Channels of Hope Child Protection
The Role of Faith in Child Protection
Faith leaders and communities are deeply embedded in the social fabric of families and communities making them essential actors in decreasing violence against children. By working with faith leaders to transform mindsets and behaviors, CoH enables whole communities to become safer for children.
Overview
The CoH Child Protection curriculum begins by helping participants recognize personal attitudes and knowledge gaps towards child protection issues. With that knowledge the curriculum then equips actors with an understanding of local child protection issues. The program emphasizes prevention strategies, including positive discipline and community engagement. Central to its approach are faith-based responses providing ethical principles, addressing theological questions, and promoting justice. Finally, participants develop plans to protect children and promote their well-being in their local contexts.
Outcomes
- The decrease in violence against children in all its forms
- Strengthened collaboration between child protection systems (government) and faith community structures such as churches, temples, and mosques to prevent and respond to violence against children
- Establish religious institutions as child-safe organizations
To learn more about the specific root causes and assets check out page 25 of the CoH User Guide.
Resources and Quick Links
Download the CoH User Guide (36 pages) for guidance on how to use the curricula.
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