WOODSON YMCA
Safety
The safety and well-being of vulnerable populations in the YMCAs across the U.S. is, and always will be, our priority.
Serving the youth & vulnerable populations in our community is a vital part of our mission, and we are committed to creating a safe environment for the community we serve every year.
As the nation's largest youth-serving organization and growing senior population, our most important work includes ensuring their safety and well-being — it is foundational to everything we do at the Y to help them learn, grow and thrive.
What we do to protect Vulnerable Populations:
Screening
We conduct background checks prior to hire for employees and volunteers. Our members and guests are also screened through a Raptor system daily that integrates with The National Sex Offender Registry.
Training
Comprehensive online and in-person child abuse prevention training is mandatory to all YMCA employees and volunteers, and they are required to refresh their training annually. The goal is to educate on inappropriate conduct, while also teaching the warning signs of abuse.
Together, let’s commit to protecting the VULNERABLE POPULATIONS in our YMCA and our communities by practicing the three habits of abuse protection each day.
Because when we know and understand how abuse happens, see the warning signs, and are prepared to respond quickly to prevent it, we create a culture of abuse prevention that results in even safer environments for everyone to reach their full potential.
For resources and more information on what you can do to keep children safe, visit Five Days of Action.
Report Abuse
In our commitment to provide the best in programs, services and supporting our community, the Woodson YMCA has provided an anonymous Urgent Concern Form for your use.
Please fill out the form below. Reports can be made 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Reports can be made anonymous.
Urgent Concern Form
The Woodson YMCA continues its commitment to ensuring that our Y community is welcoming and safe for all. If you wish to anonymously report an urgent or critical concern related to member safety, bias, feeling unwelcome, or suspicious behavior, please complete the from and provide the necessary information. Any anonymous information provided will be addressed promptly. If you wish to speak to a Woodson YMCA employee directly, please include your name and contact information.