Safe Haven® is a child and volunteer protection program. Child Protection has two key components: a Cycle of Intervention and a Cycle of Prevention.
Elements of the Cycle of Intervention
There are four elements in the Safe Haven® Cycle of Intervention. These are intended to stop child abuse by screening out those who might cause harm and by educating our members about abusive behavior.
- Promote education and awareness
- Create policies
- Screen volunteers
- Train volunteers
Elements of the Cycle of Prevention
There are eight elements in the Safe Haven® Cycle of Prevention. These are proactive steps which provide the medium for positive, healthy child development.
- Foster meaningful relationships
- Make kids full participants
- Promote ethical behavior
- Model and teach conflict resolution
- Encourage kids to speak out
- Cultivate kids’ self images
- Implant excellence in individual achievement
- Keep things fun
For additional resources and to learn more about Safe Haven® visit the National AYSO site.
