YWAM England policy on known paedophiles working or studying with YWAM

Introduction
This policy concerns all people known to us as paedophiles either by self confession or by being found guilty of a criminal offence and being on the register of sex offenders.

This policy has been formulated in accordance with the YWAM England Child Protection Policy and Guidance to Churches produced by the Churches' Child Protection Advisory Service.

At all times the interests of the child/children are paramount.


 * Staff, students and volunteers serving with YWAM England must declare all previous convictions and are liable to have that record checked by reference to the Criminal records Bureau in the United Kingdom and such other police agencies overseas that YWAM shall deem necessary.
 * Those with criminal convictions related to sexual assault on children or those who are on the register of sex offenders in England are not accepted as students to YWAM England courses nor as staff, volunteers or associates. There is no discretion in this decision.
 * Those with relevant convictions which come to light after acceptance as students, staff, volunteers or associates are liable to immediate suspension from all YWAM activity and will be asked to vacate any YWAM housing immediately. This policy serves as notice of eviction.
 * Those known to us as paedophiles either by self confession or by being found guilty of a criminal offence and being on the register of sex offenders may not come onto YWAM property.
 * The names of those known to us as paedophiles, either by self confession or by being found guilty of a criminal offence and being on the register of sex offenders, will be disclosed to the YWAM England Child Protection Advisory Team.
 * This policy is to be made known in writing to all applicants for YWAM England courses and staff positions and also to all existing YWAM staff, students, volunteers and associates.