Today’s Session What is todays Short Session About? 15 minute Safeguarding Children induction Who is this session designed for? People who have irregular and fully supervised contact with Children or Young, such as event volunteers, fundraising volunteers etc.
Support Available This can be confronting. The following support is available to assist you. • Talk with your manager/supervisor • EAP Program • Livewell (online support)
Commitment to Safeguarding Children and Young People YMCA Victoria is committed to the Safeguarding of Children and Young People (SCYP) and all employees, volunteers, board members, consultants and contractors are required to create and maintain a safe culture for Children and Young People . .
Golden Rules 1) Never Be Alone With a Child or Young Person 2) If You See Something, Say Something 3) Remember appropriate Physical & Emotional Boundaries
Golden Rules 1) Never Be Alone With a Young Person • Never be alone with a child • Remain in open spaces • Always take a buddy • Remain within earshot and/or eyesight • Remove yourself from situation • Look out for each other
Golden Rules 2) If You See Something, Say Something • If you see something that you SUSPECT may be in breach of a child’s safety, you must report it immediately to your supervisor • If you see a colleague behaving in a way that may be misconstrued, you are obliged to say something
Remember: What is Child Abuse? • Verbal abuse • Emotional abuse • Psychological or physical abuse • Physical punishment • Withdrawal of necessities of care All suspected child abuse and allegations must be reported immediately to your supervisor and external authorities Remember: Immediate risk = 000, Suspected risk of abuse = local Police/DHS)
Golden Rules 3) Appropriate Physical & Emotional Boundaries • No unnecessary physical contact • Avoid personal/private direct communications with children or young people, e.g. Don’t be friends on Social Media • Avoid using personal camera or video camera equipment in the workplace. • Avoid contact with YMCA’s children and young people outside of the workplace. • Avoid transporting children and young people alone • Report any pre-existing relationships
Expectations Act and behave in a manner that demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding of children and young people.
The Golden Rules? • 1) • 2) • 3)
Safeguarding Children Questions?
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