managing investigations managing sexual exploitation and abuse investigations
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Managing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Investigations
By the end of this unit, you will be able to:
b) Identify the key responsibilities of managing investigations
a) Access key tools and resource materials to assist in managing investigations
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES: THE
ABCS OF INVESTIGATIONS
Management Responsibility
to address SEA
Code of Conduct
Training & Supervisio
n
Complaints Mechanism
sInvestigati
ons
Creating a Culture of Safety
The ABCs of Investigations
OutcomeSubstantiated/ Unsubstantiated Program/ practice issue
InvestigationInitial investigation Management plan Appoint investigation team
COMPLAINT RECEIVEDAppropriate manager is responsible
Complaints MechanismCommunity-based Confidential
Code of ConductAll staff trained All staff sign code
IASC Six Core Principles
IASC Model Complaints and Investigation Procedures and Guidance Related to
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Task WorksheetInvestigation Planning Tool
Summary of Possible Outcomes
KEY ISSUES FOR MANAGING
INVESTIGATIONS
General Guidance for Managing an Investigation
• Know the procedures yourself• Have a written plan
• Check the plan with investigation colleagues and your manager – remember the need for confidentiality
• Be alert to unforeseen difficulties and be prepared to manage and resolve issues
• Ensure that investigators know and follow procedures throughout
Investigation Management Plan:Key Issues • Ensuring support to possible victims and
witnesses, including the immediate safety of victims
• Confidentiality and information-sharing
• Skills matching• Staff safety and support,
including the accused person• Media
Investigation Management Plan:Key Issues • Integrity and thoroughness of the investigation• Inter-agency management• Resources – financial, human,
other• Supervising recording of information
and review processes and reporting
• Reviewing the investigation process and the investigation report
Investigation Management Plan• Develop a written plan• Use the tools and guides that are available– Task Worksheet – Investigation Planning Tool– Building Safer Organisations Guidelines:
Receiving and Investigating Allegations of Abuse and Exploitation by Humanitarian Workers
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
CREATING A CULTURE OF SAFETY
Review
Management Responsibility
to address SEA
Code of Conduct
Training & Supervisio
n
Complaints Mechanism
sInvestigati
ons
Managers are responsible to…• Ensure all staff are aware of responsibilities and
code of conduct
• Identify how staff and beneficiaries can access complaint mechanisms
• Support any investigation
• Consider national authorities (if criminal)
• Understand local attitudes toward SEA
• Know local systems and services for victims/ complainants
A Culture of Safety• A code of conduct
• “Whistle blowing” (speak-out) policies
• Clear investigation procedures
A Culture of Safety• Training and implementation of procedures
• Transparency and openness
• Policies on confidentiality
A Culture of Safety
• Policies on the responsibilities of organizations and individuals
• Acknowledging to beneficiaries our accountability on these issues
PROPERTIES
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