All jobs will include a probationary period and the condition that Justice for Children will take
appropriate action at any time new information arises that will cast doubt on the employee’s
trustworthiness with children. Such information will be treated confidentially and disclosed to the
employee for appropriate action.
2.2.2. Volunteer programme
This involves the engagement of volunteers to assist in the organisation’s programmes and
shall be done in line with the organisation’s Volunteer Policy.
If the agreed responsibilities involve direct contact with children, the selection and
engagement process will not differ from the approach used to hire the organisation’s
employees.
All volunteers will undergo awareness training and receive continuous education in line with
their responsibilities and roles on the issue of child protection.
2.3. General standards to protect children in communication processes
JCT will seek the consent of children and their parents and guardians in all documentation and
communication material produced by the organisation. Reports or documentations about
individual children require an extensive description of the intended purpose and use of the media
content. A copy of the consent form is attached to this policy as Annexure 1.
All material produced will ensure the privacy of the child by e.g. use of pseudonyms or
concealing of faces during video documentaries.
All pictures must show children adequately dressed and should maintain their dignity.
3. CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
JCT has an institutional system for dealing with cases of suspected child abuse. The goal of the case
management system is to enable an appropriate and speedy investigation of any given case. All
procedures should be in line with JCT’s Human Resources Policy and Code of Conduct. Where there are
inconstancies between the policies, the Human Resources Policy shall take precedence.
3.1. The Child protection Team
There shall be a child protection team which ensures that all reports of child abuse within the organisation
are investigated, prosecuted and documented. The team also ensures that necessary steps for protecting
the affected children are taken.