SDO DAVAO DE ORO

CONTEXTUALIZED
CPP-BASED
GUIDELINES
IN SAFEGUARDING
SCHOOL CHILDREN

Draft
For Finalization

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 Contents
RATIONALE......................................................................................................................................1
I. POLICY STATEMENT............................................................................................................1
II. SCOPE OF THE POLICY...................................................................................................1
III. GUIDING PRINCIPLES......................................................................................................2
IV. DEFINITION OF TERM.....................................................................................................2
V. DUTIES AND COMMITMENTS OF THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR,
FACULTY, NON-TEACHING PERSONNEL AND OTHER CONCERNED PEOPLE.....7
The Division Offices shall have the following duties and responsibilities:. 7
The School Heads shall have the following duties and responsibilities:.8
Duties and Responsibilities of School Personnel.........................................................9
Duties and Responsibilities of Pupils, Students and Learners...............................9
Establishment of Child Protection Committee...........................................................10
VI. PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO ADDRESS CHILD ABUSE, EXPLOITATION,
VIOLENCE, DISCRIMINATION AND BULLYING AND OTHER ACTS OF ABUSE. .11
Capacity Building of School Officials, Personnel, Parents and Students........11
VII. PROTECTIVE AND REMEDIAL MEASURES TO ADDRESS CHILD ABUSE,
EXPLOITATION, VIOLENCE, DISCRIMINATION, BULLYING AND OTHER ACTS
OF ABUSE.......................................................................................................................................12
VIII. RULES AND PROCEDURES IN HANDLING CHILD ABUSE,
EXPLOITATION, VIOLENCE AND DISCRIMINATION CASES......................................13
School Discipline Rules of Procedure.............................................................................13
Disciplinary Actions...............................................................................................................18
Rules and Procedures in Handling Child Abuse, Exploitation, Violence and
Discrimination Cases.............................................................................................................19
Public Schools.......................................................................................................................20
Private Schools.........................................................................................................................22
Complaint against school personnel or official......................................................22
IX. REFERRAL AND ASSESSSMENT OF VICTIMS AND OFFENDERS AND
OTHER CHILDREN......................................................................................................................22
X. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS..................................................................................23
XI. DUTIES THAT STUDENTS MUST DO TO PROMOTE A SAFE AND
PROTECTIVE ENVIRONMENT IN THE SCHOOL THROUGH THE OBSERVANCE
OF THIS CODE OF CONDUCT AND OTHER SCHOOL POLICIES..............................24

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XII. SANCTION AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE CHILD
PROTECTION POLICY................................................................................................................24
Implementation of the Policy............................................................................................24
Review of the Child Protection Policy............................................................................25
Division Child Protection Committee.............................................................................25
Division Learner Rights Protection Desk Members..................................................25
References......................................................................................................................................26
APPENDICES..................................................................................................................................27
Appendix A Flow Chart....................................................................................................................27
Appendix B Intake Sheet..................................................................................................................28
Appendix C Profiling and Initial Risk Assessment Tools for Children-at-Risk....................................30
Appendix D Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL) Intake Form...................................................36
Appendix E REFERRAL FOR SERVICE................................................................................................38
Appendix F RESTORATIVE JUSTICE AGREEMENT FORM...................................................................40
School-Based Report on Incidents of Bullying.................................................................................41
School-Based Report on Incidents of Child Abuse...........................................................................42
CONSOLIDATED REPORT ON CASES OF CHILDREN-AT-RISK (CAR)...................................................43
SCHOOL-BASED CHILD PROTECTION/ANTI-BULLYING POLICY IMPLEMENTATION CHECKLIST........45
DIVISION CONSOLIDATED REPORT ON INCIDENTS OF BULLYING....................................................48
DIVISION CONSOLIDATED REPORT ON INCIDENTS OF CHILD ABUSE...............................................50
Division Consolidated Reports on the Submission of School-Based Child Protection or.................52
Anti-Bullying Policies (As of July 2014)............................................................................................52
DIVISION CONSOLIDATED REPORT ON CHILD-FRIENDLY SCHOOLS BASED ON CHECKLIST..............54

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 SDO DAVAO DE ORO CONTEXTUALIZED CPP-BASED
GUIDELINES IN SAFEGUARDING SCHOOL CHILDREN

RATIONALE
Protecting children’s rights and their best interests is the priority of the
Department of Education to safeguard the child from all forms of abuse, violence,
and exploitation that may be perpetuated by adults or persons in authority. Thus,
guidelines for safeguarding school children are crafted as an essential tool to help
ensure the protection and safety of the children at school. The stipulated manuals
and policy shall empower and educate children about their rights, personal safe,
and steps they can do if there are problems.

Overall, SDO Davao de Oro shall declare a zero-tolerance policy for any act
of child abuse, exploitation, violence, discrimination, bullying, and other forms of
abuse.

I. POLICY STATEMENT
SDO-Davao de Oro firmly believes that all children have the right to be
protected from physical neglect and abuse, including sexual victimization, and from
emotional neglect and all forms of abuse, and children have potential and that
every child matters. Children are a top priority as they have a unique honesty and
willingness to exchange knowledge and ideas that can meaningfully build trust and
make a sustainable difference in the future worldwide.

Child protection is everybody’s responsibility. The SDO-Davao de Oro,

therefore, puts a high regard on the child protection policy of the Department of
Education and adheres to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
(UNCRC) which is the international legal framework that sets out the specific rights
of children.

The SDO-Davao de Oro affirms the position that all children have the right
to be protected from all forms of abuse as set out in UNCRC and ensures that a
child-safe environment is maintained within the school.

II. SCOPE OF THE POLICY

The child protection policy applies to everyone working for or associated with
the school. It includes the following:

1. School heads/Administrator
2. Teaching Staff
3. Non-teaching Personnel
3.1 Librarian
3.2 Guidance Counselor
3.3 School Clerk
4. Parents, Guardians or Custodians
5. School Visitors or Guests
6. PTA officials
7. Security Guards

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 8. School Maintenance

Non-compliance by the above-mentioned individual to the child protection

policy shall lead to necessary action against them. And as violence and abuse
against children are a criminal offence, such offence shall be dealt with according
to the code of conduct for DepEd personnel.

III. GUIDING PRINCIPLES

SDO-Davao de Oro adheres to the United Nations Convention on the

Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and shall be guided in all its actions and decisions
for the welfare and protection of children based on the core principles pursuant to
UNCRC namely Non-Discrimination, Best Interest of the child, Survival and
Development, and Right to Participation.

Specifically, SDO-Davao de Oro upholds that:

i. all children have the right to be provided with opportunities to develop
their talents and skills;
ii. the right to be recognized and provided services appropriate to
his/her unique strength and needs;
iii. the right to have opportunities to build self-confidence and self-
esteem;
iv. the right to develop a sense of responsibility and accountability for
their actions;
v. all children have equal protection from all types of abuse;
vi. the child’s well-being is the topmost priority;
vii. the division shall provide a safe and child-friendly environment, and;
viii. the division shall work in partnership with stakeholders in promoting
children’s welfare.

These principles together with the understanding of child development shall

guide the division in developing its policies, rules and regulations, and code of
conduct.

IV. DEFINITION OF TERM

 Child- refers to the person below 18 years of age, or those over but unable to
take care or protect themselves from abuse, neglect, cruelty, exploitation or
discrimination because of physical or mental disability or condition (RA
7610). The term also includes students who may be above 18 years old bur
are in school.
 "Children in School" - refers to bona fide pupils, students or learners who
are enrolled in the basic education system, whether regular, irregular,
transferee or repeater, including those who have been temporarily out of
school, who are in the school or learning centers premises or participating in
school-sanctioned activities.

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 "Pupil, Student or Learner" - means a child who regularly attends classes
in any level of the basic education system, under the supervision and
tutelage of a teacher or facilitator.

 "School Personnel" - means the persons, singly or collectively, working in a

public or private school. They are classified as follows:
 "School Head" refers to the chief executive officer or administrator of a
public or private school or learning center.
 "Other School Officials" include other school officers, including
teachers, who are occupying supervisory positions or positions of
responsibility, and are involved in policy formulation or
implementation in a school.
 "Academic Personnel" includes all school personnel who are formally
engaged in actual teaching service or in research assignments, either
on a full-time or a part-time basis, as well as those who possess
certain prescribed academic functions directly supportive of teaching,
such as registrars, librarians, guidance counselors, researchers, and
other similar persons. They may include school officials who are
responsible for academic matters, and other school officials.
 "Other Personnel" includes all other non-academic personnel in the
school, whatever may be the nature of their appointment and status
of employment.
 "Child Protection" - refers to programs, services, procedures and structures
that are intended to prevent and respond to abuse, neglect, exploitation,
discrimination and violence.

 "Parents" - refers to biological parents, step-parents, adoptive parents and

the common-law spouse or partner of the parent;

 "Guardians or Custodians" - refers to legal guardians, foster parents, and

other persons, including relatives or even non-relatives, who have physical
custody of the child

 "School Visitor or Guest" - refers to any person who visits the school and
has any official business with the school, and any person who does not have
any official business but is found within the premises of the school. This
may include those who are within the school premises for certain reasons,
e.g. student teachers, catechists, service providers, suppliers, bidders,
parents and guardians of other children.

 Child abuse- refers to the maltreatment of a child, whether habitual or NOT

which includes:

- Psychological or physical abuse, neglect, cruelty, sexual abuse and

emotional maltreatment;
- Any act by deeds or words which debases, degrades or demeans the
intrinsic worth and dignity of a child as a human being;

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 - Unreasonable deprivation of the child’s basic needs of survival;
- Failure to give medical treatment to an injured student resulting to
serious impairment of his or her growth and development, or in his/her
permanent incapacity or death ( Sec 3 [b], RA 7610)

 "Discrimination against children" - refers to an act of exclusion,

distinction, restriction or preference which is based on any ground such as
age, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, language, religion,
political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, being
infected or affected by Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired
Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), being pregnant, being a child in
conflict with the law, being a child with disability or other status or
condition, and which has the purpose or effect of nullifying or impairing the
recognition, enjoyment or exercise by all persons, on an equal footing, of all
rights and freedoms.

