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Kiwanis Youth Protection ABC’s of Youth Protection June 28, 2019. Why Youth Protection Matters. Through KYP, Kiwanis serves over 335,000 youth each year, Globally, 1 in 4 youth will suffer some type of abuse or maltreatment- World Health Organization
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Kiwanis Youth ProtectionABC’s of Youth ProtectionJune 28, 2019
Why Youth Protection Matters Through KYP, Kiwanis serves over 335,000 youth each year, Globally, 1 in 4 youth will suffer some type of abuse or maltreatment- World Health Organization • 85% of child abuse victims never report their abuse • Abuse is usually at the hands of known acquaintances and family members NOT strangers • More than 90% of abusers are people children know, love and trust
Why Youth Protection Matters • Globally US$7 trillion is lost due to violence against children each year, equivalent to 8% of global GDP- World Health Organization • Child abuse and maltreatment are now considered a critical public health crisis by the Centers for Disease Control • The total lifetime economic burden resulting from new cases of fatal and nonfatal child maltreatment in the United States is approximately $124 billion.
Why Youth Protection Matters • Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in children and adolescents in the US • Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in 15-29 age group globally • Risk factors • exposure to violence • impulsivity • aggressive or disruptive behavior • access to firearms • bullying • feelings of hopelessness or helplessness • acute loss or rejection
Why Youth Protection Matters • Verdicts from Child Sexual Abuse Cases from 2013-2018 • Win/loss ratio 42:8 • Range: $15,000-$60,000,000 • Average payout: $7,274,000 • Offender: 30% youth, 70% adult
All SLP Clubs data 2019-03-31 9,619 SLP Clubs 9,087 Kiwanis Club sponsored (532) 7,603 Kiwanis Advisor reported (2,016) 4,309 Kiwanis Advisor completed check (5,310) 1,338 Completed mandated YPG training (8,281)
Current State- data 2019-03-31 79%of clubs reported advisor57% of reported advisor- completed check47% of ALL sponsored club - completed check 18% of SLP clubs with a reported advisor completed mandated YPG training
Kiwanis Youth ProtectionFuture State Protect, educate and engage all Kiwanis members youth and adult. • Protect youth members from predators • Empower and educate adult members with best practices when working with youth • Provide youth with positive skills development tools designed to inspire and engage our future leaders to be their best
Future State 100% Compliance throughout Kiwanis Youth Programs
Kiwanis Youth ProtectionHow do we get there? April- September 2019 • External audit from trusted global leader in youth protection- Praesidium • Proposal includes external audit, report and draft policies/procedures customized for Kiwanis • Review and revision of Kiwanis policies, procedures and practice • Enhanced background checks for chaperones • Greater clarity on procedures and guidelines for adults working with youth
Kiwanis Youth Protection- ABC’s • A- Accessible, high quality training and resources: • Expanded online training resources available to ALL Kiwanians later this year • Training for chaperones • Ongoing training and resources for Youth Protection Managers, advisors and leadership
Kiwanis Youth Protection- ABC’s • B- Background checks and beyond • Enhanced background checks for chaperones and club advisors • Recognition for clubs and districts that reach compliance levels • Dedicated compliance specialist to better track and communicate compliance rates and opportunities for improvement
Kiwanis Youth Protection- ABC’s • C- Culture of care coupled with a commitment to excellence • Resources for adults and youth on positive youth development • On-line training and resources for youth on positive peer pressure, being an upstander and more • Resources for parents on positive youth development and youth protection
Thank you! Questions?