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title: Child Protection Handbook
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published: true
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date: 2025-02-12T08:40:04.262Z
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date: 2025-02-27T01:20:23.709Z
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editor: ckeditor
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dateCreated: 2023-09-22T12:45:40.178Z
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<p> </p>
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<h2>Reporting Harassment & Bullying</h2>
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<p>Any person who believes he or she has been the victim of any form of harassment by a student, teacher, administrator or other school personnel, or any person with knowledge or belief of conduct which may constitute harassment toward a pupil, teacher, administrator or other school personnel must report the alleged acts immediately to the principal or the superintendent.</p>
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<p>Any person who believes he or she has been the victim of any form of harassment by a student, teacher, administrator or other school personnel, or any person with knowledge or belief of conduct which may constitute harassment toward a pupil, teacher, administrator or other school personnel must report the alleged acts immediately to the principal or the head of school.</p>
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<p> </p>
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<h2>Investigation Process</h2>
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<ol>
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<li>A witness or a victim makes the complaint verbally or in writing.</li>
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<li>The administrator (the principal will act as the superintendent if the superintendent is accused) receives the complaint.</li>
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<li>The administrator (the principal will act as the head of school if the head of school is accused) receives the complaint.</li>
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<li>The administrator determines who will investigate, depending upon the nature of the complaints but will likely choose a panel composed of male and female staff members with a chairperson. The administrator determines if the situation is severe enough to follow the procedures outlined in the child protection policy.</li>
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<li>The investigator/s will carry out the investigation and submit their findings in writing to the superintendent. The findings will include the investigator/s opinion on the validity of the complaint and a determination of the intent of the complainant if the accusation was proven to be without merit.</li>
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<li>The investigator/s will carry out the investigation and submit their findings in writing to the head of school. The findings will include the investigator/s opinion on the validity of the complaint and a determination of the intent of the complainant if the accusation was proven to be without merit.</li>
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<li>If the accusations are found to be true in part or full, the administrator will, in consultation with CRICS board of directors, the Thai government liaison, and the school’s lawyers, determine and execute the appropriate consequences. A record of the decision and consequences will be placed in the permanent record of the employee or student.</li>
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<li>In the event that the accusations are deemed to be groundless, the administrator will, in consultation with CRICS board of directors, the Thai government liaison, and the school’s lawyers, determine if action against the complainant is appropriate.</li>
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<p> </p>
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<h1>Child Abuse Policy</h1>
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<h2>Introduction</h2>
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<p>It is the policy of CRICS to maintain a school environment free from the effects of child abuse or neglect. No staff member, volunteer, employee or student may engage in any activity at any time constituting child abuse and/or neglect. All CRICS mandated reporters (all registered volunteers, paid CRICS faculty and staff) must report to the superintendent any suspected child abuse or neglect that they believe occurred or may have occurred, either inside or outside of the school setting.</p>
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<p>It is the policy of CRICS to maintain a school environment free from the effects of child abuse or neglect. No staff member, volunteer, employee or student may engage in any activity at any time constituting child abuse and/or neglect. All CRICS mandated reporters (all registered volunteers, paid CRICS faculty and staff) must report to the head of school any suspected child abuse or neglect that they believe occurred or may have occurred, either inside or outside of the school setting.</p>
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<p> </p>
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<h2>Definitions</h2>
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<p>Child abuse and neglect describes inappropriate, immoral, and/or unethical behavior of an adult toward a student or a minor under 18 years of age or of a child toward another child where there is a difference in power based on age, or physical, intellectual, emotional, or situational opportunity or capacity. It can be perpetrated with or without consent of the victim, can happen in a one-on-one encounter, or in a group setting. However, not all inappropriate behavior constitutes abuse or neglect. In determining whether a particular behavior constitutes child abuse or neglect, the behavior should fit into one of the following categories:</p>
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<h1>Discovery and Reporting</h1>
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<h2>Mandated reports</h2>
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<ol>
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<li>At CRICS, all volunteers, teachers and paid staff are mandated reporters and must report suspected child abuse or neglect to the superintendent or principals. A mandated reporter shall<ol>
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<li>Make a report whenever she/he has knowledge of, or observes, a child whom the mandated reporter knows or “reasonably suspects” has been the victim of child abuse or neglect to the principal or the superintendent.<ul>
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<li>At CRICS, all volunteers, teachers and paid staff are mandated reporters and must report suspected child abuse or neglect to the head of school or principals. A mandated reporter shall<ol>