 "Child exploitation" - refers to the use of children for someone else's

advantage, gratification or profit often resulting in an unjust, cruel and
harmful treatment of the child. These activities disrupt the child's normal
physical or mental health, education, moral or social emotional development.
It covers situations of manipulation, misuse, abuse, victimization,
oppression or ill-treatment.

There are two (2) main forms of child exploitation that are recognized:

1. Sexual exploitation - refers to the abuse of a position of vulnerability,

differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes. It includes, but it is not
limited to forcing a child to participate in prostitution or the production
of pornographic materials, as a result of being subjected to a threat,
deception, coercion, abduction, force, abuse of authority, debt bondage,
fraud or through abuse of a victim's vulnerability.

2. Economic exploitation - refers to the use of the child in work or other

activities for the benefit of others. Economic exploitation involves a
certain gain or profit through the production, distribution and
consumption of goods and services. This includes, but is not limited to,
illegal child labor, as defined in RA 9231.

 "Violence against children committed in schools" – refers to a single act

or a series of acts committed by school administrators, academic and non-
academic personnel against a child, which result in or is likely to result in
physical, sexual, psychological harm or suffering, or other abuses including
threats of such acts, battery, assault, coercion, harassment or arbitrary
deprivation of liberty. It includes, but is not limited to, the following acts:

1. Physical violence refers to acts that inflict bodily or physical harm. It

includes assigning children to perform tasks which are hazardous to
their physical well-being.

2. Sexual violence refers to acts that are sexual in nature. It includes, but is
not limited to:

a. rape, sexual harassment, acts of lasciviousness, making

demeaning and

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 sexually suggestive remarks, physically attacking the sexual parts
of the victim's body;

b. forcing the child to watch obscene publications and indecent

shows or forcing the child to do indecent sexual acts and/or to
engage or be involved in, the creation or distribution of such films,
indecent
publication or material; and

c. acts causing or attempting to cause the child to engage in any

sexual activity by force, threat of force, physical or other harm or
threat of physical or other harm or coercion, or through
inducements, gifts or favors.

3. Psychological violence refers to acts or omissions causing or likely to

cause mental or emotional suffering of the child, such as but not limited
to
intimidation, harassment, stalking, damage to property, public ridicule or
humiliation, deduction or threat of deduction from grade or merit as a
form of punishment, and repeated verbal abuse.

4. Other acts of violence of a physical, sexual or psychological nature that

are prejudicial to the best interest of the child.

 "Bullying or Peer Abuse" - refers to willful aggressive behavior that is

directed, towards a particular victim who may be out-numbered, younger,
weak, with disability, less confident, or otherwise vulnerable. More
particularly:

1. Bullying - is committed when a student commits an act or a series of acts

directed towards another student, or a series of single acts directed
towards several students in a school setting or a place of learning, which
results in
physical and mental abuse, harassment, intimidation, or humiliation.
Such acts may consist of any one or more of the following:

a. Threats to inflict a wrong upon the person, honor or property of the

person or on his or her family;

b. Stalking or constantly following or pursuing a person in his or her

daily activities, with unwanted and obsessive attention;

c. Taking of property;

d. Public humiliation, or public and malicious imputation of a crime

or of a vice or defect, whether real or imaginary, or any act,
omission, condition, status, or circumstance tending to cause
dishonor, discredit or expose a person to contempt;
e. Deliberate destruction or defacement of, or damage to the child's
property;

f. Physical violence committed upon a student, which may or may

not result to harm or injury, with or without the aid of a weapon.

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 Such violence may be in the form of mauling, hitting, punching,
kicking, throwing things at the student, pinching, spanking, or
other similar acts;

g. Demanding or requiring sexual or monetary favors, or exacting

money or property, from a pupil or student; and

h. Restraining the liberty and freedom of a pupil or student.

2. Cyber-bullying - is any conduct defined in the preceding paragraph, as

resulting in harassment, intimidation, or humiliation, through electronic
means or other technology, such as, but not limited to texting, email,
instant messaging, chatting, internet, social networking websites or other
platforms or formats.

 “Other acts of abuse by a pupil, student or learner”- refers to other

serious acts of abuse committed by a pupil, student or learner upon another
pupil, student or learner of the same school, not falling under the definition
of 'bullying' in the preceding provisions, including but not limited to acts of a
physical, sexual or psychological nature.
 "Corporal Punishment" - refers to a kind of punishment or penalty imposed
for an alleged or actual offense, which is carried out or inflicted, for the
purpose of discipline, training or control, by a teacher, school administrator,
an adult, or any other child who has been given or has assumed authority or
responsibility for punishment or discipline. It includes physical, humiliating
or degrading punishment, including, but not limited to the following:

1. Blows such as, but not limited to, beating, kicking, hitting, slapping, or
lashing, of any part of a child's body, with or without the use of an
instrument such as, but not limited to a cane, broom, stick, whip or belt;
2. Striking of a child's face or head, such being declared as a "no contact
zone";
3. Pulling hair, shaking, twisting joints, cutting or piercing skin, dragging,
pushing or throwing of a child;
4. Forcing a child to perform physically painful or damaging acts such as,
but not limited to, holding a weight or weights for an extended period and
kneeling on stones, salt, pebbles or other objects;
5. Deprivation of a child's physical needs as a form of punishment;
6. Deliberate exposure to fire, ice, water, smoke, sunlight, rain, pepper,
alcohol, or forcing the child to swallow substances, dangerous chemicals,
and other materials that can cause discomfort or threaten the child's
health, safety
and sense of security such as, but not limited to bleach or insecticides,
excrement or urine;
7. Tying up a child;
8. Confinement, imprisonment or depriving the liberty of a child;
9. Verbal abuse or assaults, including intimidation or threat of bodily harm,
swearing or cursing, ridiculing or denigrating the child;
10.Forcing a child to wear a sign, to undress or disrobe, or to put on
anything that will make a child look or feel foolish, which belittles or
humiliates the child in front of others;

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 11.Permanent confiscation of personal property of pupils, students or
learners, except when such pieces of property pose a danger to the child
or to others; and
12.Other analogous acts.

 “Positive and Non-Violent Discipline of Children" -is a way of thinking

and a holistic, constructive and pro-active approach to teaching that helps
children develop appropriate thinking and behavior in the short and long-
term and fosters self-discipline. It is based on the fundamental principle that
children are full human beings with basic human rights. Positive discipline
begins with setting the long-term goals or impacts that teachers want to
have on their students' adult lives, and using everyday situations and
challenges as opportunities to teach life-long skills and values to students.

V. DUTIES AND COMMITMENTS OF THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR,

FACULTY, NON-TEACHING PERSONNEL AND OTHER CONCERNED PEOPLE.

The Division Offices shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
a. Conduct the information-dissemination activities and in-service training for
teachers on the protection of children in school from abuse, violence,
exploitation, discrimination, bullying or peer abuse and other related cases;

b. Undertake advocacy campaigns and capability building activities to enable

the schools to do the following:
- Apply positive and non-violent discipline,
- Formulate and implement guidelines and procedures to emphasize the
role of all stakeholders and other persons in the prevention and reporting
of cases of bullying, and
- Provide conflict resolution or peer mediation, including referral to
appropriate service providers, if needed;

c. Organize and conduct the capacity building activities for members of the
Child Protection Committee and Guidance Counselors/Teachers; including,
but not limited to the identification of students who may be suffering from
significant harm based on any physical, emotional or behavioral signs;

d. Develop strategies to address the risk factors that contribute to the

commission of acts of abuse, violence, exploitation, discrimination, and
bullying;

e. Consolidate the reports on incidents and cases of all schools and submit a
Division Report (Annex "A") to the Regional Office;

f. Monitor and evaluate the implementation and enforcement by public and

private schools of this Department Order and such other related laws and
regulations relative to abuse, exploitation, violence and discrimination of
children;

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 g. Exercise disciplinary jurisdiction, where appropriate, pursuant to the
Revised Rules of Procedure of the Department of Education in
Administrative Cases and other existing laws, rules and regulations;

h. Give recommendations to the Regional Office and devise measures to

address and prohibit abuse, exploitation, violence and discrimination, and
bullying or peer abuse of children, consistent with this Department Order;

i. Utilize resources, coordinate with appropriate offices and other agency or

instrumentality for such assistance as it may require in the performance of
its functions;

j. Encourage and support activities and campaigns initiated by stakeholders;

and

k. Perform such other functions, as may be assigned by the Secretary or the

Regional Director.

