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Detailed Indicator Report (Year: 2007) (Generated: 09-Sep-10)

4H7 - 60% of 4-H YD volunteers and program staff adopt practices to insure physical and emotional safety of their program environment.

Locations: Carroll | Cheshire | Grafton | Hillsborough | Merrimack | Rockingham | Strafford | Sullivan | Statewide
Type: Learning
Evaluation plan:

A self-reporting check lists will be developed and included in the volunteer handbook. listing safe practices (i.e. first aid kit is on hand, emergency numbers are posted, an evacuation plan is in place, EMT's are available at horse show, etc.), another check list will evaluate practices that ensure emotional well being, such things as bullying, peer pressure, etc. Tools will encompass all aspects of physical and emotional safety.

Volunteers report adoption of inclusive practices and demonstrate tolerance, respectful attitudes and non-discriminatory behavior.

• Year 3 - A self-reporting check list will be developed and included in Annual Group Activity Report.

• Year 2 &5 - Focus group questions will be asked of 4-H staff - asking them about the inclusive practices they promote and use with their volunteers and camp staff.

• Risk Management and documentation - ongoing

Plan: 4H Youth Development

	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011
# changed	110
# planned	0	0	0	0	0

Plans used in: Andrea Chickering Sawyer  (Andrea Sawyer)
Lauren Bressett  (Individual)
Nancy Berry's 4-H, Administrative, Professional Development, and Interdisciplinary  (Nancy Berry)
Linda L. Willard  (Linda Willard)
Lynn Garland  (Individual)
Deborah Cheever  (Individual)
Nancy Evans  (Individual)
Kathleen E. Jablonski  (Kathy Jablonski)
Rick Allev, 4-H Youth Development  (Rick Alleva)
Jolee Chase  (Individual)
Dotty M. Burrows  (Dorothy Burrows)
Michael Koski  (Individual)
Charlotte Cross  (Individual)

Outcomes:

• Volunteers accept differences and work effectively with diverse people and groups. (Action)
• Volunteers apply positive youth development skills and knowledge when working with youth. (Action)
• Volunteers gain knowledge and skills to create safe program environments where 4-H youth participants feel physically and emotionally safe, and conflict prevention and resolution strategies are used effectively. (Learning)
• Volunteers gain knowledge and skills to create safe program environments where 4-H youth participants feel physically and emotionally safe, and conflict prevention and resolution strategies are used effectively. (Learning)
• Volunteers increase their knowledge and understanding of positive youth development concepts. (Learning)
• Volunteers use practices indicative of high quality youth development programs where participants feel emotionally and physically safe. (Action)

Related outputs (by Program):

• 4H Youth Development
  • Positive Youth Development  (Youth); -Safe learning environments; Camps, CYFAR, 4-H After school, OMK, family (Workshop (s))   
    
  • Volunteer/Staff Development and Management - Recruit, screen, orient, support, and recognize volunteers; Project/activity volunteer training-multiple delivery methods; Certification Programs - Shooting Sports, etc.; Positive Youth Development Training;  Implementation; Middle manager system design and support (includes fair superintendents); Training for after school, camp, and CYFAR staff; Regional training efforts including 2008 NELF (Workshop (s))   
    

Related outputs:

Program: 4H Youth Development

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