IAYS, as part of our ongoing efforts to help ensure that children worldwide are shielded from the horrors of abuse while participating in sports activities, has developed its

International Child Protection Recommendations

These Recommendations provide a blueprint for organizations interested or already involved in youth sports programming to better assist with the planning and implementation of a practical child abuse prevention policy. The publication, which can be downloaded HERE at no cost, features detailed information on many important aspects of creating and implementing a child protection policy.

“We all have a responsibility to provide every bit of security we can to ensure a safe and healthy environment for the children who participate in our programs,” said Fred Engh, founder and president of the IAYS. “These Recommendations will help guide organizations in making prudent decisions to help safeguard their young participants from the many ugly forms of abuse that can destroy a youngster’s well-being.”

The IAYS is driven by the belief that sports have great value in the physical, social and moral development of children and is focused on convincing all child-minded organizations throughout the world that sports play a major role in the overall development of children.

For more information on these Recommendations or other helpful resources, please contact our headquarters at international@iays.org or call 1 (800) 688-KIDS.