The School Heads shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
a. Ensure the institution of effective child protection policies and
procedures, and monitor compliance thereof;
b. Ensure that the school adopts a child protection policy;
c. Ensure that all pupils, students or learners, school personnel, parents,
guardians or custodians, and visitors and guests are made aware of child
protection policy (Annex "C").
d. Organize and convene the Child Protection Committee for the school;
e. Conduct the capacity building activities for the members of the Child
Protection Committee and Guidance Counselors/Teachers;
f. Conduct disciplinary proceedings in cases of offenses committed by
pupils, students or learners;
g. Ensure that the participatory and other rights of children are respected
and upheld in all matters and procedures affecting their welfare;
h. Maintain a record of all proceedings related to bullying or peer abuse and
submit after each school year to the Division Office the report and a copy
of the intake form (Annexes "A" & "B", respectively);
i. Conduct the appropriate training and capability-building activities on
child protection measures and protocols;
j. Ensure that the school adopts a student Code of Conduct to be followed
by every pupil, student or learner while on school grounds, or when
traveling to and from school, or during a school-sponsored activity, and
during lunch period, whether on or off campus;
k. Adopt such conflict resolution mechanisms that respect the rights of
indigenous peoples, provided that they conform to this Department Order
and they uphold the rights of the child;
l. Coordinate with the appropriate offices and other agency or
instrumentality for appropriate assistance and intervention, as may be
required in the performance of its functions;

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 m. Coordinate with the Department of Social Welfare and Development or,
the appropriate government agencies or non-governmental organizations
on a Child Protection Hotline for reporting abuse, violence, exploitation,
discrimination, bullying and other similar
acts and for counseling;
n. Ensure that all incidents of abuse, violence, exploitation, discrimination,
bullying and other similar acts are addressed in accordance with the
provisions of this Department Order.

Duties and Responsibilities of School Personnel

Article 218 of the Family Code of the Philippines provides the following
responsibilities of school administrators, teachers, academic and non- academic
and other personnel:

a. Exercise special parental authority and responsibility over the child while
under their supervision, instruction and custody. Authority and
responsibility shall apply to all authorized activities whether inside or
outside the premises of the school, entity or institution.

Articles 220 and 233 of the Family Code of the Philippines, Presidential
Decree No. 603, and other related laws enumerated the following duties and
responsibilities of the abovementioned persons and personnel over the
children under their supervision, instruction and custody:
b. Keep them in their company and support, educate and instruct them by
right precept and good example;
c. Give them love and affection, advice and counsel, companionship and
understanding;
d. Enhance, protect, preserve and maintain their physical and mental health at
all times;
e. Furnish them with good and wholesome educational materials, supervise
their activities, recreation and association with others, protect them from
bad company and prevent them from acquiring habits detrimental to their
health, studies and morals;
f. Represent them in all matters affecting their interests;
g. Inculcate the value of respect and obedience;
h. Practice positive and non-violent discipline, as may be required under the
circumstances; provided, that in no case shall corporal punishment be
inflicted upon them;
i. Perform such other duties as are imposed by law upon them, as substitute
parents or guardians; and
j. School personnel shall also strictly comply with the school's child protection
policy.

Duties and Responsibilities of Pupils, Students and Learners

Pupils, students and learners shall have the following duties and
responsibilities:

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 A. Comply with the school's regulations, as long as they are in harmony with
their best interests. Pupils, students and learners shall refrain from:

i. Engaging in discrimination, or leading a group of pupils or students

to discriminate another, with reference to one's physical appearance,
weaknesses and status of any sort;
ii. Doing any act that is inappropriate or sexually provocative;
iii. Participating in behavior of other students that is illegal, unsafe or
abusive;
iv. Marking or damaging school property, including books, in any way;
v. Engaging in fights or any aggressive behavior;
vi. Introducing into the school premises or otherwise possessing
prohibited articles, such as deadly weapons, drugs, alcohol, toxic and
noxious substances, cigarettes and pornographic material; and
vii. Performing other similar acts that cause damage or injury to another.

An allegation that any of these acts has been committed shall not be used to
curtail the child's basic rights, or interpreted to defeat the objectives of this
Department Order.

B. Conduct themselves in accordance with their levels of development,

maturity, and demonstrated capabilities, with a proper regard for the rights
and welfare of other
persons;
C. Respect another person's rights regardless of opinion, status, gender,
ethnicity, religion, as well as everyone's moral and physical integrity; and
D. Observe the Code of Conduct for pupils, students and learners.

Establishment of Child Protection Committee

All public and private elementary and secondary schools shall establish a
Child Protection Committee (CPC).

A. The CPC shall be composed of the following:

1. School Head/Administrator-Chairperson
2. Guidance Counselor/ Teacher - Vice Chairperson
3. Representative of the Teachers as designated by the Faculty Club
4. Representative of the Parents as designated by the Parents-Teachers
Association
5. Representative of pupils, students and learners as designated by the
Supreme Student Council
6. Representative from the Community as designated by the Punong
Barangay, preferably a member of the Barangay Council for the
Protection of Children (BCPC).

B. The CPC shall perform the following functions:

1. Draft a school child protection policy with a code of conduct and a plan
to ensure child protection and safety, which shall be reviewed every three

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 (3) years. The template for the school child protection policy is attached
as Annex "C";
2. Initiate information dissemination programs and organize activities for
the protection of children from abuse, exploitation, violence,
discrimination and bullying or peer
abuse;
3. Develop and implement a school-based referral and monitoring system.
The template for the referral system is attached as Annex "D";
4. Establish a system for identifying students who may be suffering from
significant harm based on any physical, emotional or behavioral signs;
5. Identify, refer and, if appropriate, report to the appropriate offices cases
involving child abuse, exploitation, violence, discrimination and bullying;
6. Give assistance to parents or guardians, whenever necessary in securing
expert guidance counseling from the appropriate offices or institutions;
7. Coordinate closely with the Women and Child Protection Desks of the
Philippine National Police (PNP), the Local Social Welfare and
Development Office (LSWDO), other government agencies, and non-
governmental organizations (NGOs), as may be appropriate;
8. Monitor the implementation of positive measures and effective
procedures in providing the necessary support for the child and for those
who care for the child; and
9. Ensure that the children's right to be heard are respected and upheld in
all matters and procedures affecting their welfare.

VI. PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO ADDRESS CHILD ABUSE, EXPLOITATION,

VIOLENCE, DISCRIMINATION AND BULLYING AND OTHER ACTS OF
ABUSE

Capacity Building of School Officials, Personnel, Parents and Students

All public and private elementary and secondary schools shall build the
capacities of school personnel, pupils, students and learners, parents and
guardians to understand and deal with child abuse, exploitation, violence and
discrimination cases, bullying and peer violence by conducting sessions, trainings
and seminars on positive peer relationships and enhancement of social and
emotional competence.

They shall use training modules which include positive and non-violent
discipline in classroom management, anger and stress management and gender
sensitivity. They shall likewise employ means which enhance the skills and
pedagogy in integrating and teaching children's rights in the classroom.

The programs that are intended to promote Positive and Non-Violent

Discipline include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Integration of education sessions on corporal punishment and positive

discipline in the initiatives of the Parent-Teachers Associations (PTAs);

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 2. Capacity-building programs for school administrators, teachers and non-
academic personnel focused on children's rights, child development and
positive and nonviolent approaches in teaching and classroom management,
to enable them to incorporate positive discipline messages in parent-teacher
conferences and family counseling, and integrate messages on children's
rights and corporal punishment in classroom discussions;
3. Encouraging and supporting the formation and initiatives of support groups
among teaching and non-teaching staff, and parents and caregivers;
4. Implementing specific parenting orientation sessions with parents and
caregivers and other activities;
5. Implementing school activities or events that raise awareness on children's
rights, corporal punishment and positive discipline, fostering the active
involvement of and providing venues for bringing together parents, families
and children;
6. Encouraging and supporting student-led initiatives to raise awareness on
children's rights, corporal punishment and positive discipline; and
7. Setting up child-friendly mechanisms for obtaining children's views and
participation in the formulation, monitoring and assessment of school rules
and policies related to student discipline.

VII. PROTECTIVE AND REMEDIAL MEASURES TO ADDRESS CHILD ABUSE,

EXPLOITATION, VIOLENCE, DISCRIMINATION, BULLYING AND OTHER
ACTS OF ABUSE
Procedures in Handling Bullying Incidents in Schools. A complaint for bullying
or peer abuse shall be acted upon by the School Head following the procedures
herein set forth:

a. Bullying - Upon the filing of a complaint or upon notice by a school

personnel or official of any bullying or peer abuse incident, the same shall be
immediately reported to the School Head, who shall inform the parents or
guardian of the victim and the offending child, in a meeting called for the
purpose. The victim and the offending child shall be referred to the Child
Protection Committee for counseling and other interventions. The penalty of
reprimand, if warranted, may be imposed by the School Head in the
presence of the parents or guardians.
If bullying is committed for a second or subsequent time, after the offending
child has received counseling or other interventions, the penalty of
suspension for not more than one (1) week may be imposed by the School
Head, if such is warranted. During the period of suspension, the offending
child and the parents or guardians may be required to attend further
seminars and counseling. The School Head shall likewise ensure that the
appropriate interventions, counseling and other services, are provided for the
victim or victims of bullying.

b. Bullying that results in serious physical injuries or death – If the bullying or

peer abuse resulted in serious physical injuries or death, whenever

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 appropriate, the case shall be dealt with in accordance with the provisions of
Republic Act 9344 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.

c. Procedure - In all cases where the imposable penalty on the offending child
is suspension, exclusion or expulsion, the following minimum requirements
of due process shall be complied with:

1. The child and the parents or guardians must be informed of the

complaint in writing;
2. The child shall be given the opportunity to answer the complaint in
writing, with the assistance of the parents or guardian;
3. The decision of the school head must be in writing, stating the facts and
the reasons for the decision;
4. The decision of the school head may be appealed, as provided in existing
rules of the Department.

Implementation of Non-punitive Measures. Depending on the gravity of the

bullying committed by any pupil, student or learner, the school may impose
other non-punitive measures, in lieu of punitive measures, in accordance with
the principles of Positive and Non-Violent Discipline.

Other acts of violence or abuse. Other serious acts of violence or abuse

committed by a pupil, student or learner upon another pupil, student or learner
of the same school, shall, and whenever appropriate, be dealt with in
accordance with the provisions of Republic Act 9344 and its Implementing
Rules and Regulations.

VIII. RULES AND PROCEDURES IN HANDLING CHILD ABUSE,

EXPLOITATION, VIOLENCE AND DISCRIMINATION CASES

School Discipline Rules of Procedure

A.1 Creation of School Discipline Committee.

There shall be a committee, which will handle grave/major offenses. They

shall be composed of chairperson, co-chairperson and member. The school
head shall designate school disciplinary officer , grade level disciplinary
officer and class adviser per curriculum level.

A.2 Duties and Responsibilities of School Discipline Committee

The committee shall have the following specific duties and responsibilities.

2.1. School Discipline Officer as Chairperson

 He/she shall serve as school prefect of discipline.

 He/she shall investigate cases listed on the offenses punishable by
suspension or advise to transfer depending on the seriousness of the
offense.

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  He/she shall secure records with confidentiality.
 He/she shall serve as mediator between the offender and the
aggrieved party.

2.2. Grade Level Discipline Officer as Co-chairperson

 He/she shall serve as co-prefect of discipline within the year level in

the absence of School Discipline Officer who shall investigate cases
listed on the offenses punishable by suspension or advise to transfer
depending on the seriousness of the offense.
 He/she shall secure records with confidentiality.
 He/she shall serve as mediator between the offender and the
aggrieved party.

2.3. Class Adviser as member

 He/she shall serve as liaison between the school and the parents or
guardians.
 He/she shall write letters to call the attention of parents or guardians
to invite for a conference.
 Prepare the anecdotal report and safeguard confidentiality.

A.3 Referral

All cases beyond the control and expertise of School Discipline Committee
shall be referred to the following offices and furnish copy of referral form
attached with anecdotal report and other supporting documents for more
extensive supervision and control.

3.1. Office of the School Head

 The case needs administrative action.

 The case needs for referral to other government agency and private
institutions.

3.2. Office of the School Guidance Counselor/Advocate

 The client manifests deviant and maladjustment behaviors.

 The client violates the school rules and regulations in spite of signing
the behavior contract.
 The client needs to seek professional help.

3.3. In all sexual abuse-related cases must be immediately reported by the

School Head to the division CPP focal person accompanied with an intake
sheet/referral form.

A.4 Jurisprudence.

All minor offenses or infractions of good discipline shall be handled first by

class advisers. However, if the case is a grave offense, the class adviser is

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expected to refer the case to the School Discipline Committee. They shall call
the attention of parents or guardians for a short conference and prepare the
anecdotal report. When the parties involved are between and/or among
different year levels, the jurisdiction of school discipline officer shall be
based on the year level of the primary offender. The Child Protection
Committee (CPC) shall handle all sensitive cases and when the parties
involved are between or among students and teaching and/or non-teaching
staff.

A.5 Guidelines in Attendance and Punctuality

The following guidelines in attendance and punctuality shall be observed.

Regularity of attendance and punctuality are required in all classes. A

student who has been absent or has cut classes is required to present a
letter of explanation from his/her parents or guardians or to bring them to
school for a short conference with the section adviser or guidance counselor
as the case may be.

Attendance of students in special holidays, activities relative to their

religions shall be allowed provided permission of the school head is sought.

A student who incurs absences of more than twenty percent (20%) of the
prescribed number of class or laboratory periods during the school year or
term should be given a failing grade and given no credits for the course or
subject. However, the learner will have a passing mark if he/she will comply
the necessary requirements as stated in the intervention plan instituted by
the School Administration/School Head. Provided further, the school head
may at his/her discretion may exempt a learner who exceeds the twenty
percent limit for reasons considered valid and acceptable to the school. Such
discretion shall not excuse the student concerned from responsibility in
keeping up with lesson assignments and taking examinations where
indicated. The discretionary authority is vested in the school head and may
not be availed of by a student nor granted by a faculty member without the
consent of the school head.

Habitual tardiness especially during the first period in the morning and in
the afternoon shall not be allowed. Teachers concerned shall call for the
parents of the student concerned or visit him/her at home.

A.6 Guidelines for the School Uniform

The guidelines for the school uniform are the following:

A school uniform shall be prescribed for all learner “AS PER AGREEMENT”
by parents, teachers, and other stakeholders.

The uniform for male learners: polo/shirt with school logo; shorts or pants;
shoes with socks.

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The uniform for female learners: blouse/shirt with sports collar and school
logo; skirt length shall be knee level or below and shoes with socks.

All learners shall be required to wear the official school ID in the school
campus.

The acceptable haircut for male learners shall be at least one (1) inch above
the ear and three (3) inches above the collar line. And other hairstyle that
would show his ears and face.

A.7 Categories of Offenses to the School Rules and Regulations.

The following offenses shall be categorized as:

7.1. Grave Offense.

The offenses punishable by suspension or recommended for transfer

depending on the seriousness of the offense are considered grave offenses.

 Gross misconduct
 Cheating, stealing, and selling stolen goods in school
 Assaulting or making a threat to assault a teacher or any other school
authority or his agents or students
 Rizzing (an ability to charm or woo a person) towards all or any school
personnel
 Exhibitionism, immoral acts and other similar sexual acts but not
limited to kissing, necking, petting and fondling
 Smoking/Vaping inside the school premises
 Vandalism, writing on or destroying school property like chairs,
tables, windows, books, laboratory equipment and others
 Gambling of any sort
 Drinking and bringing intoxicants and liquor and entering to
school/class under the influence of any alcoholic beverages and
substance
 Carrying and concealing deadly weapons
 Extortion or asking money from others
 Fighting and conspiring to cause injury to others
 Using, possessing of paraphernalia, and selling of prohibited drugs
 Use and possession of any improvise equipment’s for tattooing
 Hazing in any form or manner whether inside or outside the school
premises
 Membership and involvement of unauthorize groups or organization
but not limited to gangsterism
 Instigating, leading or participating in concerned activities leading to
stoppage of classes
 Preventing, threatening students or faculty members or school
authorities from discharging their duties or from attending classes or
entering school premises

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  Forging or tampering with school records or transfer forms
 Using, possessing, and sharing of pornographic materials
 Unauthorized representation of person in authority
 Bullying of any forms and cyber libel
 Driving without license
 Jumping over the fence
 Video recording or taking pictures of school personnel or learners
without consent

7.2. Minor Offense.

The minor offenses or infractions of good discipline to school rules and

regulations are the following:

 Absenteeism, cutting of classes and tardiness

 Public display of affection
 Failure to wear proper dress code/uniform
 Wearing of cap and the like inside the classroom
 Wearing of earrings for male learners and more than a pair of earrings
for female learners, outlandish hairstyles, painting of tattoo, over
accessories and body piercing
 Patronizing suspected prostitution den, gambling and gaming hubs
and pornographic places and sites
 Using profane language to insult another
 Littering (plastic cups, bottles, candy wrappers or any waste) inside
the school campus specially inside the classroom and corridors
 Loitering and staying inside or outside the school during class hour
 Using gadgets like cellular phones, i-pad, psp, etc. during class hour
 Unruly behavior during assemblies, religious services, etc.
 Entering offices or classroom without permission
 Refusal to display school ID prominently and placing stickers and
other objects on school ID
 Sitting on tables, standing on benches as sitting with feet up and legs
wide apart
 Writing or drawing on a fellow student’s books and notebooks
 Borrowing books and other school property without returning
 Spending for personal use of funds entrusted to him/her
 Refusing to obey a student leader when the latter is discharging
his/her duty or representing an authority
 Disrespectful to the national flag and singing of national anthem
 Spitting elsewhere
 Improper disposal chewing gum causing damage
 Putting make-up and face powder while the class is on going/during
class hour
 Urinating elsewhere or in inappropriate places
 Voyeurism

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  Not giving letter to parents

A.8 Penal Provisions.

The school head have mandated of authority, accountability and

responsibility for creating an environment conducive to teaching and
learning within the school that is he/she be the only deemed person in
authority. The school head is therefore in power to determine and execute
the necessary sanction mandated by the school rules and regulations.

In the exercise of discretion given to the school head, all submitted reports
and recommendations by the various levels of officers (guidance
counselor/advocate, and school discipline committee) shall be considered
supportive and guidelines for proper basis of judgment, fair and just
decision.

In case of irresponsible and undesirable behavior, the following sanctions

may be imposed:

 Oral warning and written reprimand. The violator shall be reminded

on his/her misbehavior and shall sign on the behavior contract
together with his/her parent/guardian. The case should be recorded
in the confidential log book.
 Probationary. The violator shall be required to undergo therapy. There
are two types of therapy: the school therapy and home therapy. In
school therapy, the student shall be given school tasks that aim to
develop his/her sense of responsibility, moral character and personal
discipline under the supervision of guidance counselor, school
discipline officer and class adviser. On the other hand, home therapy
shall be given to student who needs parental guidance. He/she shall
be given tasks that aim to develop his/her intra personal skills under
the supervision of guidance counselor, school discipline officer, class
adviser and parents/guardians.
 Suspension. The violator may be suspended for a fixed period. It will
be recorded in the student’s anecdotal record.
 Recommend for Transfer. The violator shall be recommended to
transfer to other school.

Disciplinary Actions
Practice positive and non-violent discipline as may be required under the
circumstances, provided, that in no case shall corporal punishment be
inflicted upon them.

 Think about all the possible reasons for the student’s behavior. Consider
the child’s stage of development and individuality. List as many reasons
as you can why a child would behave this way and then think about
which of those reasons might explain this child`s behavior in this
situation.

