Minister brief: Child protection

The child protection sector’s role in building the systems that protect every child from sexual violence

This document shows ministers how to use the Index. Created specifically for commitment to a set of concrete, funded actions:

1. Develop a national action plan for sexual violence against children and adolescents, including online safety
2. Collect national data on sexual violence against children and adolescents
3. Establish a national survivor council and ensure child and adolescent participation in violence and child protection policies.
4. Champion legislation to criminalize online grooming of children and adolescents for sexual purposes and require internet service providers to report child sexual abuse material
5. Ensure a child helpline exists and functions 24/7
6. Work with the Minister of Justice to implement child- and adolescent-friendly justice procedures

Get guidance on the Index key indicators for ending sexual violence against children and adolescents - specially mandated for child protection ministers for upholding commitments as part of the Ending Violence Against Children pledging process.