Rotary District 7570 Youth Protection Policy Protecting Youth We Cherish, Your Rotary Club, and You

District Youth Protection Committee Whit Krumm District YPO – Harrisonburg Rotary Club Chris Runion DG 2016-17 - Harrisonburg Rotary Club Glenn Martin – Waynesboro East Augusta Rotary Club Jim Hall – Nelson County Rotary Club George Karnes – Warren County Rotary Club

RI STATEMENT OF CONDUCT FOR WORKING WITH YOUTH Youth Policy Page 6

Primary Goals of Policy 1. Ensure all youth in district sponsored programs are protected from abuse and harassment 2. Ensure all Rotarians working with youth are properly screened and certified 3. Ensure all Rotarians working with youth are oriented with youth protection policies/procedures 4. Ensure all Rotarians working with youth have an understanding of abuse and harassment, and are familiar with reporting procedures

VOLUNTEER SCREENING AND CERTIFICATION Screening must be conducted on all volunteers who have a supervisory or voluntary role with youth. Additionally, all district officials, committee chairs, club or district officers who may have a supervisory or voluntary role with youth must be certified annually. Youth Policy Page 5

Youth Policy Page 5 & Appendix B To become certified, the individual must: Complete and submit to a Background Check Meet Rotary International/District eligibility requirements for working with youth Participate in District or Club Youth Protection orientation or training Understand and comply with the District Youth Protection Policy Youth Policy Page 5 & Appendix B

District Youth Protection Officer (DYPO) 1. Assist Clubs with youth protection issues 2. Monitor youth protection procedures 3. Track and maintain background checks 4. Maintain and monitor complaint procedures 5. Stay in contact with District Officials regarding youth protection issues, and related laws, regulations and policies Youth Policy Page 2

District Committee Chair Responsibilities 1. Inform committee members and club officers of the requirements of the Youth Protection Policy and promote compliance with the Youth Protection Policy 2. Certify to the District Governor annually of committee compliance with the District Youth Protection Policy (Appendix C) Youth Policy Page 3

Policy Regarding Photographs And Media Publications 1. Waiver signed by student’s parent/guardian 2. Waivers can be disbursed with RYLA and Youth Exchange applications, and to Interact/Rotaract students at the beginning of the school year Youth Policy Page 4 & Appendix A

Emotional/Verbal Abuse Neglect Bullying Understanding the Different Types of Abuse Physical Abuse Sexual Abuse Sexual Harassment Emotional Harassment Emotional/Verbal Abuse Neglect Bullying Youth Policy Page 7 - 10

Understanding Reporting Procedures Determination of Allegation Receive the Report Protect the Young Person Avoid Making Judgment Document Allegations Report to Authorities/Rotary Officials Family Notification and Follow-Through Youth Policy Page 10 - 13

Points Of Interest Club Youth Coordinator – Page 4 Prevention Methods – Page 9 One-On-One Contact – Page 6 Training Requirements – Page 6 (Recommend sharing Youth Protection Policy to all Rotarians as part of a club program) Addenda and Appendixes