Child Protection

Child Protection

Our core values – caring, honesty, respect and responsibility – are part of everything we do. At the Y, children develop a community of friends and have fun in a safe, nurturing environment.

• Parents must accompany all children 11 and younger at all times inside the building, when not checked in to Child Watch.
• Children eight years and younger are not allowed on the wellness floor.

The Y understands that children today are faced with situations that may affect their safety and well-being. It is our job as a community organization to educate ourselves, our children and their parents and guardians, and the community about these potential dangers and to protect them from these dangers:

• About one in 10 children will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday.
• About 90% of children who are victims of abuse know their abuser.
• 86% of child sexual abuse victims never tell anyone.
• About one in eight youth experience online sexual exploitation.

Statistics provided by Darkness to Light

Check out the USEFUL MATERIALS below for education regarding child abuse prevention, how the Y protects children, and some community and national partner child abuse prevention and treatment resources.