The Board of Youth and Children's Ministry (YAC) adheres strictly to the third edition of the Child Protection Guidelines, approved by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and published in a loose leaf format under the title Taking Care.

All new children's and youth workers, together with any individual with any contact with children or vulnerable adults from 1st April have to be POCVA checked (implementing the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults NI Order 2003). YAC actively promotes this as of the utmost seriousness.

The Board of Social Witness looks after all Child Protection issues for the PCI (including administrating the POCVA checks) and all enquiries should be directed there.
Tel. 028 90 322284

YAC strictly follows procedures set down by the Board of Finance and Personnel of the PCI which interprets employment legislation as it affects employment by the Church.

More recently, Peninsula Business Services have been appointed by the General Assembly to provide personnel advice to Congregations and Presbyteries. Our contact is with Kim Birchall on 0161 8342772.

Congregations considering the appointment of Youth Workers and Children's or Children's and Family Workers may wish to contact Graeme Thompson at YAC for advice either by phone or email.

Tel: 028 90 322284

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