April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Throughout the month, we will be providing tips and advice for parents and caregivers to help prevent and spot child abuse.
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Our YMCA Employee Code of Conduct
The development of children is the core of which the Y’s values were built. This is why the safety of all children in our care is our number one priority. Staff and volunteers at YMCA of Central New York follow our Code of Conduct to ensure the safety of all children who come through our doors, whether they’re regular program participants or only visit once a year.
During Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Y wants to make sure that all members understand this Code of Conduct. A key tool in abuse prevention is knowledge, so it’s important that parents and caregivers are informed of the Y’s policies around children. Together, we can work to ensure all children in the community reach their full potential.
Read Our Child Abuse Prevention Policy
In addition to our Code of Conduct, the Y has several safety measures to keep kids safe. This includes criminal background checks on staff and volunteers, required staff training on recognizing and preventing abuse, prohibiting staff/volunteers from being alone with a child where others cannot observe them, limiting staff contact with children outside of Y programs, and reporting any allegations or suspicions of abuse.