Child Safeguarding Training Policy for Navy League of Canada Officers and Adult Volunteers

PURPOSE

The Navy League of Canada is committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment for all NL Cadets and staff. As part of this responsibility, we have partnered with Little Warriors through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide specialized training focused on recognizing and preventing sexual abuse.

MANDATORY INITIAL TRAINING

Effective July 2025, this training is mandatory for all adults working directly with NL Cadets.

Prevent It! training, supersedes previous training requirements set by the Navy League of Canada. The training is designed to educate adults on how to prevent and respond to child sexual abuse.

PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT & RECOGNITION (PLAR)

To determine equivalencies and recognition of external relevant prior training and experience with child safety, the Navy League of Canada offers PLAR opportunities.

Within the past three (3) years, any person having completed one or more of the following is eligible to apply for a PLAR.

• Prevent It! (3-hour facilitator led certification), Little Warriors.
• Commit to Kids (C2K), Canadian Centre for Child Protection.
• Equivalent child protection training from: Scouts Canada, Girl Guides, YMCA, or similar youth organizations.
• School boards or licensed childcare agencies.
• Military or law enforcement child protection programs.

PROCESS

1. Submit proof of certification and training content summary to the Prevent It! Volunteer facilitator. at the National Office.
2. Sign the Navy League of Canada ADULT Code of Conduct.
3. The PLAR does NOT exempt adult volunteers from future recertification requirements.

RECERTIFICATION CYCLE

• Year 1 – Initial training. Prevent It! 3-hour instructor led training session or PLAR.
• Year 5 – Refresher content. Prevent It! online workshop to complete at your own pace. Register HERE. Aligned with VSS expiration.

PROGRAM EVALUATION

The Navy League of Canada, will continue to evaluate, monitor and review training content for its adult volunteers.

This is essential to ensure accurate, sensitive, and evidence-based information that equips them to recognize, prevent, and respond appropriately to child sexual abuse.

This process fosters accountability and empowers adults to create safe, informed environments that prioritize children's protection and well-being.