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  Remember your long-term goals. Think about the characteristics that
you hope your students will develop. What kind of long-term impacts do
you hope to have on your students?
 Provide warmth. Think about how you can ensure that the student feels
safe and respected as you solve this problem. What are some ways that
you could provide warmth or support?
 Provide structure. Think of what the student needs to understand about
the situation and how you will engage him or her in finding solutions to
the problem. What are some ways that you could provide guidance and
information?
 Respond with positive discipline. Once you have thought through the
problem, you can now respond in a positive way to resolve it. Involve the
student in thinking about and finding solutions to challenges and
difficulties.

Category First Offense Second Offense Third Offense Fourth Offense

Minor Refer to the class adviser Refer to the School Refer to the Guidance From discipline
Offense for the recording in the Discipline Officer Counselor for recording committee
anecdotal record for recording and and assessment Refer to the
assessment Principal
Outcome Oral Reprimand Oral and Written Probationary with Suspension
Reprimand intervention
Grave 1. Refer to the School Refer to the Refer to the School
Offense Discipline Officer Principal SGC Committee
(Positive Refer to the Guidance
Disciplinary Counselor (Processing)
Intervention)
2. Refer to the
Guidance
Counselor

Outcome Probationary with Suspension with Recommend for

intervention intervention transfer

Note:

Suspension from school shall not exceed three (3) days and may be
authorized by the school head without the approval of the Division
Superintendent. However, parents must be informed by the teacher or the
school head of any misconduct on the part of their children for which
disciplinary action is necessary. The respondent shall be liable for any actual
damages the aggrieved party incurred. Decision or resolution of the
committee shall be deemed final and executory without prejudice to the filing
of a separate action (civil or criminal). The filing of protest to the SDS shall

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 stay the imposition of the penalty executed by the school head until
resolved.

Rules and Procedures in Handling Child Abuse, Exploitation, Violence and

Discrimination Cases

b.1 Prohibited Acts

The following acts, as defined in Section 3 of this Order, are hereby

prohibited and shall be penalized in administrative proceedings as Grave
or Simple Misconduct depending on the gravity of the act and its
consequences, under existing laws, rules and regulations:

1. Child abuse;

2. Discrimination against children;

3. Child Exploitation ;

4. Violence Against Children in School;

5. Corporal Punishment;

6. Any analogous or similar acts.

b.2 . Investigation and Reporting.

The reporting and referral of cases of child abuse, exploitation, violence or

discrimination, shall be done expeditiously, as herein provided.
Investigation and Reporting. TEACHERS AND SCHOOL HEADS are not
allowed to conduct investigation

Public Schools

a. The School Head or the Schools Division Superintendent, upon receipt of

the Complaint, shall forward the same, within forty-eight (48) hours, to the
Disciplining Authority, who shall then issue an Order for the conduct of a
fact finding investigation, not later than seventy-two (72) hours from
submission. These periods shall be strictly observed, except when justified
by circumstances beyond their control; Provided, that, if the person
complained of is a non-teaching personnel, the Schools Division
Superintendent shall cause the conduct of a fact-finding investigation within
the same period.

b. If a complaint is not sufficient in form, the concerned School Head,

Schools Division Superintendent, or Disciplining Authority shall
immediately inform the complainant of the requirements of a formal

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complaint. Upon the filing of the formal complaint, the same shall be acted
upon pursuant to the preceding paragraphs.

c. The conduct of a fact-finding investigation shall be in accordance with

the DepEd Order 49, s2006 Revised Rules of Procedure of the Department
of Education in Administrative Cases. Pending investigation, upon referral
of the School Principal or Guidance Counselor/Teacher, the Local Social
Welfare and Development Officer (LSWDO) of the concerned local
government unit shall assess the child and provide psycho social
intervention to help the child victim recover from whatever trauma he or
she has experienced as a result of the abuse. The offender shall likewise
undergo psycho social intervention if such is warranted.

If a prima facie case exists based on the Investigation Report and the
records, a Formal Charge shall be issued by the Disciplining Authority,
which may be the basis for the issuance of an Order of Preventive
Suspension or as an alternative, reassignment of the offending party, as
may be warranted. The respondent may be placed under preventive
suspension pending investigation, for a period of ninety (90) days, if the
injury or abuse committed against a child is so grave, as to render the child
unable to attend his or her classes. The respondent may also be preventively
suspended to preclude the possibility of influencing or intimidating
witnesses.

The respondent may file a Motion for Reconsideration with the Disciplining
Authority or may elevate the same to the Civil Service Commission by way of
an Appeal within fifteen (15) days from receipt thereof.

d. The Revised Rules of Procedure of the Department of Education in

Administrative Cases shall apply in all other aspects.

e. A complaint for education-related sexual harassment as defined under

Resolution No. 01-0940 of the Civil Service Commission, must be in
writing, signed and sworn to by the complainant. It shall contain the
following:

1. the full name and address of the complainant;

2. the full name, address, and position of the respondent;

3. a brief statement of the relevant facts;

4. evidence, in support of the complainant, if any;

5. a certification of non-forum shopping.

E.1. The Complaint shall be referred to the Committee on Decorum

and Investigation. Upon receipt of the complaint, the Committee
shall require the person complained of to submit his or her
Counter Affidavit Comment, which shall be under oath, not later

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 than three (3) days from receipt of the notice, furnishing the
complainant a copy thereof, otherwise the Counter-Affidavit or
Comment shall be considered as not filed.

E.2. The procedure for the conduct of an investigation and all

other related incidents, shall be in accordance with the rules under
Resolution No. 01-0940 of the Civil Service Commission; Provided,
that, if the respondent is a teacher, the composition of the
Formal Investigating Committee shall be in accordance with
Section 9 of R.A. 4670.

f. The Regional Directors shall periodically monitor and keep a record of all
reported child abuse cases, and submit a final consolidated regional report
to the Office of the Undersecretary for Legal and Legislative Affairs and the
Undersecretary for Regional Operations.

g. Failure to submit an incident report or to render a decision involving the

case within the prescribed period, without justifiable cause, shall be a
ground for administrative action for neglect of duty against the responsible
official.

h. The Office of the Undersecretary for Legal and Legislative Affairs shall
compile the regional reports and submit an annual report to the Secretary.

Jurisdiction. Complaints of child abuse, violence, discrimination,

exploitation, bullying and other acts of abuse under this Department Order
shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Department, and shall not
be brought for amicable settlement before the Barangay, subject to existing
laws, rules and regulations. Complaints for acts committed by persons not
under the jurisdiction of the Disciplinary Authority of the Department shall
be referred to the appropriate authorities.

Confidentiality. In child abuse, violence, discrimination, exploitation,

bullying or peer abuse and other acts of abuse by a pupil, student or
learners, the identity or other information that may reasonably identify the
pupil, student or learner, whether victim or offender, shall be withheld from
the public to protect his or her privacy.

On the other hand, the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers protects
the rights of teachers and no publicity shall be given to any disciplinary
action against a teacher during the pendency of his or her case.

Criminal and Civil Liability. Criminal and civil liability arising from
child abuse, discrimination, exploitation, and other acts of abuse are
separate and distinct, and shall not be a bar to the filing of an
administrative case under these guidelines.

Private Schools

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 Complaint against school personnel or official. A complaint for child
abuse, violence, exploitation or discrimination in a private school shall be
filed with the School Head/Chief Executive Officer and shall be acted
upon pursuant to the school's rules of procedures on administrative cases.
The penalty shall be that which is provided by the rules of the school,
subject to the requirements of due process. The administrative case shall be
without prejudice to any civil or criminal case that may be filed.

The private school shall submit the report (Annex"A") to the Division Office
after each school year.

IX. REFERRAL AND ASSESSSMENT OF VICTIMS AND OFFENDERS AND

OTHER CHILDREN

Referral and Assessment. In all cases involving child abuse, violence,

exploitation, discrimination, bullying and other acts of abuse, the CPC shall
accomplish the Intake Sheet (Annex "B"). The School Head may refer the
victims and offenders in cases involving child abuse, exploitation,
discrimination, bullying or peer abuse and other acts of abuse, to the
LSWDO for assessment. The LSWDO shall determine the appropriate
intervention.

The School Head, with the aid of the assigned Guidance

Counselor/Teacher, and in coordination with the LSWDO, shall
immediately remove the victim, or in appropriate cases the offender, from
the place of the incident, if the victim is determined to be at risk. The child's
family shall be informed of any action taken.

The School Head may also refer to the LSWDO other pupils, students or
learners who are victims of abuse at home, children at risk, children in
especially difficult circumstances, children with special needs or at risk,
children facing difficult situations, or those who are exhibiting signs of
aggressive behavior, with a view to obtaining professional assessment,
appropriate interventions and assistance from competent service providers.

X. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Duties of Private Schools

Private Schools shall be responsible for promulgating a school child

protection policy, including a policy on bullying, a protocol for reporting
and procedures for handling and management of cases, consistent with
these policies and guidelines.

Separability Clause

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 Any part or provision of this Department Order which may be held invalid or
unconstitutional shall not affect the validity and effectivity of the other
provisions.

Repealing Clause

All prior Department Orders or other issuances, or provisions thereof,

which are inconsistent with this Department Order are hereby repealed,
revised or modified accordingly.

Mandatory Reporting

It is necessary to every school personnel to inform any member of the CPC if

she/he knows someone is being abused or has been abused. The CPC
member to whom an incident has been reported shall take the initial actions
to cause the investigation of the incident and the provision of appropriate
services to the victim.

All school personnel shall in no way obstruct an internal investigation or one

conducted by law enforcers of a case of child abuse. Nor should any school
personnel cover the culpability of an alleged perpetrator of child abuse. Any
investigation of a child abuse incident shall always take into consideration
the best interest of the child.

The CPC will not dismiss a child’s accusation of abuse without thorough and
appropriate investigation no matter who the alleged perpetrator is.

