Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
                                                    Region V
                                        Schools Division of Camarines Sur
                                        LA VICTORIA HIGH SCHOOL
                                              Bula, Camarines Sur
                                                S/Y 2019 - 2020
                                  CHILD PROTECTION POLICY
       The Department of Education promotes a zero-tolerance policy for any act of child abuse,
exploitation, violence, discrimination, bullying and other forms of abuse.
                                                 Principles
1. Schools should be conducive to learning and children shall have the right to education free from
   fear;
2. All children shall be protected from all forms of abuse and bullying to develop self-esteem and self-
   confidence;
3. Schools shall advocate a positive and non-violent mode of disciplining children to foster self-
   discipline and to improve self-esteem;
4. Corporal punishment shall not be imposed on any child in school for the purpose of discipline,
   training or control;
5. School Heads shall take steps to prevent bullying and ensure that appropriate interventions,
   counseling, and other services, are provided for the victim of abuse, violence, exploitation,
   discrimination, and bullying;
6. Students or learners shall respect the rights of others and refrain from committing acts of violence
   and peer violence;
7. Parents shall be actively involved in all school activities or events that raise awareness on children’s
   rights, positive discipline, and the prevention of bullying;
8. Visitors and guests shall be oriented on the Child Protection Policy;
9. All schools shall establish a Child Protection Committee (CPC) which shall be composed of the
   following members:
       a. School Head/ Administrator – Chairperson.
       b. Guidance Counselor/ Teacher – Vice Chairperson
       c. Representative of the Teachers as designated by the Faculty Club
       d. Representative of the Parents as designated by the Parents – Teachers Association
       e. Representative of the Students and Learners as designated by the Supreme Student
           Government
       f. Representative from the Community as designated by the Punong Barangay preferably a
           member of the Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC)
                   Department of education
                     child protection policy
                 Referral and monitoring system
                              Complaint
                        School Head/ Principal
                           Child Protection
                             Committee
                                                  Division Office
PNP (Women             NGO and other
and Children’s            gov’t
    Desk)                offices
                                                  Regional Office
                        DWSD (Crisis
  LSWDO               Intervention Unit)          Central Office