Working with Children and Code of Conduct

      ÇOHAM prioritizes the safety, rights, personal boundaries, and human dignity of children in all activities conducted with them.
      The following principles of conduct apply to individuals involved in activities carried out by or in collaboration with our center:
      1. Equality and Prohibition of Discrimination:
      All children are treated as individuals with equal rights. Discrimination among children is prohibited based on language, religion, gender, disability, economic status, or other personal characteristics.
      2. Respectful Communication:
      Communication with children uses language appropriate to their age, developmental characteristics, and individual needs. Humiliating, threatening, degrading, or oppressive behavior is avoided.
      3. Respect for Physical Boundaries:
      Children's bodies and personal boundaries are respected. Unwanted or unnecessary physical contact such as hugging, kissing, or caressing is avoided. In situations requiring health, safety, or essential care, relevant professional standards and safety principles are observed.
      4. Safe Working Environment:
      Supervision and safety conditions are ensured in activities involving children. Children are not left alone in isolated and unsupervised environments without necessary protective measures.
      5. Prevention of Violence and Abuse:
      Physical, psychological, sexual, or any other form of violence, neglect, abuse, and exploitation against children is unacceptable.
      6. Voluntary Participation:
      Children are not forced to participate in any research, training, activity, or program against their will. Children and, where necessary, their legal representatives are appropriately informed and the necessary consents are obtained before participation.
      7. Respect for Children's Views:
      Children are encouraged to express their views on matters concerning them. Their views are considered in accordance with their age and maturity.
      8. Accessibility and Inclusion:
      Arrangements are made to support the equal participation of children with disabilities, disadvantages, or special needs in activities.
      9. Privacy and Protection of Personal Data:
      Personal information, photographs, videos, and other records belonging to children are processed in accordance with relevant legislation. Unnecessary data is not collected; children's information and images are not shared arbitrarily.
      10. Digital Security: 
      The use of secure platforms, the protection of personal information, and the preference for appropriate institutional communication channels are essential in online education, meetings, research, and communication activities conducted with children.
      11. Compliance with Research Ethics:
      Research involving children is conducted in accordance with relevant ethical principles. The risk of physical and psychological harm to children due to research or activities is minimized.
      12. Reporting Safety Risks
      Individuals who become aware of risks threatening child safety, or suspicions of neglect or abuse, are obligated to initiate the relevant reporting processes without delay. Internal reporting does not replace the official reporting obligations stipulated by legislation. 
      ÇOHAM supports the awareness and application of these principles by those involved in its activities.
      BOARD OF DIRECTORS DECISION
      COMMITMENT TO WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND RULES OF CONDUCT