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<li>Make a report whenever she/he has knowledge of, or observes, a child whom the mandated reporter knows or “reasonably suspects” has been the victim of child abuse or neglect to the principal or the head of school.<ul>
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<li>*“Reasonable suspicion” means that it is objectively reasonable for a person to entertain a suspicion, based upon facts that could cause a reasonable person in a like position, drawing, when appropriate, on his or her training and experience, to suspect child abuse or neglect.</li>
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</ul>
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</li>
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<li>Prepare and submit an official, written report (Child Abuse Report Form, see appendix) thereof within 24 hours of receiving the information concerning the suspected abuse to the superintendent and/or Child Protection Officer. Report forms are available from the superintendent, principal, and Child Protection Officer.</li>
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<li>Prepare and submit an official, written report (Child Abuse Report Form, see appendix) thereof within 24 hours of receiving the information concerning the suspected abuse to the head of school and/or Child Protection Officer. Report forms are available from the head of school, principal, and Child Protection Officer.</li>
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</ol>
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</li>
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<li>The reporting duties under this section are individual and no supervisor, administrator, or WC (Working Committee) member may impede or inhibit the reporting duties and no person making a report shall be subject to any sanction by CRICS for making a report based on a reasonable suspicion.</li>
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<li>Reporting the information regarding a case of possible child abuse or neglect to another employee, co-worker, or person other than the superintendent or principals shall not be a substitute for making a mandated report to the superintendent or principals.</li>
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<li>Reporting the information regarding a case of possible child abuse or neglect to another employee, co-worker, or person other than the head of school or principals shall not be a substitute for making a mandated report to the head of school or principals.</li>
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<li>If a mandated reporter fails to report reasonably suspected child abuse or neglect, she/he will be subject to discipline by CRICS up to, and including, termination.</li>
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<p> </p>
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<h2>Student Reports</h2>
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<ol>
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<li>Any CRICS student who suffers abuse from a CRICS employee, volunteer, or student, or knows of a situation where it has occurred, is to report to a CRICS volunteer or employee. Having received information, the mandated reporters will then make a report using a <strong>Child Abuse Report Form</strong>, available from the superintendent or the principal and submit it to the Child Protection Officer and the superintendent.</li>
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<li>Any CRICS student who suffers abuse from a CRICS employee, volunteer, or student, or knows of a situation where it has occurred, is to report to a CRICS volunteer or employee. Having received information, the mandated reporters will then make a report using a <strong>Child Abuse Report Form</strong>, available from the head of school or the principal and submit it to the Child Protection Officer and the head of school.</li>
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<li>The mandated reporter shall make a report even if some of the information is not known or is uncertain to him or her.</li>
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<li>A mandated reporter or other individual whose report turns out to be false shall not incur liability for reports made in good faith. Liability will not incur unless it is proven that a false report was knowingly submitted or made with “reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of the report,” and/or with malicious intent.</li>
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<h2>Investigation</h2>
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<ol>
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<li>During the reporting and investigation process, care must be exercised to protect the alleged victim(s), the alleged perpetrator(s), and the reporter(s) by restricting information access to those who need to know.</li>
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<li>If the superintendent or the Child Protection Officer is implicated, reports will be forwarded to the chairman of the working committee and he/she will serve in the superintendent’s place.</li>
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<li>Upon receiving a report, as soon as reasonably possible, the superintendent and Child Protection Officer or designee will:<ol>
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<li>If the head of school or the Child Protection Officer is implicated, reports will be forwarded to the chairman of the working committee and he/she will serve in the head of school's place.</li>
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<li>Upon receiving a report, as soon as reasonably possible, the head of school and Child Protection Officer or designee will:<ol>
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<li>Communicate relevant information to the school’s Working Committee</li>
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<li>Determine who will conduct the investigation<ol>
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<li>If the alleged offence took place in the school setting or between members of the CRICS community within the context of normal school relationships, and is of a criminal nature, CRICS will inform Thai authorities and act on the findings/conclusions of those authorities.</li>
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<li>If the alleged abuse does not appear to be of a criminal nature or if there is sufficient doubt of the unlawfulness of the abuse, CRICS will lead the investigation.<ul>
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<li>In cases where CRICS leads the investigation, the superintendent will appoint an investigation team, which may include a counselor, nurse, principal, paid staff or volunteers deemed appropriate. The team will conduct a prompt, confidential, and thorough investigation to determine whether reasonable grounds exist to believe that abuse has occurred. The team will submit written findings to the superintendent.</li>
