Section 3C: Child mentor

3C. Child mentor (1) A person shall not be registered or act as a child mentor unless— (a) he has attained the age of 30; (b) he is a person of good character and reputation, with relevant qualifications or proven experience in matters of children’s rights, child development or child psychology; (c) he has demonstrated ability to work in a team; (d) he has good communication and listening skills; (e) he is in good physical and mental health; (f) he enjoys a stable family life; and (g) he is willing to work flexible hours. (2) A child mentor who has been assigned a child pursuant to a mentoring order shall— (a) not enter into any contract with the child unless so authorised by a mentoring order; (b) comply with any order made by the Court under the mentoring order; (c) by the end of each month, submit to the Permanent Secretary, a report on the programme of work undertaken with the child; (d) submit quarterly progress reports to the Permanent Secretary on the situation and evolution of the child; (e) where he reasonably believes that the child is suffering or is likely to suffer harm, immediately report the matter to the Permanent Secretary; (f) notify, at least 5 days in advance, the Permanent Secretary of weekly activities he intends to undertake for the purpose of mentoring; (g) abide by such requirements as may be prescribed for the effective implementation of the Scheme. [S. 3C inserted by s. 4 of Act 40 of 2008 w.e.f. 20 December 2008.] C13 – 5 [Issue 2] Child Protection Act