YMCA of Greater Des Moines
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Our Commitment to Child Protection

The YMCA of Greater Des Moines encourages adults and organizations in the community to play a vital role in making our community a safer place for children. When adults know how abuse happens, see the warning signs, and respond quickly to prevent abuse, they foster a culture of child abuse prevention.

Zero Tolerance Policy

Providing a safe environment for every person a YMCA engages – especially children – is essential to the Y’s mission, our reputation, and our viability as a youth-serving organization. Therefore, the YMCA enforces a zero tolerance policy for any type of abuse or mistreatment. Employees, volunteers, members, and program participants will be held to the same standard. The YMCA’s commitment to safety is demonstrated through safety processes and procedures established to reduce risk for the people we serve, and for the YMCA.

 

Report Abuse at the Y

See something, say something. Use this form to report suspected child abuse.

Five Days of Action

Each year, we participate in Y USA's Five Days of Action campaign, designed to raise awareness and inspire adults to take action to protect children from sexual abuse. Learn more about our commitment to keeping children safe.

Resources

The safety and well-being of children in the care of Ys across the U.S. is, and always will be, our top priority. Learn more about the YMCA movement's work to prevent abuse and find child protection resources at the link below.