2. Child Protection Awareness Programme SESSION 1 © NYCI 2007 Edition 1

3. Child Protection – Awareness Programme Aim By the end of this programme you will have: »A basic awareness of the key issues in relation to Child Protection 3

4. SESSION 1 Objectives By the end of SESSION 1 participants will: »Have an understanding of the relevance of child protection to your work; »Be aware of the broader context for this work; »Have explored a range of attitudes in relation to this issue; »Be aware of the definitions of child abuse; »Be aware of how workers might become aware of/have concerns about abuse. 4

5. Northern Ireland context Protection of Children & Vulnerable Adults (NI) Order 2003, commenced April 2005 Checking procedures carried out against DHSSPS/DE lists Checks against PSNI criminal records Checks against Disqualified lists/orders Offence to apply, offer a role or employment or to work with children if disqualified 5

6. National Totals: breakdown of categories of Child Abuse Cases 2004 6

7. Recruitment Pathway 7

8. Confidentiality Confidentiality is about managing sensitive information that arises in a trusting relationship and doing so in a manner that is respectful, professional and purposeful. Youth Work is based upon trusting relationships and it is not uncommon for members to want to share personal information with volunteers or employees. 8

9. Reporting Procedures 9