Safeguarding is part of the program.
Boys Lead Foundation works with children and young people. Safeguarding therefore belongs inside program design, adult preparation, reporting and organizational accountability.
Our public safeguarding standard
This page summarizes the standards Boys Lead expects around child protection. It is not a substitute for the organization's full approved policy, applicable law, mandated-reporting obligations or jurisdiction-specific procedures.
Where local legal requirements or a partner institution's approved safeguarding rules are stronger, those requirements should be followed.
Adult screening
Adults serving in roles with access to boys should be screened appropriately for their role, program and jurisdiction.
Code of conduct
Mentors, facilitators, volunteers and staff should operate under clear boundaries, behavior standards and consequences for violations.
Two-adult practices
Program design should reduce unnecessary isolated one-to-one situations and use appropriate supervision practices.
Training
Adults should receive safeguarding orientation and role-specific preparation before working with children and young people.
Reporting concerns
Concerns about possible harm, abuse, boundary violations or unsafe conduct should have a clear route for reporting and escalation.
Privacy and dignity
Photography, personal stories, digital communications and participant information should be handled with appropriate consent and care.
Use the Boys Lead contact channel and identify the message as a safeguarding concern. If a child may be in immediate danger, contact the appropriate emergency or child-protection authority in the relevant jurisdiction.