National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and our YMCA is joining with YMCAs all across the country to take action and raise awareness about how to prevent child sexual abuse.
We want all children to be safe. The safety and protection of children and teens in our care is our primary concern. Unfortunately, child sexual abuse does exist and we all have a role to play in protecting children throughout our community.
Here are just a few of the steps our YMCA takes to protect the children we serve: Child Protection Policy pdf
As a community member, we know you share our commitment to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. You too can play a role in protecting kids in our community, by learning more about how to prevent child sexual abuse and helping us get the word out to others. That’s why we’re sharing this information with you.
If you have any questions about our YMCA’s child protection policies and practices, please contact our staff. If you’d like to learn more about how to prevent child sexual abuse, visit these experts in the field to learn more:
Download these helpful info-graphics to spread awareness:
Facts about child sexual abuse
Parent’s guide to selecting youth serving organizations
Thank you for joining us in raising awareness to keep kids safe this April.
