1. Rotary District 7570 Youth Protection Policy
Protecting Youth We Cherish, Your Rotary Club, and You

2. RI STATEMENT OF CONDUCT FOR WORKING WITH YOUTH Youth Policy Page 6

3. Primary Goals of Policy
1. Ensure all youth in Rotary programs are protected from abuse and harassment
2. Ensure all Rotarians working with youth are properly screened and certified
3. Ensure all Rotarians working with youth are oriented with youth protection policies/procedures
4. Ensure all Rotarians working with youth have an understanding of abuse and harassment, and are familiar with reporting procedures

4. VOLUNTEER SCREENING AND CERTIFICATION Screening must be conducted on
all volunteers who have a supervisory or voluntary role with youth.
all committee chairs and club officers who may have a supervisory or voluntary role with youth must be certified annually.
Youth Policy Page 5

5. SALEM ROTARY AFFECTED PROGRAMS
Volunteers in these programs:
Christmas for Kids
Reading Across America
Committee chairs of Youth Exchange, RYLA, Interact, Rotaract, and Club Youth Exchange Counselor and Officer

6. Youth Policy Page 5 & Appendix B
To become certified, the individual must:
Complete and submit to a Background Check
Meet Rotary International/District eligibility requirements for working with youth
Participate in District or Club Youth Protection orientation or training
Understand and comply with the District Youth Protection Policy
Youth Policy Page 5 & Appendix B

7. Policy Regarding Photographs And Media Publications
1. Waiver signed by student’s parent/guardian
2. Waivers can be disbursed with RYLA and Youth Exchange applications, and to Interact/Rotaract students at the beginning of the school year
Youth Policy Page 4 & Appendix A

8. Emotional/Verbal Abuse Neglect Bullying
Understanding the Different Types of Abuse
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Sexual Harassment
Emotional Harassment
Emotional/Verbal Abuse
Neglect
Bullying
Youth Policy Page

9. Understanding Reporting Procedures Determination of Allegation
Receive the Report
Protect the Young Person
Avoid Making Judgment
Document Allegations
Report to Authorities/Rotary Officials
Family Notification and Follow-Through
Youth Policy Page

10. Next Steps
Provide your contact information to initiate background screen
Review Youth Protection Policy
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