Implementing the Code of Conduct
Your Code of Conduct should cultivate standards of behavior for staff and volunteers at your Youth-Serving Organization (YSO) which prioritize child…
Sample Policies & Procedures
Home / Policies & Procedures / Sample Policies & Procedures
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
- Sample Child Abuse Awareness/Prevention Policy. Clemson University
- Child Abuse Prevention Policy and Procedures. YMCA of the Oranges
- Child Abuse & Maltreatment Prevention Policy. The Juilliard School, NY
- Child Abuse Prevention Resources. American Camp Association
- Rotary Youth Protection Guide: Sample District Youth Protection Policy (Page 17). Rotary International, IL
Other Reading You Might Be Interested In
Screening & Hiring
Basic Requirements of Screening and Hiring
Your Youth-Serving Organization (YSO) should create protocols for the application, interviewing, and screening process. Each step of the process…
Policies & Procedures
Sample Self-Audit Form for YSOs
Sample Self-Audit Form for YSOs You can use the following “Self-Audit” form to take an inventory of your youth-serving organization’s abuse…
Sustainability
Ongoing Evaluation and Feedback for Sustainability
Community interaction and involvement is important in maintaining a culture of safety surrounding your Youth-Serving Organization (YSO). In order to…
Safe Environments
Safe Environment Strategies: Access
Safe Environment Strategies: Access Complementing the physical aspects of safety are the procedural aspects of safety and security, and how…
Code of Conduct
What’s in a Code of Conduct?
Along with guiding appropriate behavior, your Code of Conduct should include a clear description of the lines of communication and reporting…
Training
Training Employees/Staff/Leadership
Training Employees/Staff/Leadership When it comes to training your employees, paid staff, managers, senior leaders, and board and governance…
Screening & Hiring
Screening & Hiring Individuals with Criminal Records
If a criminal record is discovered, its existence alone does not necessarily automatically disqualify a candidate from employment or volunteer…
Policies & Procedures
What are Policies and Procedures?
Policies and Procedures are an essential backbone of your prevention strategy at your Youth-Serving Organization (YSO), providing an overarching…
Sustainability
Strategies for Implementing Systemic Change
True Change: A Matter of Strategy and Culture Organizational changes are challenging enough, but the issue of child sexual abuse prevention and…
Sign Up to Access Your Learning Center
Customized child sexual abuse prevention guidelines to meet the unique needs of any organization that serves children.
- Evidence-informed guidance
- Actionable prevention steps
- Keeps track of your progress
- Tailored learning tracks
