Child Protection PTSA Jan 14th

Shanghai American SchoolChild Protection Policy : 

Shanghai American SchoolChild Protection Policy

Working together : 

Working together “We genuinely value our partnership with you in providing for the safety and care of your children. It is for this reason that Shanghai American School has endorsed a Child Protection Policy that defines the standards by which all SAS students should be treated with respect and dignity at all times. “ - Dr. Dennis Larkin

The SAS Child Protection Policy : 

The SAS Child Protection Policy United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child Ensure that all children are safe and secure Professional and ethical obligation to identify

Protecting children : 

Protecting children “Schools fill a special institutional role in society as protectors of children....Educators, having the opportunity to observe and interact with children over time, are in a unique position to identify children who need help and protection.” - SAS Board Policy# 8.6018 (excerpt)

SAS Student Safety Net : 

SAS Student Safety Net Counselors Student Support Team Teachers Administrators

Responsibilities : 

Responsibilities SAS staff members are mandatory reporters. The school is obligated to take steps to ensure that the child is safe.

Response and Support : 

School counselors are involved in most cases of suspected abuse or neglect such as those involving: Student relationships with peers Parenting skills related to disciplining children at home Student-parent/guardian relationships Mental health issues such as depression, low self-esteem, grieving. Response and Support

Response and Support : 

Some cases will be referred to outside resources: Severe mental health issues Ongoing physical/sexual abuse In extreme cases reports could be made to: The consulate The employer The home-of-record welfare office. Response and Support

Resources for parents : 

Resources for parents Parent document explaining the policy and procedures /www.saschina.org/es/ /www.saschina.org/ms/ /www.saschina.org/hs/ This is available in Chinese, English and Korean

Slide 10: 

Who is Response Team? Principal/ Assistant Nurse Psychologist Counselor Disclosure Teacher Counselor Reasonable Cause? No Yes No further investigation Response Team Investigation Further Action No further action Possibilities SAS provides support for child & family Outside Referral Family Meeting Contact Consulate Contact Employer