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<li>In cases where CRICS leads the investigation, the head of school will appoint an investigation team, which may include a counselor, nurse, principal, paid staff or volunteers deemed appropriate. The team will conduct a prompt, confidential, and thorough investigation to determine whether reasonable grounds exist to believe that abuse has occurred. The team will submit written findings to the head of school.</li>
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<p> </p>
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<h2>Consequences/Follow-up</h2>
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<ol>
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<li>If the CRICS or external agency’s investigation indicates that reasonable grounds do not exist to believe that abuse has occurred, the superintendent will notify all parties who were involved in the investigation, and the Working Committee. If CRICS has led the investigation, a statement of exoneration will be given to CRICS parties wrongly accused of child abuse.</li>
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<li>If the CRICS or external agency’s investigation indicates that reasonable grounds do not exist to believe that abuse has occurred, the head of school will notify all parties who were involved in the investigation, and the Working Committee. If CRICS has led the investigation, a statement of exoneration will be given to CRICS parties wrongly accused of child abuse.</li>
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<li>If inappropriate behavior is substantiated but does not constitute abuse or neglect, the accused will be subject to appropriate disciplinary consequences at the discretion of the administration.</li>
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<li>If the investigation indicates that reasonable grounds do exist to believe that abuse has occurred, the superintendent or designee will communicate this and the consequences to be administered to the school’s Working Committee and Legal Board of Trustees and if appropriate, to the Thai authorities (such as the police and child welfare agency) through the Thai Director.</li>
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<li>The final decision on termination or expulsion shall be made by the superintendent, in communication with the Working Committee, but it is expected that:<ol>
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<li>If the investigation indicates that reasonable grounds do exist to believe that abuse has occurred, the head of school or designee will communicate this and the consequences to be administered to the school’s Working Committee and Legal Board of Trustees and if appropriate, to the Thai authorities (such as the police and child welfare agency) through the Thai Director.</li>
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<li>The final decision on termination or expulsion shall be made by the head of school, in communication with the Working Committee, but it is expected that:<ol>
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<li>Volunteers / paid staff found to have engaged in child abuse/neglect, shall be terminated and may be referred to the Thai authorities for criminal prosecution.</li>
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<li>Non-WC-contracted parties (including teacher substitutes, non-staff coaches, and volunteers who serve regularly) found to have engaged in child abuse/neglect shall be prohibited from providing further services for CRICS and may be referred to the Thai authorities for criminal prosecution.</li>
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<li>CRICS students found to have engaged in child abuse/neglect will receive a consequence deemed appropriate by the school’s superintendent in consultation with the principal, investigators or other parties as necessary. Disciplinary action may vary from a letter of apology, mandated counseling, expulsion, or referral to the Thai authorities for criminal prosecution, depending on the gravity of the student’s actions.<br> </li>
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<li>CRICS students found to have engaged in child abuse/neglect will receive a consequence deemed appropriate by the school’s head of school in consultation with the principal, investigators or other parties as necessary. Disciplinary action may vary from a letter of apology, mandated counseling, expulsion, or referral to the Thai authorities for criminal prosecution, depending on the gravity of the student’s actions.<br> </li>
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<p> </p>
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<h1>Self-Harm Policy</h1>
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<h2>Introduction</h2>
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<p>It is the policy of CRICS to maintain and promote strong mental health among students. As self-harm is a symptom of mental stress, CRICS will work to aiding students exhibiting self-harm. All CRICS mandated reporters (all faculty volunteers, paid CRICS faculty and staff) must report to the superintendent any suspected self-harm that they believe occurred or may have occurred, either in or outside of the school setting.</p>
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<p>It is the policy of CRICS to maintain and promote strong mental health among students. As self-harm is a symptom of mental stress, CRICS will work to aiding students exhibiting self-harm. All CRICS mandated reporters (all faculty volunteers, paid CRICS faculty and staff) must report to the head of school any suspected self-harm that they believe occurred or may have occurred, either in or outside of the school setting.</p>
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<p> </p>
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<h2>Definitions</h2>
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<p>Self-harm is “a direct, socially unacceptable, repeated behavior that causes minor to moderate physical injury” (Lewis & Bear, 2009). Self-harm is not usually associated with suicidal thoughts because it is used for stress relief as it creates a sense of calm. In this way, self is an external symptom of internal mental health stress. Repeated acts of self-harm can become addictive. Self-harm can be categorized into 3 groups.</p>
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<h2>Discovery and Reporting</h2>
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<ol>
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<li>Mandated reports (see Mandated reports section in this policy)<ol>
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<li>At CRICS, all contracted volunteers, teachers and paid staff are mandated reporters and must report suspected self-harm to the superintendent or principals. A mandated reporter shall:<ol>
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<li>Make a report whenever she/he has knowledge of or observes a child whom the mandated reporter knows or “reasonably suspects” of self-harm to the principal or the superintendent.<ul>
