OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUTH

GREAT FUTURES START WITH SAFETY.

Every young person deserves a safe, positive, and inclusive place to belong. At Antelope Valley Boys & Girls Club, protecting the physical and emotional well-being of our members is our highest priority.

A CULTURE OF CARE

Protecting youth, together.

  • Abuse Prevention

    Physical and emotional safety come first. Staff and volunteers receive training on child abuse prevention, mandated reporting, and grooming prevention before serving youth and annually thereafter.


    Policy packet · pages 2–3

  • Supervision & Facilities

    Club activities and program spaces are supervised. Policies address supervision ratios, restroom safety, visitor access, and tracking who is in the facility.


    Policy packet · pages 7–8

  • Transportation

    Policies address approved vehicles, driver qualifications, supervision during transportation, vehicle inspections, and reporting transportation incidents.


    Policy packet · pages 20–22

  • Incident Response

    Staff and volunteers must report incidents to Club leadership immediately. The packet describes documentation, external reporting, and investigation procedures, including compliance with applicable mandated reporting requirements.


    Policy packet · pages 13–14

  • One-on-One Rules

    Private or isolated one-on-one interactions between members and staff or volunteers are prohibited, including in-person meetings, transportation, texting, video chat, and social media. The policy describes limited professional-service and emergency exceptions.


    Policy packet · pages 4–6

  • Screening & Training

    Screening includes criminal background checks for employees, board and standing committee volunteers, and volunteers or partners with direct repetitive contact with youth. The policy outlines national, sex offender registry, and local searches, along with onboarding requirements.


    Policy packet · pages 9–10

  • Online Safety

    Acceptable-use policies address Club and personal devices, appropriate communications, privacy, internet use, and technology safety training for members.


    Policy packet · pages 15–19

  • Emergency Readiness

    The Emergency Operations Plan policy covers prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery, with annual review by a board-led safety committee.


    Policy packet · pages 23

PREPARATTION. TRAINING. ACCOUNTABILITY.

Safety is an everyday commitment.

Safety is everyone’s responsibility. We prepare before Members arrive, keep safety at the forefront of daily operations, and use ongoing training and feedback to improve our practices.

Prepared sites & informed staff

Site preparation includes safety assessments, accessible emergency supplies and first-aid materials, safety kits and binders, updated emergency contacts, and review of evacuation and reunification information. Staff must know where these resources are and how to use them.

Training, drills & continuous improvement

Before independently supervising Members, staff must understand the policies and emergency procedures for their assigned site. Training continues through meetings, coaching, site visits, and drills. Drills, incidents, near misses, and feedback help identify improvements.

Coordination with school partners

When programs operate on school property, the applicable school and district safety procedures take priority. AVBGC policies complement those procedures with expectations for supervision, communication, documentation, incident reporting, and Member protection.

Leadership & shared responsibility

Leaders are responsible for reinforcing safe practices, addressing concerns promptly, ensuring supplies and training are available, and following through on identified needs. Every employee is encouraged to raise safety questions and concerns.

INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES

Safety policies & resources

Learn more about our commitment to safety and review the policies that guide youth protection.

Policies for the Protection of Youth

Download the complete packet covering abuse prevention, supervision, screening, incident management, technology, transportation, and emergency planning.

Download Policies

Commitment to Safety & Preparedness

Read how AVBGC prepares sites, trains staff, coordinates with school partners, and reinforces safety throughout the year.

Download Commitment

Gaming Safely Playbook

Help your family game safely with tips on parental controls, online risks, and healthy gaming habits.

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