YOUTH SHIELD FOUNDATION/Shielding Youth, Empowering Futures
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SAFEGUARDING & INCLUSION

Safety with dignity.
Inclusion in practice.

Youth Shield Foundation’s Constitution sets clear commitments to equality, inclusion and protection from abuse and harassment.

OUR COMMITMENT · REVIEW DETAILSShielding youth.
Empowering futures.
OUR FOUNDATIONAL COMMITMENT

Everyone deserves
to be treated with dignity.

The Constitution establishes a gender and inclusion commitment across Foundation operations and a zero-tolerance position on gender discrimination, sexual exploitation, abuse and workplace harassment.

A commitment stated in the Constitution.
Operational guidance and reporting details must be developed and confirmed by the organization before publication.

01
Dignity & respect

People are treated with dignity and respect across the Foundation’s work.

02
Inclusion

The Foundation commits to gender equality and inclusion, and zero tolerance for gender discrimination.

03
Protection from exploitation & abuse

The Constitution states zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse and workplace harassment.

04
Responsible practice

Program content describes referrals to registered providers for rehabilitation and clinical care.

ORGANIZATIONAL REVIEW REQUIRED

Operational details
need confirmation.

The source documents do not identify a safeguarding lead, reporting channel, incident response process or emergency contact. These must be established and approved by Youth Shield Foundation. This page does not replace local support or emergency services.

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