by CISV International
This Code of Behaviour applies to every child in CISV. It applies at all activities – both in-person and online.
This Code helps CISV to provide a positive, inclusive and welcoming environment that reflects our values and where everyone feels safe, supported and respected.
This code should be shared and discussed at the beginning of any CISV activity or event.
As a child in CISV, I WILL:
- Be friendly, polite and helpful toward others.
- Respect everyone regardless of things like age, gender, sex, sexual orientation, ability, race, cultural background or religious beliefs.
- Respect the boundaries, privacy and property of others.
- Keep myself safe.
- Challenge and report the bullying or inappropriate behaviour of others.
- Contribute to a creating a safe space for everyone
- Be a good role model
- Openly share my opinions, needs and concerns
- Encourage others to share their ideas.
- Follow the rules.
I have the right to:
- Be and feel safe
- Be listened to
- Be respected and treated fairly
- Be protected from abuse by other member or outside sources
- Participate on an equal basis, appropriate to my ability
- Be believed
- Ask for and get help
I WILL NOT:
- Pick on or make fun of others
- Bully others
- Get involved in peer pressure or push others into something they do not want to do.
- Be mean
- Break the law
I understand that CISV programmes and activities are not the place for sexual behaviours or relationships.
I understand and agree to follow this Code of Behaviour.
I understand that if I don’t follow this Code, there may be serious consequences: I may have to leave the CISV activity or programme and I might lose my CISV membership temporarily or forever.
You may read the full CISV Positive Behavior Policy (R-07) here: