Code of Conduct

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What is a Code of Conduct?

A Code of Conduct establishes acceptable interactions and outlines the expectations and responsibilities of any person with access to children at your organization.

At minimum, your Code of Conduct should include the following:

  • Your organization’s mission statement outlining your commitment to safety and guiding ethical principles and standards (Code of Ethics).
  • Guidance on, and definitions of specific behaviors and interactions, including appropriate, inappropriate, and harmful and prohibited.
  • Reporting obligations, procedures, and process, investigation and monitoring procedures.
  • Statement of Receipt and Agreement as well as a Signature Block to ensure the Code of Conduct is included and addressed within the organization.