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Subject: Child Protection Policy <br />Introduction <br />The Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) supports the <br />rights of children and is committed to their safety and well-being. <br />OCAPICA's staff members and those working with OCAPICA share a common responsibility and <br />commitment to the awareness, prevention, and reporting of and responding to child abuse in <br />the course of their work. <br />OCAPICA's Child Protection Policy set out common values, principles, and beliefs and describes <br />the steps that will be taken to meet our commitment to protect children. <br />Scope <br />This policy applies to all part-time, full-time, and casual OCAPICA employees, consultants, interns and <br />volunteers (hereinafter: OCAPICA staff or staff) as well as sub -contractors and collaborative partners <br />(hereinafter: partners) working with OCAPICA on the implementation of programs and services. <br />Definitions <br />Child — For the purpose of this policy, the definition of a child is "every human being below the age of 18 <br />years unless under the law applicable to the child, majority is attained earlier." This is in accordance <br />with Article 1 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child. <br />Child Abuse— We define child abuse as all forms of physical or mental violence, injury or abuse, neglect <br />or negligent treatment, maltreatment or exploitation, including commercial exploitation, secual abuse <br />while in the care of parent(s), legal guardian(s), or any other person who has the care of the child. <br />Principles and values <br />The following principles and values reflect OCAPICA's stand on child protection: <br />Zero tolerance of child abuse: OCAPICA does not tolerate any form of child abuse, nor does it tolerate <br />possession or access to any material that is abusive towards children. Guidance and training on child <br />protection risk management is provided to OCAPICA staff. OCAPICA will not knowingly engage anyone <br />who poses a direct risk to children. <br />Recognition of children's interests: OCAPICA recognizes that some children are at greater risk of abuse. <br />Of particular vulnerability are children with disabilities, children in conflict situations, as well as children <br />in natural or post -natural situations. <br />EXHIBIT A <br />12900 garden grove blvd, suite 214o I garden grove, coI!fomio 92843 I pIione: 714.636,9095 1 fax: 714.636,8828 I www.occrpico.org <br />orange coun7y asian and pacific islander community alfiance <br />