The YMCA of Greater Cleveland has been awarded Praesidium Accreditation® by Praesidium, the leader in abuse risk management. This prestigious accreditation publicly demonstrates that the YMCA of Greater Cleveland has worked to achieve the highest industry standards in abuse prevention.
To earn the accreditation, the Y underwent a rigorous process to implement Praesidium’s Accreditation Standards, which focus on eight key operational areas: policies, screening and selection, training, monitoring and supervision, consumer participation, internal feedback systems, responding, and administrative practices. Praesidium verified the Y's successful implementation of these standards.
"We are proud to achieve Praesidium Accreditation, which highlights our unwavering commitment to keeping the children, families and vulnerable adults we serve safe," said Tim Hilk, President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Cleveland. "This accreditation shows our community that we are dedicated to providing the highest level of safety for those who rely on us."
The YMCA of Greater Cleveland will be accredited for three years, during which it will continue to uphold stringent safety practices that reflect its commitment to protecting those in its care.