At Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica, safety is our number one priority. We work every day to create a safe, inclusive, and fun environment so kids can have every opportunity to be successful in life. We have no tolerance for inappropriate behavior of any kind, and we put resources behind this stance. Our entire organization—including each of our Club locations—undergoes a safety assessment every single year.
Mandatory criminal background checks are required upon hire and annually for every staff and board member at Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica. In addition, criminal background checks are required for any volunteer who has direct, repetitive contact with kids.
We also maintain and regularly update comprehensive safety policies that protect our kids, including policies on supervision, transportation, communication, mandated reporting, and prohibition of one-on-one contact. We encourage all staff, members, and families to report any incident or situation they feel is unsafe.
