Physical Safety
Take steps to make sure that youth are safe inside and around the facility
Physical Safety
Planting
Organization secures adequate space for youth to participate in activities comfortably.
First-aid materials and fire extinguishers are readily available, and one or more staff (at all hours) is CPR-trained.
Emergency preparedness plans are comprehensive (prevention, mitigation, protection, response, and recovery) and coordination is communicated to partners.
Emergency procedures are posted for everyone to see.
Organization provides youth with CPR/First Aid/mental health/suicide awareness and prevention training.
Adults support youth in developing emergency and safety plans to mitigate violence throughout their lives.
Growing
Emergency preparedness plans are comprehensive (prevention, mitigation, protection, response, and recovery) and coordination is communicated to partners.
Emergency procedures are posted for everyone to see.
Youth understand what it means that all staff are mandatory reporters.
Blossoming
Organization provides youth with CPR/FirstAid/mental health/suicide awareness and prevention training.
Adults support youth in developing emergency and safety plans to mitigate violence throughout their lives.
Staff ensures safe travel between program, school and home.
Examples
All equipment is sanitary and working properly so that youth can use it safely.
Food preparation regulations are adhered to when food is provided.
Staff ensures safe travel between program, school and home.
Youth understand what it means that all staff are mandatory reporters.
Maximum occupancy regulations are heeded.
Every staff member has had a background check before joining the organization; and a clear policy on the frequency and criteria for determining unemployable offenses from background checks is in place. A similar process in place for volunteers.
Crisis Plans
Organization sets a minimum staff to youth ratio that ensures adequate supervision while on site and on field trips.
Organization’s insurance policy is comprehensive and current.
Transportation
Clear crisis safety plans
Trainings
Certifications
Background checks and policies
All staff are trained in the emergency preparedness plan and what it means to be a mandatory reporter.