Reporting Procedures

Abused Child – Class Adviser or concern individual – Guidance Counsellor –

CPC Parent – LSWDO

Confidentiality

The identity of students who have been involved either as victims or as

perpetrators of serious child abuse cases shall be kept confidential at all
times to the public.

XI. DUTIES THAT LEARNERS MUST DO TO PROMOTE A SAFE AND

PROTECTIVE ENVIRONMENT IN THE SCHOOL THROUGH THE
OBSERVANCE OF THIS CODE OF CONDUCT AND OTHER SCHOOL
POLICIES.

Duties of the Learners

 Follow the existing school rules and regulation;

 Maintain harmonious relationship with peers, to teaching and non
teaching personnel;
 Engage in different academic and co-curricular activities;

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  Be sensitive with the feelings of others;
 Use free time productively;
 Maintain personal hygiene and grooming;
 Cooperate and participate in class activities;
 Respect the rights of other students
 Be responsible enough to their actions and make good decisions.
 Loving to their teachers, co-students and to the environments.
 Mutual respect and cooperation.
 Be reasonable and can accept failures

Duties that Leaners must do to promote a safe and protective

environment in the school.

Learners must refrain from:

1. Disrespect the rights of others.

2. Forming gang, group or any organization not recognized by the school;
3. Bullying or assaulting to other students;
4. Loitering during classes hours;
5. Unnecessary or habitual absences;
6. Gambling inside the campus
7. Using electronic gadgets or cell phone during classes hours;
8. Destruction of the school or other student’s property;
9. Smoking or using drugs inside or outside the campus
10.Drinking Intoxicant and liquor/coming to school under the influence of
Liquor.
11.Hazing in any form inside or outside the school campus
12.Immorality of any form.

XII. SANCTION AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE CHILD

PROTECTION POLICY.

The conduct of a fact-finding investigation shall be in accordance with

the Revised Rules of Procedure of the Department of Education in
Administrative Cases. Pending investigation, upon referral of the School
Principal or Guidance Counselor/Teacher, the Local Social Welfare and
DevelopmentOfficer (LSWDO) of the concerned local government unit
shall assess the child and provide psycho social intervention to help the
child victim recover from whatever trauma he or she has experienced as a
result of the abuse. The offender shall likewise undergo psycho social
intervention if such is warranted.

If a prima facie case exists based on the Investigation Report and the
Records, a formal charge shall be issued by the disciplining authority, which
may be the basis for the issuance of an order of preventive suspension or as
an alternative, reassignment of the offending party, as maybe warranted. The
respondent maybe placed under preventive suspension pending
investigation, for a period of ninety (90) days, if the injury or abuse

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 committed against a child is so grave, as to render the child unable to attend
his or her classes. The respondent may also be preventively suspended to
preclude the possibility of influencing or intimidating witnesses.

The respondent may file a Motion for Reconsideration with the disciplining
authority or may elevate the same to the Civil Service Commission, by way of
an appeal within 15 days from the receipt thereof.

Implementation of the Policy.

 The CPP shall take effect immediately after the final draft that is duly
CPC.
 After the rough draft of the CPP it will be presented during the faculty
meeting.
 There will also be time to be set to be presented to the PTA, BCPC,
MSWDO and Women and Children’s desk office WCPD-PNP

Review of the Child Protection Policy.

This child protection policy shall be reviewed annually by the Child
Protection Committee to evaluate its effectiveness and relevance with
evolving needs and concerns of the students.

Division Child Protection Committee

Chairperson – Schools Division Superintendent

Vice Chairperson – Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

Members:

 Division Federated Faculty President

 Division Federated PTA President
 Division Federated SSG President
 Legal Personnel
 Division Learner Rights Protection Focal (Permanent and Alternate)

Division Learner Rights Protection Desk Members

Chairperson: Division Learner Rights Protection Focal Permanent

Vice Chairperson: Division Learner Rights Protection Focal Alternate

Members:

Guidance Counselor
Guidance Coordinator
Legal Assistant
Student Representative - SSLG President

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References
1. DECS Manual
2. DepEd Order No. 40 series 2012
3. United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
(UNCRC)

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 APPENDICES

Appendix A Flow Chart

Enclosure A-1

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Appendix B Intake Sheet

Department of Education

INTAKE SHEET

I. INFORMATION:
A. VICTIM:

Name: _____________________________________________
Date of Birth: __________________________ Age: __________ Sex: ___________
Gr. /Yr. and Section: __________________ Adviser: ____________
Parents:
Mother: _______________________ Age: _______
Occupation: ____________________
Address: _______________________
Father: ________________________ Age: _______
Occupation: ____________________
Address and Contact Number:
__________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

B. COMPLAINANT:
Name: ____________________________________________________
Relationship to Victim: ___________________________________
Address and Contact Number:
_________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

C. RESPONDENT:
C-1. If respondent is a School Personnel
Name: _____________________________________________________
Date of Birth: ___________________________ Age: ________________ Sex:
________________

Designation/Position: __________________________________
Address and Contact Number:
__________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

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C-2. If respondent is a Student
Name: ________________________________________________
Date of Birth: __________________________ Age: _____________ Sex: _____________
Gr. /Yr. and Section: ____________________ Adviser: ______________
Parents/Guardian:
Mother: ______________________________ Age: __________
Occupation: ______________________
Address and Contact Number: _____________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Father: ______________________________ Age: __________
Occupation: ___________________________
Address and Contact Number:____________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
II. DETAILS OF THE CASE:
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
III. ACTION TAKEN:
1.
2.
3.
IV. RECOMMENDATIONS:
1.
2.
3.

Prepared By:

_____________________________
Name over Printed Name

_____________________________
Designation

_____________________________
Date

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Appendix C Profiling and Initial Risk Assessment Tools for Children-at-Risk

Profiling and Initial Risk Assessment Tools for Children-at-Risk

PART I:

This form will help the guidance teacher or guidance counselor quickly note down
risk factors that make the child vulnerable to coming into conflict with the law. A
check mark on those items in red/bold font require immediate referral of the child
to the LSWDO, DSWD or licensed child-caring agencies and NGOs for further
assessment and treatment or intervention planning.

A mark on the other items or factors, other than those in red, require further
investigation or data gathering on the part of the school CPC before referral is made
to the LSWDO or DSWD.

Initial assessment made using this form will not substitute for the professional
assessment and judgment of a licensed counselor, licensed child psychologist and
licensed social worker.

I. Child’s Identifying Information

Name:
____________________________________________________________________________
Age: ________________ Date of Birth:
________________________
Sex: ________________
Address:
__________________________________________________________________________
In School? ____ Yes; Grade/Year Level: ____________
____ No; Highest grade/year level finished: _________________
Caregivers: ____ Father only ____ Mother only ____ Father and Mother
____ Others(indicate relationship to child):
_________________________________
Caregiver’s source of income/employment and monthly income:
_____________________________
No. of Siblings: _________ No. of Siblings below 18 yrs. Old: _______________
Ordinal Position: ___________

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II. Individual factors:

_____ History of substance/Alcohol abuse

_____ Involvement in gangs
_____ Involvement in any positive youth development activity, identify:
_______________________
_____ Reported incidents of sudden outbursts of anger/irritability exhibited in
school
_____ Report or allegations of traumatic experience of the child
_____ Reported recent suicide attempts or suicidal ideation
_____ Child observed in class to be depressed, anxious and out of focus most of the
time
_____ Constant somatic complaints
_____ Reported/Noted thoughts disturbances

Types of offenses committed (Mark with X and indicate how many times reported
for every type of offense committed)
_______________ Theft
_______________ Robbery
_______________ Physical injuries
_______________ Sexual harassment
_______________ Rape
_______________ Homicide
_______________ Murder
_______________ Drug-related offense
_______________ Other offenses punished under penal laws (please indicate)

Family/community factors:
_____ Child is a victim of abuse, identity ________________ (sexual, physical,
emotional, verbal)
_____ Child is a victim of neglect
_____ Child has no parents or no adult guardian in the household
_____ History of parental criminal behavior
_____ History of sibling’s criminal behavior
_____ Witness to family/domestic violence
_____ Parent substance abuse
_____ Homeless
_____ Abandoned

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_____ Witness to community violence
_____ Presence of support system (family, community, church, school)

School behavior
_____ Child is behaving well in school
_____ Child is a victim of bullying in school
_____ Child has been observed to have moderate behavior problems in school
_____ Child had severe problems with behavior in school. Child has been reported
for bullying in school.

Juvenile Justice (JJ)

History of criminal behavior
_____ Current criminal behavior is the first known occurrence
_____ Youth has engaged in multiple delinquent acts in the past year

Seriousness
_____ Youth has engaged only in status violations or violations of local ordinances
_____ Youth has engaged in criminal behavior
_____ Youth has engaged in criminal behavior that places other citizens at risk of
significant physical harm

Peer Influences
_____ Youth’s primary peer social network does not engage in delinquent behavior
_____ Youth predominantly has peers who engage in delinquent behavior
_____ Youth’s primary peer social network are known to engage in criminal behavior
_________________________________
Indicators were based on the Juvenile Justice Module of the Child and Adolescent Needs and
Strengths Manual. Preda Foundation (1999)

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 Enclosure A-2
PART II:
The table below further provides a non-exhaustive list of examples of
evidence which would suggest that a student has met the threshold for an
immediate referral to the proper authorities (LSWDO, Licensed SW of accredited
and duly-licensed child caring agency, or to the DSWD CIU) or whether there is still
a need for further investigation or data gathering on the allegations before referrals
are made.

Initial assessment made using this form will not substitute for the
professional assessment and judgment of a licensed counselor, licensed
child psychologist and licensed social worker.

