Child Protection

• Co-Developed ECIS & ICMEC Presentation: The Role of School Nurses in Child Protection

• Child Protection Policy Development, ICMEC

• Case Study on Peer on Peer abuse, NESA: Near East South Asia 

• First Responders to Child Protection, ICMEC

• Case studies as Table Top Drills, NESA: Near East South Asia 

• Child Protection Policy Development, Latin America Association of Schools

• Serve as a Case Consultant for ICMEC (ICRT) & the Office of Overseas Schools (China)

• Serve as a Case Consultant for ICMEC (ICRT) & the Office of Overseas Schools (Ecuador) 

• Level One ICMEC Training: Saudi Aramco Schools Counseling Team (14 Hours)

  • Introduction to Child Protection the role of ICMEC

  • Introduction to Rights Based Child Protection

  • Ethics in Child Protection

  • ICMEC Portal Tour

  • Child Protection Policy Development

  • Understanding Victim Behavior

  • Team Approach & External Collaboration

  • Contextual Safeguarding

  • Case Studies for Learning

  • Allegation Protocol

  • Risk Assessment and discussion on COVID Response

  • Vicarious Trauma  

  • Five Fast Things to Get You Started

• Child Protection Policy Development, AMISA America International Schools South America

• Child Protection Team Approach Internal and External Child Protection, AMISA America International Schools South America

• Allegations Protocol, AISA: Association of International Schools in Africa

• TRI Association: Level Two ICMEC Training Co-Facilitator 

• Child Protection Panel: ECIS 

• Creation and implementation of child protection manual 

• Developed policy and procedures for SAES. 

• Lead the development of a Child Protection Curriculum using Second Step for SAES.

• Design specific presentations on CP for all school personnel

• Conduct facility and environmental site audits 

• Implement janitorial staff training

• Provide staff professional development on CP topics

• Advise and consult alongside school principals on CP issues and concerns

• Develop case studies and learning/growth opportunities based on the school’s experiences

• Foster a working relationship with the community’s health provider, Johns Hopkins

• Collaborate with all school nurses and counselors on CP issues and action plans

Debbie Downes, M.Ed. (she/her/hers)

Director, Global Educator Centre for Excellence

International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC)

ddownes@icmec.org

• I'm really enjoying having this conversation about child protection. It's hard sometimes but important.

• Very engaging presentation!!!!

• I've really enjoyed the workshop so far. When I saw that it was 14hours, I was a little worried, but time has gone by quickly. Most importantly, the workshop has inspired me to do a few follow-up items in the near future with the hope of improving our school's child protection practices.

• Thank you so much! It got me thinking about a lot of topics and has inspired me to get moving on improving child protection practices at my site.

• It is Ian's wit and humor that make him so engaging as a presenter. Even via distance learning, I found the training incredibly interesting.

• Excellent job Ian. You made a tremendous difference and you coming back to us to offer shows us your dedication to kids!!! thank you

• Ian, you are such a great presenter. You make us feel comfortable, not nervous to share, you make us feel inclusive and able to truly ask what we need. Thank you for being so amazing.

• Ian, I can't thank you enough for taking the time to train our group. I learn so much each time I have the chance to hear from you and appreciate your passion for protecting children. Any place where you are is very lucky!

• This is a valiant endeavor Ian and well worth the time and energy.