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ACRONYMS............................................................................................................................................3
DOCUMENT OPERATIONALIZATION................................................................................................3
CHAPTER 1: BACKGROUND.................................................................................................................4
IRCK Principles.......................................................................................................................5
Purpose of IRCK....................................................................................................................6
IRCK’s Theme, Vision, Mission and Core Values................................................................6
CHAPTER 2: INTERPRETATION.........................................................................................................7
Title..........................................................................................................................................7
Policy.......................................................................................................................................7
Responsibility.........................................................................................................................7
Commitment..........................................................................................................................7
Effective Date........................................................................................................................7
Policy Review..........................................................................................................................7
ED Executive Director
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CHAPTER 1: BACKGROUND AND INTRODUCTION
Background
In spite of the name
The Inter-Religious Council of Kenya
change, the organisation
(IRCK) is a coalition of all major
remains the local affiliate of New
faith communities in Kenya that
York-based Religions for Peace
works together to deepen inter
(RfP) and has links with the African
-faith dialogue and collaboration
Council of Religious Leaders and the
among members for a common
continental body of faith
endeavour to mobilise the unique
communities that work on the
moral and social resources of reli-
same principles.
gious people and address shared
concerns.
The major faith communities in
Kenya that constitute IRCK are
The existence of IRCK between
the Kenya Conference of Catholic
1983-2002 was characterised by
Bishops (KCCB), the National
conference participation and
Council of Churches of Kenya
interspersed, yet adhoc, inter-faith
(NCCK) , the Evangelical Alliance
dialogue andaction. There lacked a
of Kenya (EAK), the Organisation
structured and systematic mode of
of African Instituted Churches
conducting her affairs and, there-
(OAIC), the Seventh Day Adventist
fore, the success of the undertaken
Church (SDA), the Supreme Council
activities heavily relied on the
of Kenyan Muslims (SUPKEM),the
commitment of a few of her core
National Muslim Leaders Forum
members.
(NAMLEF), the Shia Ithnasharia
Muslim Association and the Hindu
In 2004, the organisation changed
Council of Kenya (HCK). Each of these
its name from World Conference
religious coordinating agencies
on Religions for Peace Kenya
has a national coverage with
(WCRP-Kenya) to IRCK to reflect
structures that ensure reach at
and address the unique nature
the grassroots level. Additionally,
of the religious organisations in
IRCK has formed local inter-faith
Kenya and delineate herself from
networks to as platforms for local
the narrow thematic mandate
advocacy and action in the
associated with the name WCRP.
counties.
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INTERRELIGIOUS COUNCIL OF KENYA PRINCIPLES
IRCK Principles The purpose of IRCK is to:
Theme
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CHAPTER 2: INTERPRETATION
Title
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CHAPTER 3: THE CHILD SAFEGUARDING POLICY
Introduction
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Aims
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CHAPTER 4: FORMS OF CHILD ABUSE AND HOW TO
RECOGNIZE THEM
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Neglect be looked at in comparison to
behaviour based on the culture of
This relates to the the community)
persistent failure to prevent the
exposure of a child to danger, or Emotional signs of abuse
the extreme failure to carry out
important aspects of care, a. Changes or regression in mood
medical or physical, which or behaviour, particularly where
results in the significant a child withdraws or becomes
impairment of the child’s health or clinging. Also signs of depression
development. /aggression/extreme anxiety.
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Indicators of Possible Physical Abuse
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Minimising risk - The IRCK Code of Conduct
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CHAPTER 4: IRCK CHILD PROECTION PROCEDURES
The Executive Director (ED) will In line with IRCK Human Resource
designate one staff member as a Policy and Procedures, the following
Child Protection Officer (CPO) who will be considered during staff
will: recruitment and consideration of
nominees from IRCK members for
a. Clearly document and various national and county level
update the ED on all reported or positions:
suspected cases of child abuse.
a. IRCK will not engage, as a
b. Establish clear reporting member of staff or official, any
procedures of cases of child abuse person who during recruitment,
to be used by all staff and officials past details emerge of misconduct
to channel information on child with regard to child protection.
abuse.
b. New staff, volunteers and
c. Secure complete and accurate officials are required to give IRCK
records of all reported cases of written consent to gain information
child abuse. on their past convictions/pending
disciplinary proceedings
d. Ensure sustainability of the (Appendix E).
policy by regularly monitoring its
application and effectiveness. c. All advertisements by IRCK
for vacancies positions will
e. Involve IRCK stakeholders on include a statement clarifying
matters of child protection that any shortlisted candidate will
where necessary. be vetted in accordance with the
organisation’s Child Safeguarding
Policy.
