KOINONIA – Presença Ecumênica e Serviço believes that all vulnerable children and adults have the right to
protection against all forms of violence, abuse and exploitation. Employees, volunteers, contractors and
others that represent or visit projects from KOINONIA are responsible for maintaining a professional role
before vulnerable children and adults, which means establishing and maintaining clear professional limits that
serve to protect everyone from misunderstandings or a violation in the professional relationship. This
Policy on Safekeeping Vulnerable Children and Adults describes the behavior KOINONIA expects
from employees, volunteers, associates and others that have any relation with the actions and projects
from the institution concerning working with or near vulnerable children and adults