OUR VALUES AND PRINCIPLES. This policy is concerned with the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) of adults (anyone over the age of 18). This includes direct or indirect beneficiaries of our programming, adults in the wider communities in which we work and those who come into contact with Save the Children or our representatives. Save the Children has a “Zero Tolerance” approach to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and does not allow any partner, supplier, sub-contractor, agent or any individual engaged by Save the Children to engage in any form of sexual abuse or exploitation against vulnerable or other adults associated with its work. All adults have the equal right to protection regardless of any personal characteristic, including their age, gender, ability, culture, racial origin, religious belief and sexual identity. This policy applies to all persons working for us or on our behalf in any capacity, including employees at all levels, directors, officers, agency workers, seconded workers, volunteers, interns, agents, contractors, external consultants, third-party representatives, suppliers and business partners. It applies during or outside of working hours, every day of the year. 1.
OUR VALUES AND PRINCIPLES. Adopt a radical kindness approach to all we do, treating people with dignity, compassion and respect. Recognise and respond to the complexity of real life and the multiple needs and assets everyone has. Protect and fulfil people’s human rights to address stigma and ensure equal and assertive access to services when needed. Recognise the importance of preventing risk and intervening early. Collaboration across the system is key to developing and delivering joined-up approaches and services that reduce risk and harm and address health and other inequalities. People do not live ‘single-issue lives’ and single-issue services are no longer appropriate. Promote a culture of learning, listening and reflection with people and within organisations, services and teams, to ensure we are delivering the right things in the right ways. Use a broad evidence-base to inform our decision making including external best practice alongside internal data and qualitative insights.