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Management’s Role
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How to respond to child protection allegations and
suspicions
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Appendix A: Statement of Commitment to the Child
Safeguarding Policy
I,_________________________________________________________confirm that I
have received and read the IRCK Child Safeguarding Policy. I have had an
opportunity to ask questions and seek clarifications on provisions that were
not clear to me. Through a signed copy of this statement, I confirm that I
am fully aware of my obligations as a member of staff/ volunteer/official
of IRCK to act according to the requirements of this policy. This includes
appropriate professional behaviour and the responsibility to report
instances of abuse or suspected abuse of children that may come to my
attention. I understand the consequences of failing to act in accordance
with this policy, as outlined in the IRCK manual.
Name (BLOCK LETTERS)
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Signature……………………………………………………………………….....................
Date…………………………………………………………………...................................
Witness (BLOCK LETTERS)
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Signature ………………………………………………………………............................
Date……………………………………………………………………….............................
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Appendixes B & C
Confidential
General
The UN Convention on the Rights
In the use of visual of the Child (1989) defines a child
images, both photographic and to be a person under 18 years. The
video, the overriding principle is to Convention, which takes due
maintain respect and dignity in the account of the importance
portrayal of children, families and of the traditions and cultural
communities. values of each people for the
protection and harmonious
Background development of the child , states
that a child has a right to be
The Inter-Religious Council of protected from physical and
Kenya strongly supports the mental violence, abuse, injury,
United Nations Convention on the neglect or negligent treatment,
Rights of the Child, which makes maltreatment or exploitation
the best interests of the child a including sexual abuse. Kenya
primary consideration (Article 3), has ratified the Convention and
states that every child has the incorporated it in the national law.
right to privacy (Article 16) and
protection from all forms of
exploitation (Article 36).
Whilst acknowledging that images
are an essential element in
portraying the work of the
organisation to the general
public and other constituencies
and for raising funds, we strive to
maintain the dignity of everyone
with whom we work and will not
use images that are disrespectful
or demeaning.
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In accordance with the Convention, it is imperative that
persons working or volunteering with IRCK abide by good
practice and agree to keep children safe from harm when
relating and working with them. In addition, we request that all persons
declare the following:
YES NO
Full Name
………………………………………………………………………………………………...........
Any other name previously known by:
…………………………………………………………………………………………….............
Physical address:
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Place of birth……………………………………………………...................................
Signed: ………………………………………………………………….............................
Date: ………………………………………………………………….................................
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Appendix D
Consent
I hereby agree to the above conditions and guidelines set out within this
code.
Signed: ...............................................................................................
Date:...................................................................................................
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Appendix E
a) Date of disclosure/concern
Date of disclosure/concern
Time of disclosure/concern
How was the information received? By
telephone, email, letter or in person?
(Attach any written information)
Name
Date of birth
Sex (male or female)
Address
Telephone
Ethnic origin
Language spoken (Is an interpreter
needed?)
Any disability or special needs?
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Appendix E
Name
Address
Telephone
Relationship to child/victim
Position in Parish/Diocese etc.
Address at the time of alleged incident(s)
Current contact with children if known (e.g.
teaches children, runs youth groups etc.
Any addition information
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g) Action taken
Has the matter been referred to the relevant authorities?
(Yes or No)
If Yes, date and time of referral
If No, explain why?
Who was it referred to?
(Give name and designation of the person)
Address
Telephone
Email (if available)
h) Next Steps
What actions were agreed upon and by who
when the matter was referred to the relevant
authorities?
Are there any immediate child protection
concerns? If so, please record what they are
and state what actions have been taken and by
who
NB: A copy of the completed form must be filed in a secure location and a copy must be
sent to the designated officer and civil/statutory authorities.
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Appendix F: Contact information
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