PHYSICAL and EMOTIONAL SAFETY 

• Physical/emotional risks are reduced through effective child protection practices for selection of volunteer staff.
• Physical risks are reduced through effective planning for safety of all youth during club meetings, special educational programs, events and activities.
• An appropriate youth-staff ratio is maintained.
• Staff are trained in planning for prevention and intervention for physical and emotional well being of youth

• Number of new volunteers screened annually
• Percent of completing training and certified as 4-H volunteer.
• Pre-post Test Knowledge from training on risk management procedures; child protection practices to support youth physical and emotional safety.

• Reduction of number of accidents/incidents or problems.
• Youth reports of safety and security, physically and emotionally

• A structured, yet flexible environment is provided... rules and processes foster trust, mutual respect and inclusiveness of youth.
• Adults interact with youth and each other in positive ways...i.e. no abusive language, undue criticism or humiliation.
• Staff are trained in planning for prevention and intervention for physical and emotional well being of youth

• Number and percent of parents/volunteers/youth who complete training on youth-adult relationships or conflict management workshops. (pre-post test knowledge) 

• Application of skills and reduced incidents reported among youth/adults resulting from training.
• Youth and adult reports of positive supportive environments for growth and learning.