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

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

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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