ACG recognizes the duty to create a community of care for all ACG community members, and to promote and safeguard the welfare of its students, faculty and staff, as well as third parties involved in all activities of the institution. ACG commits to taking appropriate measures and action to prevent the risk of suffering significant harm for any ACG community member, as well as to comply with the duty to protect minors under the Greek law that is the applicable legislation as in effect from time to time.
The ACG Safeguarding Policy aims to ensure that all members of the ACG community, including students, faculty and staff, are equipped with the necessary information and understanding to address safeguarding concerns, including radicalization, extremism, and safety awareness. This Policy establishes provisions for:
- reporting incidents involving students at risk of harm to themselves or others, or who are suffering or likely to suffer harm, and suspected cases of abuse or neglect,
- activating the implementation of referral protocols for students, particularly minors, who are at risk, to internal support services (indicatively: the ACG Health & Wellness Center and the ACG Counseling Center),
- appointing designated ACG Safeguarding Offices to handle reports, promote the welfare of students and provide appropriate support to those who have suffered significant harm, as well as coordinate safeguarding efforts,
- fostering a culture of proactive measures for community safety, by adopting procedures that deter, reject, or identify individuals who may pose a risk to others,
- establishing robust processes for reporting allegations of abuse against faculty or staff, as well as processes for reporting allegations of abuse against students, and addressing such cases effectively,
- providing care and support for students, faculty and staff who have experienced abuse,
- ensuring that all ACG community members, particularly faculty and staff, receive safeguarding training tailored to their roles.
If you would like to learn more about the ACG Safeguarding Policy, click here.
Students may report safeguarding concerns or incidents through the following channels:
- Email: Students can contact the Office of the Dean of Students directly at [email protected].
- Online Form: Complete the online Incident Report Form, which is securely collected and managed by the Office of the Dean of Students, including “Safeguarding Alert” in the description of the incident and providing as much detail as possible.
- By mailing/dropping off an anonymous report to the Office of the Dean of Students, Deree The American College of Greece, Gravias 6, Aghia Paraskevi, 15342.