PURPOSE –
A Standardized Code of Conduct Involving Interactions with Children, Youth Participants, & Other Volunteers
North Caddo Shooting Club is committed to the safety and protection of children and youth, as well as it’s volunteers. This Code of Conduct applies to all directors, range safety officers and volunteers who represent North Caddo Shooting Club and who interact with children or youth, as well as other individuals, in both a direct and/or unsupervised capacity.
CODE OF CONDUCT –
The public and private conduct of directors, range safety officers, and volunteers acting on behalf of North Caddo Shooting Club can inspire and motivate those with whom they interact, or can cause great harm if inappropriate. We must, at all times, be aware of the responsibilities that accompany our work.
We should be aware of our own and other persons’ vulnerability, especially when working alone with children, youth, and other volunteers and be particularly aware that we are responsible for maintaining physical, emotional, and sexual boundaries in such interactions. We must avoid any covert or overt sexual behaviors with those for whom we have responsibility. This includes seductive speech, jokes or gestures as well as physical contact that exploits, abuses, or harasses. We are to provide safe environments for children and youth at all times. Representatives of North Caddo Shooting Club shall refrain from using profanity during activities, practices, and competitions, when youth and others are present.
We must show prudent discretion before touching another person, especially children, and those of the opposite sex, and be aware of how physical touch will be perceived or received, and whether it would be an appropriate expression of greeting, care, concern, or celebration. North Caddo Shooting Club personnel and volunteers are prohibited at all times from physically disciplining a child.
Physical contact with children can be misconstrued both by the recipient and by those who observe it, and should occur only when completely nonsexual and otherwise appropriate, and never in private. One-on-one meetings with a child, young person, or person of the opposite sex are best held in a public area; in a room where the interaction can be (or is being) observed; or in a room with the door left open, and another director of volunteer is notified about the meeting.
Staff and volunteers should refrain from the illegal possession and/or illegal use of drugs and/or alcohol at all times, when responsible for the safety and well-being of any participants.
Communication with children by staff and volunteers is only allowed for North Caddo Shooting Club business. For the protection of all concerned, the key safety concept that will be applied to these interactions is transparency. The following steps will reduce the risk of private or otherwise inappropriate communication between staff, volunteers, and minors:
● Communication between North Caddo Shooting Club personnel (including volunteers) and children/youth that is outside the role of the professional or volunteer relationship is prohibited.
● Staff, and volunteers who use text messaging or any form of online communications including social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) to communicate with children/youth may only do so for activities involving North Caddo Shooting Club business.
The organizational contact for questions about or reports of breaches of this Code of Conduct is:
● Casey Hall – Club President (318-349-6721)
If he is not available, or if the behavior involves him the Club Vice-President should be contacted.
● Johnny Kemp – Club Vice-President (318-564-6647)
North Caddo Shooting Club will not discharge or in any manner retaliate or discriminate against any person who, in good faith, submits a report, expresses a concern, or reports a breach of any of the behaviors contained in this Code. All incidents will be investigated and the person reporting the incident will be informed of the outcomes.

By signing below, I confirm that I have read and understand the expectations and do hereby agree to abide by the North Caddo Shooting Club Code of Conduct. I also understand that if I am found to be in violation of this Code, I am subject to be disciplined up to and including removal from any position I hold, whether volunteer or board appointed. I also agree to provide the truth in any investigations, statements, or reports of violations of this Code.