The government approved the Model Program for Preventing Violence, mandatory for all subjects of work with children

Every child has the right not only to a safe and caring family but also to a secure environment protection not just at home but in all other settings. That is why the Ministry of Social Policy developed, and the Government approved, a Standard Program for the Prevention of Violence and Cruel Treatment of Children.

This document is mandatory for all child-serving organizations, including educational institutions, cultural establishments, healthcare facilities, physical education and sports organizations, recreation and wellness centers, social protection services, and youth centers.

"Ukraine for Every Child is a society with zero tolerance for any form of violence against children. Every employee of an institution or organization working with children must understand their responsibility for the safety of children and know how they can protect a child from violence," said Minister of Social Policy Oksana Zholnovych.

The standard program requires that every organization working with children and youth implement the following:

Preventive measures include:

• Adopting a policy on preventing and addressing violence and abuse against children (based on the Standard Program); Educating children, their legal guardians, and staff on preventing violence and abuse;
• Assessing risks in the institution’s activities and taking corrective actions.
• Measures to detect and respond to cases of violence and abuse against children.
• Training and awareness-raising initiatives to prevent violence and abuse against children.
• Monitoring and evaluation procedures to assess the program’s implementation.
• The Standard Program for Preventing Violence and Abuse Against Children is published on the Government’s official website.
• The Ministry of Social Policy, together with the State Service of Ukraine for Children’s Affairs, will provide guidance and explanatory sessions for organizations working with children and youth on implementing the Standard Program.

The Standard Program for Preventing Violence and Abuse Against Children is published on the Government’s official website.

The Ministry of Social Policy, together with the State Service of Ukraine for Children’s Affairs, will provide guidance and explanatory sessions for organizations working with children and youth on implementing the Standard Program.

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