Why the Safeguarding Children Program is needed?

Organisations, as well as families, play a fundamental role in the health, emotional well-being, physical development and education of children.

Each day there are millions of positive and enriching interactions between children and staff members and volunteers within organisations. The value of these interactions is immeasurable.

However, we know that children are inherently vulnerable to abuse by adults who hold positions of power over them.

Organisations cannot afford be complacent. The myth that ‘it couldn't happen here' needs to be dispelled.

Denying that children are at risk in organisations is misguided and incorrect.

This is why ACCYO has developed the Safeguarding Children Program for organisations. It provides organisations with a comprehensive set of standards to protect children and young people in their care.