WELCOME
Welcome to ISLA’s Amanah and Action: Sexual Abuse Prevention Toolkit (SAPT) for Islamic Schools. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ reminded us that every one of us is a shepherd accountable for our flock. As educators, school leaders, and caregivers, we are responsible for creating safe, compassionate environments rooted in our faith. This resource was created to help schools fulfill the sacred trust of protecting every child in our care.
Aims of the Toolkit
This toolkit offers practical guidance rooted in an Islamic framework, with actionable strategies designed to:
Address myths and barriers prevalent in the Muslim community. Educate on key terminologies, best practices related to sexual abuse prevention. Provide policies and procedure templates to customize for individual schools. Support school stakeholders to facilitate important conversations and lessons that keep children safe
Keep scrolling to find:
● Recordings of webinars and workshops
● Resources, including:
⬩ Policy templates for you to customize for your school
⬩ Documents to help you establish procedures
Recordings of webinars and workshops
From Awareness to Action: Sexual Abuse Prevention Workshop for Islamic School Parents, Leaders and Staff
ISLA and Al Fatih Academy teamed up to share important terminology, best practices, parenting tips all related to how we can safeguard our children from sexual abuse. Sr. Uzma Baig, Al Fatih Academy's counselor, Dr. Ismail Ibn Ali, their Head of School, and Sr. Qur'an Shakir, ISLA's Project Manager for the Sexual Abuse Prevention Toolkit were facilitators of the workshop.
Sacred Duty: Sexual Abuse Prevention Training for Islamic Schools
This workshop was co-facilitated by Qur'an Shakir, ISLA Board Member and Project Director for ISLA's Sexual Abuse Prevention Toolkit, and Dr. Ismail ibn Ali, Head of School and Program Manager for the Center of Innovative Religious Education (CIRE) at Al Fatih Academy in Virginia and co-sponsored by Islamic Schools Association of Canada (ISAC). The workshop included basic information and definitions related to sexual abuse prevention, mandated reporting, how to respond to disclosure, and policies and procedures that schools should have in place to ensure the safety of students. It also used framing scenarios to help participants think through the complexities of preventing or responding to child sexual abuse that may have occurred in a school, community setting or even a child's home.
Resources
Below, you'll find sample school policy templates, a school manual template, and incident report forms to support your efforts in safeguarding children. As this toolkit grows, ISLA will continue developing resources for Educational Leadership Teams, Classroom Teachers, School Staff, Parents, and the wider community.
Key Terms and Definitions
Essential terminology and definitions for understanding sexual abuse prevention in educational settings.
Handbook Template: K-12 Private Islamic School
Comprehensive handbook template with policies and procedures for K-12 Islamic schools.
Staff Handbook Documents
Guidelines and policies specifically designed for school staff and administrators.
Mosque Handbook Template
Specialized handbook template for mosque and community center environments.
Incident Reporting Form
Essential forms and documentation for reporting and tracking incidents.