Just for the children Childrens Resource Library DHS publications - Child Specific An Overview of the Victorian Child Safe Standards
This document provides general guidance for the implementation of the child safe standards to improve the way organisations that provide services for children prevent and respond to child abuse that may occur within their organisation.
These standards are compulsory for all organisations providing services to children, and aim to drive cultural change in organisations so that protecting children from abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of leaders, staff and volunteers.
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Compulsory child safe standards start January 1st 2016
The Victorian Government is introducing new compulsory child safe standards by legislation to help protect children from abuse. The compulsory minimum standards that will apply to organisations that provide services for children to help ensure the safety of children. The child safe standards form part of the Victorian Government’s response to the Betrayal of Trust Inquiry.
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