategies to embed an organisational culture of child safety
• list key components to be included in a child safe policy and procedure
• practice writing a code of conduct for working with children and young people
• identify a safe recruitment model and processes which can be put in place to create a safe organisation
• identify the factors that can create vulnerabilities for children in organisations (particularly in relation to sexual abuse)
• respond to allegations of child abuse including allegations against staff and volunteers
• identify risk management strategies to reduce the risk of child abuse
• list practical strategies to promote the meaningful participation and empowerment of children
• assess their organisation’s current level of compliance with the Child Safe Standards and develop an action plan to address any shortfalls in achieving the Child Safe Standards.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Children’s Protection Society

The Children’s Protection Society (CPS) is an independent, voluntary organisation with no political or religious affiliations that has been supporting children and families since 1896. CPS provides a range of services across Metropolitan Melbourne including sexual abuse counselling and treatment, family support, mentoring mums, fathers support, ChildFIRST and Early Years Education and Care. CPS has earned a reputation for innovation, high quality services, and maintaining an unequivocal focus on quality outcomes for children.  In all their work, CPS Professional Development and Education strive to be a voice for vulnerable children. CPS believes that by educating the community in relation to identifying and responding to all forms of child abuse, as well as providing specialized training in ensuring organisations provide environments for children that are safe from abuse and neglect, CPS can play a pivotal role in the prevention of harm to children