1. YOUTH PROTECTION How to protect your youth and YOU!

2. Ways to eliminate opportunities for abuse and other youth protection issues. Background checks Personal references Work related references Create barriers or parameters

3. Ways to eliminate opportunities for abuse and other youth protection issues. BARRIERS 2 deep leadership / 3 deep youth

4. Ways to eliminate opportunities for abuse and other youth protection issues. BARRIERS Limited one on one contact

5. Ways to eliminate opportunities for abuse and other youth protection issues. BARRIERS Respect privacy

6. Ways to eliminate opportunities for abuse and other youth protection issues. BARRIERS Separate accommodations

7. Ways to eliminate opportunities for abuse and other youth protection issues. BARRIERS Proper preparation

8. Ways to eliminate opportunities for abuse and other youth protection issues. BARRIERS No secret organizations

9. Ways to eliminate opportunities for abuse and other youth protection issues. BARRIERS Appropriate attire

10. Ways to eliminate opportunities for abuse and other youth protection issues. BARRIERS Constructive discipline

11. Ways to eliminate opportunities for abuse and other youth protection issues. BARRIERS Prohibit hazing and bullying

12. Ways to eliminate opportunities for abuse and other youth protection issues. BARRIERS Train your youth leaders

13. How parents can help Get involved Provide information on plans Communicate with children

14. What should I do if they tell me they have been abused. Calm, don’t criticize, reassure them, report to your supervisor KNOW YOUR POLICIES

15. Mandatory Reporting As a member of the AmeriCorps team you are considered a mandatory reporter. Mandatory reporters are required to report known or suspected abuse or neglect of a child under the age of 18 immediately to the Program Director. If the child is in immediate danger talk with your local Host Site Supervisor or law enforcement and then follow up with the Program Director. Make no promises and remember you are not law enforcement.

16. Set standards for your youth They are expected to act accordingly and within the rules Teach them the 3 R’s of Youth Protection RECOGNIZE RESIST REPORT

17. REVIEW STANDARDS & CHALLENGES MONTHLY WITH YOUR STAFF

18. Your Safety is #1 Know what your sites plans for safety are. Know your sites first aid kit, fire extinguisher, AED locations. What happens if you get hurt, how do you report this. Understand your insurance. Assess the risk before the event, share concerns with your Host Site Supervisor. If you feel you are at risk of injury or harm, do not participate, bring it to the attention of the individual in charge!