PREVENTING CHILD ABUSE AT THE YMCA OF GREENWICH
At the YMCA of Greenwich, it is our mission to nurture the potential of every child and teen. From Summer Camp and After School programs to Youth Sports and Teen activities, our Ys are bustling with programs designed to provide safe, fun-filled experiences.
Child protection is our top priority, and we’re committed to educating both adults and children on how to stay safe from abuse. Our staff and volunteers receive comprehensive training in child safety to ensure your children are always protected while in our care. Additionally, all members and guests who visit our facility are required to be entered into our sex offender database, Raptor.
KNOW. SEE. RESPOND.
KNOW. SEE. RESPOND. enables us to understand how and when abuse happens, recognize the signs of abuse, and quickly and appropriately respond to it. When we embrace these habits, we foster a culture of child abuse prevention. Click the button below to learn more about how to recognize and respond to signs of child abuse.
SHARE CHILD SAFETY CONCERNS
Reporting signs of child sexual abuse or your child safety concerns is key in preventing and intervening in abuse. You do not need proof that abuse if occurring to make a report, only reasonable suspicion. Reasonable suspicion means that you have witnessed maltreatment or boundary violations, either in the child or adult, or both. Or, you have received a disclosure from a child about abuse, neglect, or boundary violations towards them.
To report child abuse or child safety concerns, complete our Child Safety Concern Form below. You can respond anonymously or with your contact information.