Policy of the Daughters of Charity services Lindalva Inclusive School, Benin City, Nigeria.
When an allegation or suspicion of a child abuse arises against sister/staff/volunteer/others, the Daughters of Charity holds a dual responsibility.
Daughters of Charity Services Lindalva Inclusive School and the named delegate or deputy will ensure all procedures are followed in relation to reporting the matter to the authorities and to safeguarding children from abuse, dealing with the person accused.
Daughters of Charity Services Lindalva Inclusive School will ensure that proper procedures are followed in relation to the person against whom the complaint has been made, in line with fair justice. The accused person is to be treated as innocent unless and until the contrary is established.
The Daughters of Charity Services Lindalva Inclusive
School have a responsibility to responds promptly and appropriately to complaints of abuse. The Daughters of Charity Services Lindalva Inclusive School have a responsibility to offer emotional and spiritual
support to the complainant. mins The Daughters of Charity Services Lindalva Inclusive School also have a responsibility to have regard for the rights and the spiritual and emotional well-being of the person who has been accused of abuse and to uphold and respect the presumption of innocence of that person unless and until the contrary has been established.
As the handling of the examination of complaints of abuse is difficult and requires both special training and great sensitivity, the Daughters of Charity Services Lindalva Inclusive School authorizes the delegate and the deputy delegate to be responsible for the process.
Daughters of Charity Services Lindalva Inclusive School and each staff, member and volunteer in this school should be aware of the need for confidentiality and should only discuss the complaint with the delegate or deputy delegate. The delegate or the deputy delegate appointed by the Daughters of Charity has the responsibility of handling the examination of all complaints of abuse received by the Daughters of Charity Services Lindalva Inclusive School.
The delegate or deputy delegate will handle the examination of complaint of abuse in accordance with the policy and on the basis of best professional practice, having regard to their own practical experience.
Review
This policy is subject to periodic review to meet the needs of the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults in Lindalva Inclusive School.
