Stage Center's Child Protection Policy
It is the policy of Stage Center that the welfare of the children and young people is paramount regardless of age, culture, disability, gender, language, racial origin, religious beliefs and/or sexual identity and that everyone who may participate with our organization, has a right to protection from physical, sexual and emotional abuse. Children and young people are defined as under the age of 18. We also acknowledge our responsibilities in respect of adult volunteers or visitors who might be deemed to be ‘at risk’ because they are ‘vulnerable’. Stage Center is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults. It recognizes its responsibility to take all reasonable steps to promote best practice and to protect children from harm, abuse and exploitation. Stage Center acknowledges its duty to act appropriately to any allegations, reports or suspicions of abuse. Its volunteers will endeavor to work together to encourage the development of an environment that embraces difference and diversity and respects the rights of all children, young people and adults. Stage Center Teachers and Volunteers will do the following to safeguard our participants: STAFF BACKGROUND CHECKS: Our Teachers and Staff will obtain background checks every 3 years.