Resources

Resource Library

This resource library serves as a tool for InterAction Members to support their efforts on safeguarding in the aid sector.

Please note: most resources on the resource library are open source and do not require registration to access. To access our open-source materials, click the download button next to the resource you would like. If a resource has a lock symbol with the text “Members Only” next to it, InterAction Members can access this resource by logging in or registering. Non-members cannot access these resources and will not be approved when registering.

This library serves as a hub where stakeholders and NGO teams can access resources related to safeguarding. These resources include guidance documents, training templates, and other tools designed to help organizations and NGO staff tackle issues on sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment.

The resource library provides open access to tools and other useful information. It is designed to strengthen the humanitarian and development sector’s capacity to prevent and respond to incidents of sexual harassment and abuse.

Only InterAction Members can access the locked content in the Resource Library. If you are an InterAction Member, please register using your work email address. If you would like to explore becoming an InterAction Member, please contact Burt Blanchard at bblanchard@interaction.org.

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Your Role in PSEAH Session

 

This session is intended for use by PSEAH/safeguarding leads to train staff at their organization. The goals of the session are as follows: 1. Staff gain a deeper understanding of PSEAH. 2. Staff develop an understanding of how PSEAH is integral to your organization’s mission and work. 3. Staff begin to see a connection between their work and PSEAH. This session is designed to be about an hour and can be done virtually or in-person. This session is intended to be customizable to your organization’s needs. The slides provided are all with InterAction’s branding – however, please feel free to edit the slides to align with your organization’s branding needs. Several slides are either blank or have information that is specific to InterAction – please insert information relevant to your organization in each of these slides.

Safeguarding in Faith-Based Organizations: Benefits, Challenges, and Shared Learning

 

In faith-based organizations (FBOs), these organizational values are often influenced by faith principles. This case study examines and highlights how organizational values within FBOs influence their safeguarding activities and approach. Five InterAction Member organizations participated in this case study: World Vision United States, Islamic Relief USA, Habitat for Humanity International, Food for the Hungry, and Episcopal Relief and Development. Each organization has a unique affiliation with its respective faith and uses this affiliation in creative ways when approaching safeguarding programming.

IASC Misconduct Disclourse Scheme

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Duty of Care International: Safeguarding Guidance

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Sample Self Declaration Questions

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Good NGO Board Governance

This guide is for trustees of international NGOs registered as charities in the UK. It aims to help trustees of UK NGOs develop good practice in connection with safeguarding and people protection. It provides a description of recommended practice. Advice and guidance on how organizations may develop their own activities to acheive good practice, and additional resources and references.

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CRS: Helping Partners Develop or Strengthen Their Organizational Child Protection Policies

This document from Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is a facilitators guide to help organizations develop or further strengthen their policies to protect children. This training can be used to upgrade or create a protection policy. The guide provides an overview of child protection, guidance on responding to abuse cases, and information on an organizations responsibility to protect. This document is useful for organizations seeking more information on effective child protection policies.

Please note that this document is related to child protection. If youre looking for CRS PSEA Partner toolkit, you can find it in related resources.

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InterAction PSEA Training Guide Module 1

This document contains InterActions PSEA Basics training - please note: an updated version of this training is coming soon.

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InterAction PSEA Training Guide Module 2

This document contains InterActions PSEA Basics training - please note: an updated version of this training is coming soon.

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InterAction PSEA Trainings Guide Module 3

This document contains InterActions PSEA Basics training - please note: an updated version of this training is coming soon.

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Bond Safeguarding Complaints Policy

This document from Bond is a sample safeguarding complaints policy. It outlines sample procedures for making a complaint, how to make a complaint, who can make a complaint, and who is covered by the policy.

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Bond: Reporting Procedure

This document from Bond provides guidance on procedures for dealing with reports of a breach of an NGOs safeguarding policy.

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