Referral to LSWDO for immediate intervention within 8 hours

Initial Assessment: For further investigation before referral to LSWDO or
DSWD within 24 hours

Any allegation of abuse or neglect or any Allegation of physical assault with no

suspicious injury in a non-mobile child visible injury (child is mobile and verbal)

Two or more minor injuries in non-verbal

young children (including disabled
children)

Allegations or suspicions about a serious Any incident/injury triggering concern

injury e.g. a series of apparently accidental
injuries or a minor non-accidental injury

Allegations or suspicions about a sexual

abuse perpetrated against a child

Repeated allegations or reasonable Repeated expressed minor concerns

suspicions of non-accidental injury or from one or more sources on suspicions
injuries on non-accidental injury

The child has been traumatized, injured Allegation concerning verbal threats
or neglected as a result of domestic
violence
Allegations of emotional abuse including
Repeated allegations involving serious that caused by minor domestic violence
verbal threats and/or emotional abuse

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Allegations/reasonable suspicions of
serious neglect
Allegations of periodic neglect including
insufficient supervision; poor hygiene; clothing
or nutrition; failure to seek/attend treatments
or appointments; young carers undertaking
intimate personal care.

Direct allegation of sexual abuse made by Suspicions of sexual abuse (e.g. medical
child or abuser’s confession to such concerns, sexualized behavior, or referral
abuse by concerned relative, neighbor and
Any allegation suggesting connections caregiver)
between sexually abused children in
different families or more than one
abuser.

An individual inside the child’s home

posing a risk to the child (alleged
perpetrator living with the child or who
has daily access to the child/adult alleged
of threatening child to commit crime,
etc.)

Any suspicious injury or allegation

involving a child already subject to a child
protection plan or looked after by a local
authority.

No Available parent/carer and child is left No available parent, child in need of

abandoned child temporary accommodation and no
specific risk if this needs is met

Suspicion that a child has suffered or is at

risk of significant harm due to
fabricated/induced illness.

A child reported to be at-risk of sexual

exploitation of trafficking

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 Pregnancy in a child

A child at risk of forced marriage

Initial assessment made by:

____________________________________ _________________________
Name and Signature Designation

Noted By:

____________________________________ _________________________
Name and Signature Designation

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 Enclosure A-3
Appendix D Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL) Intake Form

Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL) Intake Form

Division: __________________ Region: __________________

Name of School: _________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
Case. No: _____________________
Date: ________________________

I. Identifying Information

Name: _____________________________________________________________
Nickname: __________________
Age: ___________ Sex: _________________
Date of Birth: _____________________
Place of Birth: _____________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________
Grade/Year Level & Section: ____________________________________________
Class Adviser: ________________________________________________________

Parents/Guardian Information:

Parents/Guardian: ____________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________
Contact No’s: ________________________________________________________

II. Problem Presented (Information on the Reported Offense)

Alleged offense committed by the student (describe incident as reported):

__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

Place and Date of Alleged Commission of Offense:

_________________________________________
Name of referring party/relation to the child:
____________________________________________

Name of victim/s (if any): _________________________________ Grade/Level:

________________
Previous Offense reported in school, if any (please indicate date):
__________________________________________________________________________________

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III. Actions Taken, if any
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

IV. Disposition:

Referred and/or Released to:

LSWDO Name: ___________________________Contact No: ___________________

PNP Name: ______________________________Contact No: ___________________
NGO/FBO Name of Organization:____________________________________
Contact No: ___________________

Released to:

Parents
Guardian
Relative/s Name: ___________________________ Contact No: __________________

____________________________________
Name and Signature of Receiving Copy

Address: ________________________________________________

Prepared by:

________________________________ _________________________
Name and Signature Designation

Noted by:

________________________________ _________________________
Name and Signature Designation

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 Enclosure A-4
Appendix E REFERRAL FOR SERVICE

REFERRAL FOR SERVICE

This form should be completed by fully trained and designated

staff of the school. Original copy shall be maintained in the
school and shall form part of the client’s confidential records.
Any information contained herein and the rest of the records
Instructions
of the client shall be held in strict confidence. No information
from this card shall be shared to anyone except to service
provider and as may be authorized.
Attach additional pages with continued narrative, if needed.

Case No: _________________

To: _______________________________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________

Contact Person: ____________________________________________________________________

Name of Student: ___________________________________________________________________

Age: __________ Sex: _________ Address: ___________________________________

Reason/s for Referral:

__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________

Specific Service/s Requested:

__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________

Please refer to attached report/ intake form /case summary for more information.

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Feedback is requested. Please send to:

Referring Party/School: ______________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________
Cellphone No: ____________________ Landline No: ________________________________
E-mail Address: ______________________________ Fax No: _____________________________
Contact Person: ____________________________________________________________________

Referred by:

____________________________________ ______________________________
Signature over Printed Name Designation

____________________________________
Date Accomplished

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 Enclosure A-5
Appendix F RESTORATIVE JUSTICE AGREEMENT FORM

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE AGREEMENT FORM

I. Background of the Incident

II. Statement of Agreement

For the best interest of (name of offender) and the school/community, the following shall be
undertaken:

For the student-offender:

(Example: make a research work on the ill-effects of smoking)

__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

For the parents of the student-offender:

__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

For the teacher-adviser/Guidance Counselor or Guidance Teacher:

__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

For the social worker or Local Social Welfare and Development Officer (LSWDO):

__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

For the victim and his/her parent/s (when appropriated):

__________________________________________________________________________________

This agreement will be implemented starting _________________ until ___________________.

Prepared by:

_____________________________________
Guidance Counselor/RJP Secretary

Conformed:

_________________________ ________________________ ____________________________

(Student-offender) (Parent) LSWDO/Social Worker

Noted by:

________________________________
Principal/RJP Chairperson

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 Enclosure A-6

School-Based Report on Incidents of Bullying

School Year: ________________

School: _______________________________________ Classification: (Private/Public) __________________________________

Address: _____________________________________ Level: (Kindergarten/Elementary, Secondary) ______________________

Nature of Bullying Victims Perpetrator Status

Date/Place of Cyber Action (Resolved/Pending/
Gender- Sex Sex Recommendation
Incident Physical Social Bullyin Retaliation Name Age Name Age taken Referred to other
Based (M/F) (M/F)
g agency)

Note: Bullying is perpetrated by a student against another student which may be:
 Physical-unwanted physical contact (punching, shoving, pushing, kicking, slapping, tickling, headlocks, etc.)
 Social-refers to any deliberate, repetitive and aggressive social behavior intended to hurt or belittle an individual (name-calling, cursing, labelling, etc.)
 Gender-based – refers to any act that humiliates or excludes a person on the basis of perceived or actual sexual orientation and gender identity.
 Cyber Bullying – any bullying done through the use of technology or any electronic means (texting, email, chatting, online games, etc.)

Reviewed and Conformed by: _____________________________ Prepared by: _____________________________

Name and Designation Name/Designation

Date: ______________________ Date: __________________________

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 Enclosure A-7
School-Based Report on Incidents of Child Abuse
School Year: _____________

School: _______________________________________ Classification: (Private/Public) ___________________________

Address: ______________________________________ Level: (Kindergarten/Elementary, Secondary) _______________

Nature of Abuse Victims Perpetrators Status

Date of Verbal/ Name Name Relationship Action (Resolved/Pending/
Sex Sex
Incident Physical Sexual Psychologic (Last Name, Age (Last Name, Age to the Victim Taken Referred to other
(M/F) (M/F)
al First Name, M.I) First Name, M.I) agency)

TOTAL

Note:
Child Abuse refers to the maltreatment of a child, whether habitual or not, which includes any of the following:
 Physical-refers to acts that inflict bodily harm and which subjects children to perform tasks which are hazardous to their physical well-being;
 Sexual-refers to acts that are sexual in nature such as rape, sexual harassment, sexually demeaning remarks, forcing children to watch obscene publications or
shows, etc.; and
 Psychological – refers to acts or omissions causing or likely to cause mental or emotional suffering to the child which include intimidation, harassment, stalking,
public ridicule, threat of deduction from grade or merit as a form of punishment, and repeated verbal abuse.

- Relationship to the victim refers to relatives (father, mother, cousin, etc.) or school personnel (teachers and non-teaching staff)
- No amicable settlement for any acts of child abuse

Reviewed and Conformed by: ___________________________________ Prepared by: _____________________________________

Name and Designation Name/Designation

Date: ______________________________ Date: ________________________________

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 Enclosure A-8

CONSOLIDATED REPORT ON CASES OF CHILDREN-AT-RISK (CAR)

School/Division/Region: _________________________________
Period Covered: _________________________________

I. CHILDREN-AT-RISK (CAR)

No. of Students
Classification Action Taken Remarks
Male Female
1. Victim of Abuse (sexual, physical,
psychological, mental, economic,
and other mean)
2. Victim of Neglect
3. Coming from a dysfunctional
family or without parent or guardian
4. Being member of a gang
5. Living in a community with a
higher level of criminality
6. Living in a situation of armed
conflict
7. Committed a status Offense
under Section 57 of RA 9344, as
amended
8. Prostituted Children
9. Mendicant under PD 1563
10. Solvent/Rugby User
11. Others

II. Description of action taken by the school or division to alleviate the risk factors of the CAR:

__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

Prepared by: Noted by:

________________________ ____________________________________
Designation Principal/Superintendent/Regional Director

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 Enclosure A-9

School/Division/Region: __________________________________
Period Covered: ________________________________________

A. Consolidated Report on incidents of Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL)

Learner’s
Sex Intervention/Diversion
Reference Number Age Case/Violation Action Taken Remarks
(M/F) Program
(LRN)

B. Description of any intervention program or diversion program that the school or division initiated or adapted which facilitated the reintegration of the
CICL in the school and community

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Prepared by: Noted by:

_______________________________________ _______________________________________
Designation Principal/Superintendent/Regional Director

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 Enclosure A-10

SCHOOL-BASED CHILD PROTECTION/ANTI-BULLYING POLICY

IMPLEMENTATION CHECKLIST
(Based on Annex 2B of DepEd Order No. 44, s.2015: Guidelines on the Enhanced School
Improvement Planning (SIP) Process and the School Report Card (SRC))

Name of School: _________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________
Schools District: _________________________________________
Schools Division: _________________________________________
Date of Submission: _____________________________________

Instruction: This checklist is designed to monitor and evaluate the compliance of the school in the
implementation of DepEd Order No. 40, s. 2012 and DepEd Order No. 55, s. 2013

Tick the appropriate box that corresponds to your observation

P – Present or In Place
A – Absent or Not In Place

Findings will be based simply on the presence or absence of the requirement as stated in each item
and shall be the basis for a plan of action by the school and the Schools Division Office.

