Youth Programs

Creating a Secure, Safe, and Fun Environment for Young Participants

Safety First: Protecting Every Child in Every Setting

In youth programs and community centers, the safety and wellbeing of young participants are vital to their success. Just like in schools, it is crucial to have robust safety measures in place to ensure a secure environment for children and peace of mind for parents and guardians. By prioritizing safety, youth programs and community centers can provide a positive and nurturing experience while effectively fulfilling their commitment to providing a safe space.

Learn how three YMCAs fulfill their promise to communities with Raptor.

What Our Customers Say

“It is really to protect the children that we serve. It is a system that is weeding out sex offenders. So if you are a sex offender, you will not be able to access our facilities.”

“I’m able to manage more than 30,000 volunteers, process 6,000 new applications, help applicants or volunteers with any questions, complete the necessary screenings, and do all of this by myself,”

Raptor Solutions for Youth Program Safety

Visitor Management

Facility-wide view of visitors and contractors who enter and exit your buildings
Quick and simple check-in process takes stress off front desk staff
Screen against sex offender registries from all 50 states, and rescreen guests at any point
Create an unlimited number of custom databases to screen visitors against the national sex offender database as well as your own custom databases
Configurable badges show exactly why a visitor is there and where they should be

Volunteer Management

Customize and automate your volunteer application based on state requirements and your own policies
Reduce the approval process from weeks to hours
Online portal allows schools to send out information on upcoming activities with sign-up forms for volunteers
Track all your volunteer hours for reporting, matching funding, or recognizing volunteer hours
Empower and encourage your volunteers with self-serve access to their own information and up-to-date details on upcoming events

Panic Alert

Designed to work under duress, Raptor Alert is a silent panic alert system that works on the devices your schools use every day
Quickly initiate a response to a school- or district-wide emergency from any hard-wired, cellular, or wireless device
The same app is used for critical emergencies and everyday incidents, so staff learns one system to summon help
Load key documents and policies for easy access by your staff

Drill Manager

Keep track of all your drills and provide feedback to stakeholders on performance
Schedule drills in advance and receive reminders to help with compliance requirements
Automatic reporting to show your compliance with district requirements

Resources to Help Improve Youth Program Safety

Best Practices for Community Centers and After-School Programs

Community centers encounter distinct challenges in managing and monitoring their guests and volunteers. With a large number of individuals visiting weekly for various purposes, ensuring their non-threatening nature to the center and its occupants is crucial.

How 3 YMCAs Uphold Their Promise to be a Safe Place for Families

This 3-part case study focuses on three YMCAs: Treasure Valley Family YMCA in Idaho, Gateway Region YMCA in Missouri and YMCA of Greater Brandywine Valley in Pennsylvania

Summit Area YMCA Steps Up Security

The Raptor System’s instant screening program allows Summit Area YMCA staff to better protect members and guests from unwanted visitors. Raptor’s instant screening program allows Summit Area YMCA staff to better protect members and guests from unwanted visitors, namely sexual offenders.

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"The safety of our students and staff is our #1 priority and having Raptor gives us that extra sense of security."

"Having an all-in-one solution, like Raptor is the best!"

"I think Raptor offers the best in its class. Nothing beats it."

StudentSafe^™ Behavioral Threat Assessment and Early Intervention Software

VisitorSafe™ Visitor Management System

Emergency Management System

Compliance and Training

VolunteerSafe^™ Volunteer Management System

SchoolPass Attendance & Hall Pass Management

DismissalSafe^™ Dismissal Management

PayK12 District-Wide Single Payment Solution

PublicSchoolWORKS Training, Risk, & Behavior Management Software

- Chris Allen, Crisis Management Technician, Laramie County School District WY

- Michael Barbara, Safety Coordinator, Alhambra (CA) USD

- David Wrzesinski, Director of Safety and Emergency Management, Robinson (TX) ISD

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Youth Programs

Creating a Secure, Safe, and Fun Environment for Young Participants

Safety First: Protecting Every Child in Every Setting

What Our Customers Say

Raptor Solutions for Youth Program Safety

Resources to Help Improve Youth Program Safety

Best Practices for Community Centers and After-School Programs

How 3 YMCAs Uphold Their Promise to be a Safe Place for Families

Summit Area YMCA Steps Up Security

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See why Raptor is the leading provider of integrated school safety software solutions

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