Welcome to the Special Olympics Protective Behaviors Online Training
Thank you for being a part of the Special Olympics family. It is through the caring, concern and talents of all our athletes, families and volunteers that Special Olympics has become one of the most respected sports programs in the world. Your participation in the Protective Behaviors Training Program is just one way you demonstrate your dedication.
The goal of this presentation is prevention of sexual abuse of Special Olympics athletes. It also addresses physical and emotional abuse.
READ ALL BELOW CAREFULLY:
Once you complete the quiz at the bottom of the page, both you and the Special Olympics program in your state will receive a confirmation email.
Inappropriate gifts, trips, outings, or other gestures of affection from a volunteer include:
A sexual predator could be anyone. There is no “look” or behavior pattern that sets them apart. Sexual Predators:
Remind athletes and families that not everyone who comes to a Special Olympics event is a volunteer who has been screened and is assumed to be “safe”.
Codes of conduct are in effect and enforced for athletes, coaches and volunteers.
Utilize the Child Welfare Information Gateway below to familiarize yourself with your state’s reporting requirements. On the site, choose the state that you wish to check under the “Child Abuse & Neglect” heading, check “Mandatory Reporters of Child Abuse & Neglect” and then click “Go”.
Be ready to say:
Who to tell:
Who is a Class A Volunteer?
Special Olympics US Volunteer Screening Policy
Actions Special Olympics has taken to protect athletes:
Special Olympics West Virginia
3055 Mount Vernon Road
Hurricane, WV 25526
304.345.9310
Hours:
8:30am – 4:30pm
Monday-Friday
Created by The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation for the Benefit of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities.