Region 83 is
committed to the safety and protection of our children and our volunteers.
Our Regional Child and
Volunteer Protection Advocate (CVPA) is charged with the protection of
our children and our volunteers by assuring that all of our volunteers
are registered with the organization, and that volunteers who have
contact with children have completed the Safe Haven certification
program. Safe Haven is provided as a part of all Coach and Referee
training.
In Region 83, reference
checks of volunteers are performed annually by the CVPA on a random
basis (reference checks are performed on all new volunteers), and
criminal background checks of volunteers are performed annually by the
National Support and Training Center on a random basis, except in the
case of the Regional Commissioner, the CVPA, the Regional Registrar,
the Regional Treasurer, any regional board members who lead or organize
children's activities, all coaches, all assistant coaches, and all
referees on whom a criminal background check is performed every year
automatically. Volunteers for whom concerns are raised through this
process, are addressed in accordance with AYSO policies.
Region 83 is also acutely
aware of the damage that can be done to the personal and professional
reputations of our volunteers as a result of any public accusation of
misconduct, whether true or not. As a result, we strive through the
Safe Haven training program not only to educate our volunteers as to
what is appropriate and inappropriate conduct, but to provide them with
an ability to assess when they may be at risk of accusation, and how to
avoid such risks. Our volunteers are one of our most valuable assets,
and second only to the protection of our children, their protection is
a priority.
If you have questions or
concerns, whether a volunteer, parent or child, please do not hesitate
to call the Regional CVPA, Cindy Collins, (805)489-6120
or Regional Commissioner, Tom Lebens, (805)597-4747.
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