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INTRODUCTION TO ICPS- NEED FOR CHILD FRIENDLY APPROACH

THE INTEGRATED CHILD PROTECTION SCHEME (ICPS) &DISTRICT CHILD PROTECTION UNIT (DCPU)

Introduction

ICPS is realization of Govt./state responsibilities for creating a system that will efficiently and effectively protect the children .Based on cardinal principles of protection of child rights and Best interest of children.

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OBJECTIVESinstitutionalize essential servicesEmergency outreach, institutional care,family and community based care,counseling and support services

enhance capacities at all levels, of all functionariesadministratorsservice providerspolice,local bodies,judiciary and other concerned departments of State Governmentscoordinate and network with all allied systems

To create database and knowledge base for child protection servicesMIS and child tracking systemresearch and documentation

public awarenessEducate public on child rights and protection situation and vulnerabilities of children and families, available child protection services, schemes and structures at all levels

To strengthen child protection at family and community level, create and promote preventive measures to protect children from situations of vulnerability, risk and abuse

ApproachesPreventionPromotion of family based careIntegrated service provision range of servicesCommunity based service deliveryQuality care, standards for care and protection.

DISTRICT CHILD PROTECTION UNITS (DCPU)fundamental unit for the implementation of the scheme

SERVICE DELIVERY STRUCTURE

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintenance of Registers. The Officer in charge or Superintendent shall maintain in his office, such registers and forms, as required by the Act - Rule 81 of Kerala JJ rules, 2014

list of registers orfiles or books to be maintained(a) Admission and discharge register;(b) Supervision register;(c) Medical file or medical report;(d) Nutrition diet file;(e) Stock register;(f) Log book;(g) Office order book;

(h) Meeting book;(i) Cash book;(j) Budget statement file;(k) Inquiry report file;(l) Individual case file with individual care plan;(m) Children's Suggestion book;(n) Visitor's book;(o) Staff movement register;

(p) Personal belongings register;(q) Minutes register of Management Committee;(r) Minutes register of Children's Committees;(s) Attendance register for staff and juveniles or children;(t) Inspection register; and(u) Furniture register

Things to be kept in mind by care takers while information seeking from children.Appropriate time and place (privacy),making them comfortLanguage barrier should avoided with translatorConfidentialityRecording Ensuring Child friendly attitudeEmpathy Avoiding false promises