Youth / National Enforce Policy
Below you will find examples of policies being enforced or introduced by national organizations (sport, SV/DV) in multiple sites across the US that target youth (age 3-13) athletes and organizations that work with them to prevent SV/DV.
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IMPACT Administrators' Toolkit
Men As Peacemakers
Visit WebsiteA 6-step guide to saftey & gender equity in sports.
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IMPACT Administrators' Toolkit
Men As Peacemakers
A 6-step guide to saftey & gender equity in sports.
This toolkit includes resources for Executive Directors, Club Presidents, Coaching Directors or other leaders of community athletic organizations. The resources included will teach your coaches to promote safety, respect, and gender equity with all players. This guide is meant to provide examples and a framework for the development of your organization’s policies and procedures. Our previous work with the Minnesota State High School League, Arrowhead Youth Soccer Association, Winona Youth Soccer Association, and other sports organizations, has taught us that every organization is unique. We encourage you to work with us directly to tailor your approach to your specific community of coaches and players. Contact Men As Peacemakers at info@menaspeacemakers.org or 218-727-1939 to get started.
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#SafeOutside
#SafeOutside
Visit WebsiteFrom the #SafeOutside website: "#SafeOutside is an independent grassroots initiative designed to... read more
#SafeOutside
#SafeOutside
From the #SafeOutside website: "#SafeOutside is an independent grassroots initiative designed to combat sexual harassment and sexual assault (SHSA). Organizations from climbing and outdoor communities around the world have joined forces to collect data, drive conversation, share best practices, provide press coverage and address the issues."
As a result of data collection and collaboration across sectors, #SafeOutside created a report on sexual harassment and sexual assault in climbing communities, and a toolkit for addressing sexual harassment and sexual assault in outdoor recreation and other other industries. Also available on the site media examples for raising awareness about sexual harassment and sexual assault in climbing and outdoor recreation communities.
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Academy for Youth Sport Administrators
National Alliance for Youth Sports
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Academy for Youth Sport Administrators
National Alliance for Youth Sports
The Academy for Youth Sports Administrators is a comprehensive certification program offering cutting-edge information on critical topics for professional youth sports administrators. The Academy’s primary goal is to provide professionals with the foundation and tools needed to positively impact the youth sports experience for all children in their communities. It is designed as an interpersonal, educational and networking opportunity that no youth sports administrator should miss.
The Academy is offered Online or Onsite and is the only place where the Certified Youth Sports Administrator (CYSA) credential can be earned! Attendees gain a foundation of knowledge as well as new perspectives on developing workable solutions to challenges and issues faced while on the job.
Topics covered within the Academy include:
- Youth sports philosophy
- Policies & procedures
- Volunteer management
- Child abuse and bullying prevention
- Parent management
- Conflict resolution
- Insurance & risk management
- Emergency preparedness and injury prevention
- Inclusion of children with disabilities
- Evaluation & marketing of your program
- Model youth sports program
- Professional development
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Child Safety Packet
National Council on Youth Sports
Visit WebsiteNCYS has developed a NCYS Child Safety Packet as a valuable resource and essential tools for... read more
Child Safety Packet
National Council on Youth Sports
NCYS has developed a NCYS Child Safety Packet as a valuable resource and essential tools for those who participate in the amateur youth sports/youth serving industry. NCYS, through this gold standard of best practices national template, has established the minimum industry standard that a youth-serving organization should incorporate when establishing its own policy to protect the interests of youth participants within the organization.
Contents of the NCYS Child Safety Packet include:
- NCYS Recommended Guidelines©
- NCYS Codes of Conduct Template©
- NCYS-NCSI Member Benefit Discount
- NCSI Introductory Presentation
- NCSI Prevention & Response Training
- D2L Additional Resources for Youth Serving Orgs
- NCYS Membership Application
The NCYS Recommended Guidelines, 2nd edition, The Gold Standard of Best Practices for Background Screening and Managing Risk In Nonprofit Youth-Serving Organizations© were created to assist those who are responsible for the children in youth programs to no longer have to reinvent the wheel of minimum standards for policies, procedures, and best practices. The NCYS Recommended Guidelines have become the national template for promoting safety while protecting children and athletes.
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IMPACT Prevention Resources
Men As Peacemakers
Visit WebsiteThis guide is designed to help coaches like you promote respect and equality, reduce violence... read more
IMPACT Prevention Resources
Men As Peacemakers
This guide is designed to help coaches like you promote respect and equality, reduce violence and identify signs of abuse among your players.
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Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP) Microsite
U.S. Center for SafeSport
Visit WebsiteThe U.S. Center for SafeSport launched the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP)... read more
Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP) Microsite
U.S. Center for SafeSport
The U.S. Center for SafeSport launched the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP) Microsite. This Microsite organizes dozens of resources that break down safety principles specific to parents, adult athletes, coaches, and others who can prevent abuse against young athletes.