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<li>At CRICS, all contracted volunteers, teachers and paid staff are mandated reporters and must report suspected self-harm to the head of school or principals. A mandated reporter shall:<ol>
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<li>Make a report whenever she/he has knowledge of or observes a child whom the mandated reporter knows or “reasonably suspects” of self-harm to the principal or the head of school.<ul>
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<li>*“Reasonable suspicion” means that it is objectively reasonable for a person to entertain a suspicion, based upon facts that could cause a reasonable person in a like position, drawing, when appropriate, on his or her training and experience, to suspect self-harm.</li>
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</li>
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<li>Prepare and submit a signed, written report thereof within 24 hours of receiving the information concerning the suspected self-harm to the superintendent. Report forms are available from the superintendent and the principals.</li>
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<li>Prepare and submit a signed, written report thereof within 24 hours of receiving the information concerning the suspected self-harm to the head of school. Report forms are available from the head of school and the principals.</li>
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</ol>
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</li>
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<li>The reporting duties under this section are individual and no supervisor, administrator, or WC member may impede or inhibit the reporting duties and no person making a report shall be subject to any sanction by CRICS for making a report based on a reasonable suspicion.</li>
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<li>Reporting the information regarding a case of possible self-harm to another employee, co-worker, or person other than the superintendent or principals shall not be a substitute for making a mandated report to the superintendent or principals.</li>
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<li>Reporting the information regarding a case of possible self-harm to another employee, co-worker, or person other than the head of school or principals shall not be a substitute for making a mandated report to the head of school or principals.</li>
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</ol>
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</li>
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<li>Student reports of self-harm<ol>
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<li>Any CRICS student who suffers from self-harm or knows of a situation where it has occurred, is to report to a CRICS volunteer or employee who will ask another volunteer or employee to witness the student’s information with them. Having received information, the mandated reporters will then make a report to the superintendent</li>
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<li>Any CRICS student who suffers from self-harm or knows of a situation where it has occurred, is to report to a CRICS volunteer or employee who will ask another volunteer or employee to witness the student’s information with them. Having received information, the mandated reporters will then make a report to the head of school.</li>
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<li>Contents of reports<ol>
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<h2><strong>Investigation Process</strong></h2>
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<ol>
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<li>During the reporting and investigation process, care must be exercised to protect the alleged victim(s), the alleged perpetrator(s), and the reporter(s) by restricting information access to those who need to know.</li>
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<li>Principals will forward reports to the superintendent.</li>
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<li>Upon receiving a report, as soon as reasonably possible, the superintendent or designee (such as the school nurse) will:<ol>
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<li>Principals will forward reports to the head of school.</li>
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<li>Upon receiving a report, as soon as reasonably possible, the head of school or designee (such as the school nurse) will:<ol>
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<li>Communicate relevant information to the school’s WC</li>
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<li>Determine who will conduct the investigation</li>
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<li>Perhaps take appropriate temporary action that may include but is not limited to the following:<ol>
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<p> </p>
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<h2><strong>Consequences/Follow-up:</strong></h2>
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<ol>
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<li>If the CRICS or external agency’s investigation indicates that reasonable grounds do not exist to believe that self-harm has occurred, the superintendent will notify all parties who were involved in the investigation, and the Working Committee.</li>
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<li>If the CRICS or external agency’s investigation indicates that reasonable grounds do not exist to believe that self-harm has occurred, the head of school will notify all parties who were involved in the investigation, and the Working Committee.</li>
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<li>If inappropriate behavior is substantiated but does not constitute self-harm, the student will be subject to appropriate disciplinary consequences at the discretion of the administration.</li>
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<li>If the investigation indicates that reasonable grounds do exist to believe that self-harm has occurred, the superintendent or designee will communicate this and the consequences to be administered to the school’s Working Committee and Legal Board of Trustees, as well as develop an improvement plan for the student. Such a plan will include:<ol>
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<li>If the investigation indicates that reasonable grounds do exist to believe that self-harm has occurred, the head of school or designee will communicate this and the consequences to be administered to the school’s Working Committee and Legal Board of Trustees, as well as develop an improvement plan for the student. Such a plan will include:<ol>
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<li>Plans for creating positive relationships and mentoring</li>
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<li>Referral to appropriate counseling center</li>
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<li>Education on wound care and health implications of self-harm by school nurse</li>
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