All Hands & Hearts has a zero-tolerance approach to any child abuse or other intentional harm to a child.

As a representative of All Hands & Hearts, I commit to abide by the following code of conduct and maintain compliance with the All Hands & Hearts Child Protection Policy.

It is my responsibility to:  

• Protect children from harm via both my acts and omissions. 
• Report any concerns about Child Protection. 

I will never: 

1. Undertake an action which could be considered abusive, or place children at risk of abuse, through my acts or omissions;
2. Remain in a situation where children are present and there are not a minimum of two or more adults present. In the event the second adult must leave you must secure the presence of a second adult or resituate the children in a safe location before departing; 
3. Use physical force with a child; 
4. Engage in any behavior which could be considered as sexually motivated with a child;
5. Exchange personal information with a child; 
6. Arrange to meet with a child, outside of my assigned duties. 

The following guidelines are offered in order to prevent representatives being placed in a position where they are made vulnerable to allegations of misconduct and to protect children from external threats:

1. Always follow the “Two-Adult Rule,” wherein two or more adults supervise and are present for all activities where children are involved. The term adult refers to a staff member, volunteer, parent or other responsible adult affiliated with the base location;  
2. Do not take any photos of children without the consent of a parent or guardian;
3. Do not post photos of children on social media;
4. Do not administer any First Aid intervention to a child. 

Reporting Procedure: 

1. Notify a member of Program Staff. 
2. Log an incident in the All Hands & Hearts Incident Reporting system. 
3. Contact our safeguarding lead by emailing: [email protected].