HOW TO PREVENT ABUSE
We are passionate about working with kids to develop their potential, while helping them to learn, grow, and thrive.
We as Y staff, members, community members and volunteers need to build on the work we’ve done and develop the three habits in child abuse prevention:
KNOW
When we understand the common practices of those who harm you and the best practices to stop them.
SEE
When we can recognize the warning signs or behaviors that signal abuse or risk for abuse.
RESPOND
When we take action in response to behaviors we recognize as being inappropriate or questionable.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Together, we can keep our children safe and cultivate the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement. At the YMCA, in order to keep children safe, we require all staff and volunteers to follow a Code of Conduct. We do not allow staff to have outside contact with children we serve at the YMCA.