The scope of this policy applies to all persons who have or may be expected to have contact with children and vulnerable adults in the course of any Jesus Youth activities and in Jesus Youth Locations. This includes all volunteers, trustees, staff, clergy and any other members of Jesus Youth. This policy is not intended to cover those activities where the child or vulnerable adult is under the direct care /supervision of the parent or guardian.
The purpose of this policy is to demonstrate the strong commitment of the Jesus Youth Movement to the care, safety and wellbeing of all children and vulnerable adults in Jesus Youth Locations. It provides an outline of the policies, procedures and strategies developed to keep children and vulnerable adults safe from harm, including all forms of abuse in Jesus Youth Locations. This policy applies to all Jesus Youth members, programme participants, employees, volunteers, contractors, religious and clergy.
Following this policy is also part of our commitment to UK statutory bodies, the local Catholic diocese, to the Charity Commission, insurers and to other organisations which, quite rightly, require us to be diligent in safeguarding children.
This policy has a number of Appendices at the end. This is to reduce detail in the main part of the policy but they are integral to the policy.