Responding to Direct Disclosures
Sometimes, a child/youth might self-disclose an abusive situation to an adult in your organization. These disclosures can be direct, where the child…
Sample Policies & Procedures
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Sample Policies & Procedures
You can find examples of policies and procedures from organizations whose mission is to serve and protect children/youth below.
- National Policy Statements. American Youth Soccer Organization
- Model Policies and Procedures for Response to Allegations of Sexual Abuse. National Catholic Services, LLC
- Model Policies for the Protection of Children and Youth from Abuse. The Church Pension Group, in partnership with The Nathan Network
- Sample Sexual Abuse and Misconduct Prevention Policy. The Glatfelter Healthcare Practice
- Sample Child Protection Policy for an Organization. Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation
- Child Abuse Prevention Policy and Procedures. YMCA of the Oranges
- Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect. Clemson University
- Child Abuse Prevention Resources. American Camp Association
- Sexual Misconduct Policy. Julliard School
- Rotary Youth Protection Guide: Sample District Youth Protection Policy (Page 17). Rotary International, IL
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