JEFFERSON CITY AREA YMCA

Abuse Prevention

At the Y, we are committed to providing kids with a safe and positive experience as we nurture community and encourage the joy of being active.  Parents place their trust in the Y to help their children thrive. Our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility are part of everything we do. 

Because of this, we place great value on creating the most child-safe environments possible. We believe when staff members, volunteers, & parents are well informed about safety protocols, it greatly assists our constant vigilance of all who have potential access to children. 

The zero-tolerance YMCA policies in this document are regularly communicated with staff members, volunteers, and parents. All YMCA members are regularly encouraged to report any deviation from these policies immediately. As a YMCA staff member or volunteer, your understanding and enforcement of these policies and procedures is essential to keeping kids safe at the Y.

Contact Information for reporting issues/concerns:

Facility Monitoring
The following are steps we take to ensure our facilities are monitored effectively:

  • Our facility is under 24/7 video surveillance.
  • Staff perform random and frequent walk-throughs of the facilities
  • Staff working with youth are actively engaged in supervision of those in their care and will check ID’s of those dropping off/picking up youth.

Sex Offenders
The Jefferson City Area YMCA does not allow registered sex offenders to engage in activity or have a membership with the Y.  Any sex offender that is seen on our property will be reported to the proper authorities.

Inappropriate Conduct – Zero Tolerance
The YMCA is committed to providing a wholesome atmosphere for all people to enjoy. Therefore, inappropriate conduct simply will not be tolerated.  Any person who engages in any activity deemed to be a serious breach of appropriate conduct on YMCA property or while participating in any YMCA sponsored program or activity shall have their membership and/or program participation privileges suspended or revoked without warning in the manner described herein.

For the purpose of this policy, inappropriate conduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • Consumption of alcoholic beverages
  • Excessive expression of profanity or vulgarities
  • Fighting
  • Intentional destruction or defacing of property
  • Theft
  • Sexual Activity
  • Inappropriate dress
  • Verbal, physical, sexual abuse
  • Indecent exposure
  • Any verbal or physical abuse directed at YMCA employees, volunteers, members or program participants.
  • Sneaking into the facilities or assisting those trying to sneak in.

Penalty
Suspension of membership privileges for offenses under this policy shall be for a period of ninety (90) days. A suspension may be reduced or increased for cause by the Chief Executive Officer and employee responsible for Risk Management. Suspensions of program participation shall be for a minimum of one week. Longer suspensions or membership revocation may be deemed appropriate in some cases. The member or program participant will not receive any credit or refund for prepaid dues or fees. In flagrant cases, the individual will be advised if they return to YMCA property they will be prosecuted for trespassing.

More . . .

  • The YMCA earned its Abuse Prevention Accreditation from Praesidium. Click HERE to learn more.
  • Click HERE for the YMCA’s Child Abuse Prevention Handbook for Employees and Volunteers.
  • Five Days of Action, held each April, is a week-long campaign designed to raise awareness and inspire adults to take action to protect children from sexual abuse.
  • YMCA of the USA – Child Protection at the Y