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Right to Play Child Protection Policy
Right to Play
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Right to Play Child Protection Policy
Right to Play
This resource is Right to Play's Child Protect Policy template, which includes procedures for responding to sexual abuse reports.
Right To Play is an international humanitarian and development organization that uses sport and play to improve health and life skills, and foster peace for children and communities in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the world. We recognize that we have a fundamental duty of care towards children and we acknowledge our responsibilities to keep children safe while engaged in our programs and activities.
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SafeSport Policies and Procedures
US Center for SafeSport
Visit WebsiteAcces links to SafeSport's Code, Practices and Procedures, and Supplementary rules as well as... read more
SafeSport Policies and Procedures
US Center for SafeSport
Acces links to SafeSport's Code, Practices and Procedures, and Supplementary rules as well as resources for the resoluation and arbitration process.
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SafeSport Resources and Publications
US Center for SafeSport
Visit WebsiteAccess the US Center for SafeSport catalog of resources here, including (but not limited to)... read more
SafeSport Resources and Publications
US Center for SafeSport
Access the US Center for SafeSport catalog of resources here, including (but not limited to) guides on navigating SafeSport's policies and procedures, statement of rights, and a glossary of terms.
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Safety 360 Program
National Center for Safety Initiatives
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Safety 360 Program
National Center for Safety Initiatives
Protecting vulnerable populations requires more than just background screening . It takes constant diligence, an understanding of legal requirements, keeping up on the latest industry information and more. All of this can cost you and your organization a lot of time that could be better spent focusing your attention on the people you serve.
Working with NCSI takes away the burden of dealing with this on your own. Through our exclusive NCSI 360™ program, we fully manage every aspect of the risk management process for you from start to finish, beginning with the overall program design and continuing through to the compliance requirements.
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Sport Situational Prevention Approach (SSPA)
Dr. Keith Kaufman & U.S. Center for SafeSport
Visit WebsiteFrom the U.S. Center for SafeSport website:
"The Sport Situational Prevention Approach (... read more
Sport Situational Prevention Approach (SSPA)
Dr. Keith Kaufman & U.S. Center for SafeSport
From the U.S. Center for SafeSport website:
"The Sport Situational Prevention Approach (SSPA) is a new, three-year, grant-funded project in collaboration with leading authority Dr. Keith Kaufman. The SSPA aims to:
- Help keep athletes safe;
- Support and strengthen prevention efforts in sports;
- Create safety tools tailored for use by the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee and elite youth sports organizations;
- Create an early warning system to identify and address safety risks when they are in their earliest stages."
SSPA Implementation Manual: https://uscenterforsafesport.org/training-and-education/outreach-initiat...
SSPA Training Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVmT8xt041WgHHXtqcCpWynPLuj-IRV69
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Template Policy for Youth Sport
Safe4Athletes
Visit WebsiteThis template policy for Youth Sport's comes from Safe4Athletes Handbooked. The policies address... read more
Template Policy for Youth Sport
Safe4Athletes
This template policy for Youth Sport's comes from Safe4Athletes Handbooked. The policies address governance of professional coaching conduct of all athletes, employees, and volunteers.
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US Center for SafeSport
US Center for SafeSport
Visit WebsiteAthletes will perform better, soar higher, and get more from sport if they feel safe. SafeSport... read more
US Center for SafeSport
US Center for SafeSport
Athletes will perform better, soar higher, and get more from sport if they feel safe. SafeSport seeks to create a healthy, supportive environment for all participants. Through education, resources, and training, we help members of the sport community recognize, reduce, and respond to misconduct in sport.
The Center has two offices, each with distinct roles in helping to create a safe, strengthening environment for athletes.
- Administers national programming to promote respect and prevent abuse
- Raises awareness of issues
- Provides educational materials and resources
- Investigates and resolves alleged violations of the SafeSport Code for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement
- Uses neutral and independent investigators and arbitrators in its processes
- Gathers and analyzes data that is used to improve awareness and prevention programs
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Youth Sexual Abuse Policy and Procedures
Positive Coaching Alliance
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Youth Sexual Abuse Policy and Procedures
Positive Coaching Alliance
These policies and procedures set organizational standards that will keep adult leaders aware and hold you and your fellow organizational leaders accountable for following through with these safety checks. No YSO wants to have youth sexual abuse concerns, which is why leaders need explicit policies and procedures to help with prevention.
The recommended policies and procedures outlined in the PDF found below are brought to you by SureID™, a PCA trusted resource. SureID is a secure Identity-as-a-Service solution that helps organizations manage third-party risk. The four steps outlined include a coach recruitment plan, an annual abuse prevention orientation, a list of prohibited behaviors, and a system for reporting suspected child sexual abuse.
Keep your YSO and your athletes safe by following these preventative steps.
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