Child Protection Policy
Zero Tolerance Policy for Child Abuse, Exploitation, and Child Labor | Adopted by Board of Directors
1. Fundamental Safeguarding Commitment
Disha Vihar believes that every child, regardless of gender, caste, religion, or economic background, has an equal right to protection, dignity, education, and freedom from violence. We enforce a mandatory Zero Tolerance Policy against child labor, corporal punishment, child sexual exploitation, and child marriage across all operational areas.
2. Key Policy Principles
Best Interests of the Child
The safety, emotional security, and welfare of the child is the paramount consideration in every intervention.
Child Advisory Committees
Forming village-level child forums so children actively participate in identifying and reporting protection concerns.
Informed Media Consent
Strict protocols ensuring photographs and stories are published only with written parental/guardian consent.
Staff Code of Conduct
Mandatory background checks and signed Child Safeguarding commitments for all staff and volunteers.
3. Reporting & Action Protocol
Any suspected violation or safeguarding concern reported to Disha Vihar triggers an immediate multi-tiered response:
Report a Child Protection Concern
If you wish to report a child safety concern or request a full copy of our Child Safeguarding Policy document: