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Rotary District 5020. Youth Protection Guidelines REVISED JANUARY 2016. Agenda. Rotary Code of Conduct Youth Programs covered under Youth Protection Policy Guidelines District Policy Guidelines Information on District and Youth Exchange Website. Statement of Conduct for Working with Youth.
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Rotary District 5020 Youth Protection Guidelines REVISED JANUARY 2016
Agenda Rotary Code of Conduct Youth Programs covered under Youth Protection Policy Guidelines District Policy Guidelines Information on District and Youth Exchange Website
Statement of Conduct for Working with Youth Rotary District 5020 is committed to protecting the safety and well-being of all who are involved in youth programs. It is the duty of Rotarians, Rotarian’s spouses and partners, and any other volunteers to safeguard to the best of their ability the welfare of and to prevent the physical, sexual, or emotional abuse of young people with whom they come in contact.
Rotary Youth Services All club and district activities involving youth, including but not limited to: • Youth Exchange • RYLA • Rotaract • Interact
District Policy Guidelines for Rotary Youth Programs HIGHLIGHTS
Access and familiarity with District/Club Policy Guidelines • Volunteers – continued contact vs. casual contact • Screening Volunteers – continued contact involves: volunteer affidavit appendix B, interview in person, reference checks appendix C outlines the guidelines & appendix D are some sample questions, background/criminal record check appendix E includes Canadian and US information, attend training)
Prohibited Persons • Club Youth Protection Officer • Club Training – Youth Protection • Reporting Allegations (detailed in appendix A) • Club Compliance • Club Checklist for Youth Programs
Information on District Website • Contact information for District Youth Protection Officer • District Policy Guidelines –Revised Sept 2015 • Club Checklist and Compliance Form • RI – Harassment Prevention Training Manual and Leadership Guide • Club Training PowerPoint
THANK YOU!!! • QUESTIONS???????? • For more information contact Ron Fisher District 5020 Youth Protection Officer at rotaryyouthprotection@gmail.com