Training of Emergency Responders on Child Protection.
Section 8
SEC. 8. Training of Emergency Responders on Child Protection. – The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) shall promote and conduct a child-responsive training program for all responders in the calamity area such as community and barangay leaders, community members, school personnel and other rescuers. The training program shall include the following: (a) Proper procedures and measures to assess the situation, safeguard and protect the affected children during and after emergencies and disasters; and (b) Appropriate training on psychosocial interventions for children in different stages of development who are victims of calamities. Each member agency shall include or mainstream child protection in their emergency response training to service providers.