Tiverton Market Centre Youth Drop In

Acceptable Behaviour Policy

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The Market Centre aims to create an environment where all young people can feel safe and supported. To achieve this we need to work to a level of acceptable behavioural standards.  The following guidelines apply within the centre and the surrounding area.

  The Market Centre will NOT tolerate any young person coming to the centre if:
  • They have been drinking alcohol or taking illegal drugs.
  • They are in possession of alcohol or illegal drugs
  • They try to use or sell drugs anywhere in the vicinity of the centre.
  • They have been involved in any gang/group activity, which has led to the intimidation or physical harm of any individual's.

  The Market Centre considers the following as SERIOUS MISBEHAVIOUR:
  • Vile or abusive language
  • Fighting
  • Damage to property
  • Physical/sexual harassment
  • Behaviour which will or may have the potential to cause serious physical/emotional harm
  If this occurs within or around The Market Centre then the following actions will result:
  • Withdrawal of privileges e.g. young person is banned from a specific activity for a period of time
  • Appropriate authorities informed if necessary e.g. Police
  • Exclusion from The Market Centre for a period of time, this will be determined by the seriousness of the behaviour.

 Minor issues of misbehaviour within The Market Centre will be dealt with internally, this may include a ban from a specific activity e.g. Pool or the young person be asked to leave for a short period.

These are our guidelines that we aim to follow but we reserve the right to increase or decrease the sanctions as we see fit.