Pocono Family YMCA, one of the Pocono’s oldest youth serving organizations, has been awarded Praesidium Accreditation by Praesidium, the leader in abuse risk management.

Praesidium Accreditation is a prestigious honor that publicly demonstrates the organization has worked to achieve the highest industry standards in abuse prevention.

To achieve Accreditation, Pocono Family YMCA underwent a rigorous process to implement Praesidium’s Accreditation Standards focusing on eight primary operational areas within their business: policies, screening and selection, training, monitoring and supervision, consumer participation, internal feedback systems, responding, and administrative practices. Praesidium then verified Pocono Family YMCA’s successful implementation of these standards.

Pocono Family YMCA will be accredited for three years, and during this time will commit to uphold fundamental organizational values and stringent safety practices that demonstrate their commitment to protecting those in their care from abuse. Praesidium Accreditation provides solid proof of sound risk management practices and the honor distinguishes Pocono Family YMCA from others in their industry.

“We are pleased to send the message that we will not compromise the safety of those in our care — for any reason,” said Scott Peckins, Pocono Family YMCA, CEO. “As an entire organization, we are dedicated and committed to proactively keeping those in our care safe from sexual abuse.”

The Pocono Family YMCA offers a wide range of programs and services for individuals and families of all ages, from fitness classes and swimming lessons to youth development programs and community outreach initiatives.