Categories: Youth Protection and Child Safety
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Tough Lessons for Organizations Serving Vulnerable Clientele
Last week’s verdict in the criminal case against Jerry Sandusky offers a sobering reminder about the risk of sexual misconduct or abuse facing every nonprofit that provides services to vulnerable clientele, including children, individuals with disabilities and the elderly. While it remains...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices, Youth Protection and Child Safety
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
Perspectives on Gangs and Gang Violence
The stereotypical media image for youth gangs is only partially accurate. According to the Justice Department, a gang is a well defined group of youths between 10 and 22 years old.” To be considered a “youth gang” a group must...
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
The Kids Are All Right
The beginning of the school year offers a reminder to children and teens that learning isn’t always easy, that hard work generally pays off, and that rules and limits often exist to keep us safe. The same can be said...
Topics: Insurance and Risk Financing, Youth Protection and Child Safety
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
Take Children Safely Out to the Ballgame
Organized sports and recreation can improve physical fitness, coordination, self-discipline and teamwork, but these beneficial activities put participants at risk for injury unless precautions are in place. Half of organized sports-related injuries are preventable, reports the National SAFEKIDS Campaign. It’s a...
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
Waivers and Young Participants
Except in very rare instances*, a contract signed by a minor** is voidable by the minor until he or she reaches the age of majority. A “voidable” contract is legally binding on both parties unless the minor chooses to void...
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Webinars
Conducting a Youth Protection Risk Assessment
Got youth? Well, then you've got risk! Every nonprofit serving young people faces a wide range of risks associated with either serving youth or relying on youth to provide volunteer services to fulfill its mission. Attend this webinar to learn...
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
Background Checks, Screening and Your Nonprofit
The term “background check” means different things to different people. Some nonprofit leaders use the term loosely to refer to a variety of screening tools, such as criminal history background checks, credit checks, reference checks, or the verification of prior...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices, Youth Protection and Child Safety
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
Code of Conduct Sample
S A M P L E This form may be adapted to use with preteen or teenage participants in your program. You may wish to make the language less formal or the vocabulary less sophisticated, depending on the developmental stage...
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
Child Pornography: Not Our Problem?
Recently, we learned of several youth-serving organizations that had employees or volunteers charged with Internet crimes against children. The most common crime was possession or distribution of child pornography. Most often the incriminating evidence was found on the personal computers...
October 28, 2015
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Kids Matter: Managing the Risk of Bullying
The Fall 2015 issue of the Center’s periodic newsletter, Risk Management Essentials, is now available. This edition focuses on child safety in nonprofit organizations, particularly youth-serving organizations. One of our talented summer interns, Lexie Williams, wrote the cover article on ‘Cyberbullying...