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Kiwanis Youth Protection ABC’s of Youth Protection June 28, 2019

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 Protection ABC’s of Youth Protection June 28, 2019

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  1. Kiwanis Youth ProtectionABC’s of Youth ProtectionJune 28, 2019

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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)

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. Future State 100% Compliance throughout Kiwanis Youth Programs

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. Thank you! Questions?

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