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Ombudsman for Children’s Office Child Protection Policy and Procedures 2023

April 2023
Type: Finance/OCO records
Topic: Child protection

The OCO wants to provide a safe a space for children to visit us or meet with us. The Children First Act 2017, guidelines provided by TUSLA – the Child and Family Agency and best practice all shape how we protect children from all types of harm and support their welfare.

You can read our Child Protection and Welfare Policy and Procedures by following the links below. These are updated every two years or when there are changes in relevant policies or laws.

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Child Protection Policy
Child Protection Procedures
Child Safeguarding Statement

April 2023
Type: Finance/OCO records
Topic: Child protection

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