Strategic effort to ensure that all children are protected from any form of violence in line with SDG 5 –Gender Equality and 10 – Reduced Inequalities

THE ST. CHARITY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTRE

I believe you

The St. Charity Child Advocacy Centre is a child friendly space where any child that is a victim of sexual abuse or violence /that has suffered any form of abuse can feel safe to speak and be heard, helped and heal. This is achieved by collaborative effort/relationships with community stakeholders and government agencies involved in the investigation, intervention and prosecution of child abuse cases namely: Parents and families of the victim, Teachers, Police, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Community Development and Social services, Church leaders 

OUR MODEL – BIG 5 

Our approach is a one stop child-friendly and safe space. A place where a child can feel safe to tell their story to a highly trained investigator with no fear, get one medical exam and meet with a therapist .The Centre continues to supporting the child through trial and ensure Justice is served.

This is an effort to limit the number of times a child has to tell their story, be examined and travel to various investigative and protective agencies

• SPOT

PERSONAL SAFETY AND PREVENTION PROGRAM

• Educate the child on the signs of abuse and how they can identify the early on
• Educate Parents and Teachers on the signs and symptoms of a child that is being or has been abused at home or school
• Educate on legal rights and protection 

• SCREAM

• Educate the Child on how, where and to who they can report any form of abuse
• Educate parents and teachers on methods of reporting child abuse cases

24 hour Child helpline SMS, Whatsapp, Email = Take anonymous tips and begin investigations 

• SAVE  JUSTICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT

• Provide Legal advocates who protect and support victims/survivors of sexual abuse and their family as they become involved with criminal and civil procedure and ensure: 

• Proper documentation of Reported cases
• Protect Rights and Confidentiality of Victims before during and after 
• Access to Medical Examination
• Provide Technical Support to Social Welfare, Police to protect child from further harm.
• Facilitate Investigations and Arrest 
• Ensure Successful Prosecution is achieved 
• Help Survivor and Families navigate Legal System
• Provide referrals for other services for survivors and families 
• Follow up 

• SURVIVE

• Work with trained therapist and counselors to help the child heal 
• Provide Information concerning medical and mental health services, examinations, evaluation
• Provide crisis intervention and emotional support 
• Provide a consistent, comfortable child friendly setting for children

• STOP

• Provide a Personal Safety Program and Prevention Education for children, Parents, Teachers and community leaders that teaches them about 
• Public policy advocacy and legislative reforms that strength and promote the protection of children against any form of abuse and neglect
• Raise awareness on issues surrounding sexual abuse of children in communities and how communities can work together to end abuse.