When there is reason to suspect a situation of domestic violence, child abuse, or neglect, it is the responsibility of the staff member to report their suspicions to the counselor or Principal of the school. In all cases, CNG’s Director will be notified, and the protocols established in the “Directorio de protocolos de atención integral para la convivencia escolar y el ejercicio de los derechos humanos, sexuales y reproductivos” developed by the District Coexistence Committee of Bogota, D.C. will be followed. Additionally, compliance will be ensured with Law 1146 of 2007, which establishes the obligation to report to the competent administrative and judicial authorities any conduct or indication of violence or sexual abuse against a child or adolescent.
TYPE I SITUATIONS
These correspond to poorly managed conflicts and sporadic situations that negatively affect the school climate, but in no case result in harm to the body or health.
These correspond to situations of aggression, harassment, and/or cyberbullying that do not meet the criteria for being classified as a crime and have one of the following characteristics:
These correspond to situations of school aggression that are allegedly constitutive of crimes against freedom, sexual orientation, or integrity as referred to in Title IV of Book 11 of Law 599 of 2000, or when they constitute any other crime established in the Colombian Criminal Code.
PROTOCOL FOR TYPE I SITUATIONS:
The teacher or staff member who witnesses a situation should make an effort to immediately meet with the parties involved in the conflict and mediate in a pedagogical manner so that they can express their points of view and seek a solution. If follow-up is necessary, the teacher will report the case to the Associate Principal, Principal or the school counselor.
PROTOCOL FOR TYPE II SITUATIONS
PROTOCOL FOR TYPE III SITUATIONS
The cases in this protocol will be supervised by the School Coexistence Committee, the authority that dealt with the situation, and the municipal, district, or departmental coexistence committee that has jurisdiction over the educational institution where the incident occurred.
All staff members, teachers, and administrators at CNG have an obligation to report any suspicions of abuse and neglect. All reports of abuse and neglect must be made to the counselor or school Principal as soon as possible to activate the appropriate response process. It is expected that children, parents, visitors, and other staff members with any suspicions of abuse or neglect will come forward to a counselor or school Principal as soon as possible.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Adults should never guarantee confidentiality to anyone making a report, nor should they agree to keep a secret that could jeopardize their own or someone else's health or safety.
Individuals who report suspicions of domestic violence or child abuse, as well as school personnel, should not discuss the case beyond the steps outlined in this manual (CNG administrators or counselors).
Relevant information regarding child protection will be shared with involved parties on a "need-to-know" basis. Any information shared in this manner must be kept strictly confidential.