Promoting the safety, well-being and potential of children, youth and vulnerable persons is the cornerstone of our work at the YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth. We believe Child Protection is the responsibility of everyone at the YMCA. To ensure the welfare and protection of children and vulnerable persons, we take a number of steps including:
Valuing, respecting, and listening to children, youth, and vulnerable persons.
Ensuring all necessary checks are made when recruiting staff and volunteers.
Maintaining strong child protection systems and procedures for staff and volunteers.
Training all YMCA staff and volunteers and providing a common understanding of child protection issues to inform planning and practice.
Sharing information about child protection and good practice with children and parents/guardians.
Sharing information about concerns with agencies who need to know, and involving parents/guardians and children appropriately.
Providing effective management for staff through clear processes, supervision, support, and regular audits.
Annual review of our YMCA Child Protection Policy, third-party annual audits, and annual training with staff and volunteers
For more information on Child Protection, please contact:
TL Johannesson
Child Protection Lead
902-237-7490
[email protected]