The Siri Singh Sahib Corporation (SSSC) passed a motion on 5 June 2025 adopting an overarching Child Safeguarding Policy Statement regarding all children and young people that participate in dharmic community activities. 

Children and young people have a right to be protected from harm. As SSSC organizations work with this population, we must have a clear set of guidelines regarding how we will keep minors safe and respond to child protection concerns. 

Office of Ethics & Professional Standards (EPS) and Office of Dharmic Counsel (ODC) work together with the relevant Legacy Non Profit Organizations (LNPOs) such as Sikh Dharma Education International (SDEI) / Miri Piri Academy (MPA), 3HO International, and 3HO Europe to assess:

• The potential risks to a child involved in our educational programs at Miri Piri Academy and youth programs at Solstices and European Yoga Festival
• How concerned parties raise concerns
• What is currently being done to assure young people can flourish, have positive experiences and stay safe

Ongoing activities for Oversight of Safeguarding Protocol include:

• Routine training and awareness activities
• Routine review of incident reports
• Quarterly meetings with leadership of relevant LNPOs to assess, monitor and update Safeguarding procedures and activities

EPS & ODC develop Safeguarding Procedures including:

• Responding to concerns about a child’s welfare
• Storing child protection records
• Preventing & responding to bullying
• Recruiting appropriate staff and volunteers to work with children
• Codes of conduct for all working with children
• Managing concerns made against staff and volunteers

 

Child Safeguarding concerns can be submitted HERE