YOUTH PROTECTION WEEK

Nothing is more important than the safety of the children Kiwanis serves. That’s why Kiwanis International dedicates a week each year to youth protection. In 2024, Youth Protection Week is October 7-11. During this time, Kiwanis clubs should take the opportunity to conduct important youth protection training and evaluate the club’s compliance.  

Kiwanis clubs are required to educate members annually on Kiwanis Youth Protection Policies & Procedures. The resources available during Youth Protection Week make it easy for your club to meet this prerequisite. Kiwanis clubs can host in-person or virtual training for all members of the club who are:  

• Using the Youth Protection Policy training for Kiwanis clubs PowerPoint presentation PDF.  
• Viewing the Youth Protection Policy training for Kiwanis clubs recording.

We appreciate your club’s efforts during Youth Protection Week and the commitment you share to protecting youth.

Educate members 

Take time during the week to train members on youth protection during a Kiwanis club meeting. Club members also can use our online resources to complete the training on their own.  

After your club completes training for the 2024-25 Kiwanis year, your club secretary should update the reporting dashboard.

Other information and resources:  

• List of Kiwanis District Youth Protection managers. 
• Youth protection training slide deck . 
• Youth Protection policies and procedures . 
• Frequently asked questions about background checks. 
• How to access Praesidium Academy youth protection and child abuse prevention online courses.
• Information about Kiwanis’ dedicated, confidential Youth Protection Helpline.  

Join a live webinar

Kiwanis International is hosting youth protection webinars for members, officers, volunteers and chaperones who serve with Service Leadership programs.   

Monday, October 7, 8 p.m. ET
Kiwanis 2024 Youth Protection Week: Get Educated! Youth Protection policies in practice for clubs, led by Melissa McMann, Kiwanis SLP Training and Education administrator and a District Youth Protection manager.
Register here 

Wednesday, October 9, 7 p.m. ET
Get educated! Understanding Kiwanis youth protection guidelines, a session for SLP administrators, advisors and chaperones.
Register here

Thursday, October 10, 8 p.m. ET
Get Educated! How to involve your district in youth protection policies, led by District youth protection managers, Key Club and Circle K International administrators.
Register here