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KCS-1:Standards for Child Protection: International Safeguarding Framework (Tool 1)

Purpose & Benefit

  • Establishes a foundational international safeguarding framework to protect children.

  • Helps organizations benchmark their child protection readiness and proactively address operational gaps.

What is Included

  • 11 mandatory child protection standards produced by the Keeping Children Safe (KCS) Coalition.

  • Concrete criteria, implementation rationales, and specific evidence requirements for each standard.

  • A comprehensive 6-category Self-Audit Tool and evaluation web.

Extras

  • his third-party resource is made available for educational, training, and informational purposes. The hosting of or linking to this document in our library does not imply, suggest, or constitute an endorsement by the Keeping Children Safe Coalition, NSPCC of Elizayo programs, or its service

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Equip your team to protect the most vulnerable. Implementing comprehensive child protection standards requires more than just a training manual—it takes robust policies, skilled staff, and excellent governance. Discover how Elizayo can help your NPO build the structural foundation needed to create truly safe environments.

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