P A
1. The school has a written school-based child protection and/or anti-bullying
policies
2. There is a code of conduct incorporated in the school-based child protection
or anti-bullying policy for the following:
a) b) Students
c) d) School Administrators
e) f) Non-Teaching Personnel (guards, maintenance, etc.)
g) h) Teachers
i) j) Visitors (Parents, Alumni, etc.)
k) l) Off-Campus activities such as field trips, camping’s, etc.
3. The code of conduct has specific provisions to address potential risks to
students such as:
a) b) Disregarding abusive situation or behavior against
children;
c) d) Employing children as house helper or asking students to
care for teacher’s children while in school;
e) f) Relating with children in private for personal matters like
student-teacher as “text mates” or Facebook friends;
g) h) Going out with students after school such as watching
movies;
i) j) Using green jokes or jokes with double meaning in the
class; and
k) l) Cultural beliefs (marrying children because it is acceptable
based on one’s culture/religion, amicable settlement on
child abuse cases)
4. Promotion or information dissemination of the school-based child protection

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 and/or anti-bullying policies is done during school opening for:
a) b) Students
c) d) Teachers
e) f) Non-Teaching Personnel
g) h) Parents
5. There are written procedures to guide in conducting disciplinary proceedings
in cases of offenses committed by pupils, students, or learners.
6. The School has adopted a conflict resolution mechanism that respects the
rights of indigenous peoples, provided that they conform to child’s rights and
the Department issuances on child protection.
7. There is an established system for identifying students who may be suffering
from significant harm based on physical, emotional, or behavioral signs.
8. Has developed and implemented a school-based referral and monitoring
system to address child abuse and bullying cases.
9. There is an existing record of all proceedings related to bullying and child
abuse cases using the Intake Sheet (Annex B of DO 40, s. 2012 or Appendix B
of DO 18, s. 2015) as appropriate.
10. Records related to complex cases of child abuse and bullying using the Intake
Sheets (Annex A of DO 40, s. 2012 or Appendix B of DO 18, s. 2015) are well-
kept and separate from simple cases.
11. The school has submitted its consolidated reports on bullying and child abuse
cases to the Division Office a week after the opening of each school year.
12. Has mapped out available resources in their community for possible linkages
or networking for cases needing referrals, etc.
13. Has an active coordination with WPCD, DSWD, and other government and
Non-Government Organizations (NGO).
14. Has a clear policy on the use of positive and non-violent discipline for
children.
15. There is an organized Child Protection Committee (CPC) in the school.
16. There is an annual capacity building activities for the members of the CPC:
a) b) Guidance Counselor/Designated Guidance Teacher
c) d) Representative of the Students
e) f) Representative of the Parents
g) h) Representative of the Barangay
i) j) Representative of the Teachers
17. The CPC is meeting regularly to discuss appropriate interventions and/or
responses to school problems on bullying and child abuse cases and other
concerns.
18. The school with its CPC has initiated information dissemination programs and
organized activities for the protection of children from abuse, exploitation,
violence, harm, and bullying.
19. There is a strong student participation in the promotion of child protection
and anti-bullying policies of the school.
20. There is a feedback mechanism in the school to monitor the implementation
of the Child Protection and/or Anti-Bullying policies.

Respectfully Submitted:

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_________________________________________________
Signature above Printed Name of School Head

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 Enclosure B-1

DIVISION CONSOLIDATED REPORT ON INCIDENTS OF BULLYING

SCHOOL YEAR ______________
(Based on Enclosure 2A of DepEd Memorandum No. 59, s. 2015)

Division: __________________
Total Number of Public Schools: ________ Total Number of Private Schools: ________
Elementary: ________ Elementary: _________
Secondary: _________ Secondary: __________
Total: ________ Total: ________

Nature of Bullying No. of Bullying Incidents

Gender Cyber Total Total
Physical Social Retaliation
School -Based Bullying No. of No. of
Total
Male Female
M F M F M F M F M F
Victims Victims
I. Public
A. Elementary
1.
2.

Sub-Total
(Public Elementary):

B. Secondary
1.
2.

Sub-Total
(Public Secondary)

II. Private
A. Kindergarten
1.
2.

Sub-Total
(Private Kindergarten)

B. Elementary
1.
2.

Sub-Total
(Private Elementary)

C. Secondary
1.
2.

Sub-Total
(Private Secondary)
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 Total:
Note: Bullying is perpetrated by a student against another student, which may be:
 Physical-unwanted physical contact (punching, shoving, pushing, kicking, slapping, tickling, headlocks, etc.)
 Social-refers to any deliberate, repetitive and aggressive Social behavior intended to hurt or belittle an
individual (name-calling, cursing, labelling, etc.)
 Gender-Based – refers to any act that humiliates or excludes a person on the basis of perceived or actual
sexual orientation and gender identity.
 Cyber Bullying-any bullying done through the use of technology or any electronic means (texting, email,
chatting, online games, etc.).

Prepared by: Reviewed and Conformed by:

____________________________ _______________________________
Name and Designation Name and Designation

____________________________ _______________________________
Date Date

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 Enclosure B-2

DIVISION CONSOLIDATED REPORT ON INCIDENTS OF CHILD ABUSE

SCHOOL YEAR ______________
(Based on Enclosure 2B of DepEd Memorandum No. 59, s. 2015)

Division: __________________
Total Number of Public Schools: ________ Total Number of Private Schools: ________
Elementary: ________ Elementary: _________
Secondary: _________ Secondary: __________
Total: ________ Total: ________

Nature of Abuse No. of Incidents of Child Abuse

Total
Verbal/ Total
Physical Sexual No. of Perpetrators
School Psychological No. of Total
Male
Female Incidents
M F M F M F Victims
Victims
I. Public
A. Elementary
1.
2.

Sub-Total
(Public Elementary)

B. Secondary
1.
2.

Sub-Total
(Public Secondary)

II. Private
A. Kindergarten
1.
2.

Sub-Total
(Private Kindergarten)

B. Elementary
1.
2.

Sub-Total
(Private Elementary)

C. Secondary
1.
2.

Sub-Total
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 (Private Secondary)

Total:
Note:
Child Abuse refers to the maltreatment of a child, whether habitual or not, which includes any of the following:
 Physical-refers to acts that inflict bodily harm and which subjects children to perform tasks which are
hazardous to their physical well-being;
 Sexual-refers to acts that are sexual in nature such as rape, sexual harassment, sexually demeaning remarks,
forcing children to watch obscene publications or shows, etc.; and
 Psychological – refers to acts or omissions causing or likely to cause mental or emotional suffering to the
child which include intimidation, harassment, stalking, public ridicule, threat of deduction from grade or
merit as a form of punishment, and repeated verbal abuse.

- Relationship to the victim refers to relatives (father, mother, cousin, etc.) or school personnel (teachers and
non-teaching staff)
- No amicable settlement for any acts of child abuse

Prepared by: Reviewed and Conformed by:

_________________________________ ___________________________________
Name and Designation Name and Designation

_________________________________ ___________________________________
Date Date

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 Enclosure B-3

Division Consolidated Reports on the Submission of School-Based Child Protection or

Anti-Bullying Policies (As of July 2014)

Division: __________________
Total Number of Public Schools: ________
Elementary: ________
Secondary: _________
Total: ________
Total Number of Private Schools: ________
Elementary: _________
Secondary: __________
Total: ________

Policy Submitted
School-Based
School-Based
Child Protection Anti-
Name of School School I.D. Child Protection
Policy without bullying
Policy with Anti-
Anti-bullying Policy Only
Bullying Policy
Policy
I. Public
A. Public
1.

TOTAL: TOTAL: TOTAL:

B. Secondary
1.

TOTAL: TOTAL: TOTAL:

II. Private
A. Kindergarten
1.

TOTAL: TOTAL: TOTAL:

B. Elementary
1.

TOTAL: TOTAL: TOTAL:

C. Secondary
1

TOTAL: TOTAL: TOTAL:

Instruction:
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1. * Put a check (√) on the kink pf policy the school has submitted. Choose one.
2. Get the total no. of policy submitted per category. (Ex. Total No. of School Base-Based Protection with Anti-
Bullying Policy submitted by Public Elem.)

Prepared by:

______________________________
Designation

______________________________
Date

Reviewed and Conformed by:

_______________________________
Designation

_______________________________
Date

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 Enclosure B-4

DIVISION CONSOLIDATED REPORT ON CHILD-FRIENDLY SCHOOLS BASED ON

CHECKLIST

Division: _____________________
School Year: ____________________
Date of Submission: _______________________

Perfect Score High Score Scores Below

No. Name of School
(37) (28-36) (27)
Kindergarten/Elementary (Total Number of Schools:
_______)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
High School (Total Number of Schools: _______)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Sub-Total: _____
GRAND TOTAL: _____

Submitted by:

________________________________
Signature over Printed Name

________________________________
Designation

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