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DepED Order No. 40, s. 2012

“POLICY AND GUIDELINES ON PROTECTING CHILDREN IN SCHOOL FROM ABUSE, VIOLENCE, EXPLOITATION, DISCRIMINATION, BULLYING AND OTHER FORMS OF ABUSE”

DepED Child Protection Policy

The policy aim to protect the child from all forms of violence that may be inflicted by adults, persons in authority as well as their fellow students, including bullying.

To provide special protection to children who are gravely threatened or endangered by circumstances which affect their normal development and over which they have no control, and to assist the concerned agencies in their rehabilitation.

To ensure that such special protection from all forms of abuse and exploitation and care as is necessary for the child’s well-being, taking into account the primary rights and duties of parents, legal guardians, or other individuals who are legally responsible and exercise custody over the child.

Zero tolerance for any act of child abuse, exploitation, violence, discrimination, bullying and other forms of abuse.

The policy guidelines have listed down the specific acts that constitute child abuse and violence which public and private schools cases used as a guide in addressing this social problem.

Physical, Verbal and Sexual Abuse and Violence inflicted by Teachers & Other School Personnel

* 3 out of 10 children in Grades 1-3 and almost 5 out of 10 from high school experience physical violence (such as pinching and hitting) committed by teachers;

* Approximately 4 out of 10 children in Grades 1-3 and 7 out of 10 in higher grade levels have complained of verbal abuse by their teachers;

* 36.53 % of children in Grades 4-6 and 42. 88% of high school students surveyed indicated they have experienced verbal sexual violence in school and 11.95% of children in Grades 4-6 and 17.60% of high school students have experienced inappropriate touching.

Physical, Verbal and Sexual Abuse and Violence Among Children, (i.e. Bullying, etc.)

* 73.58% of children in Grades...