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Guide

Mandatory Reporting: A Plain-Language Guide

What triggers a duty to report and how the process works, step by step.

Reporting
Infographic

Recognizing Grooming: Warning Signs Infographic

A one-page visual guide to the patterns offenders use to gain access.

Prevention
Checklist

Safeguarding Policy Self-Assessment

A practical checklist to evaluate your organization’s child-protection policy.

Policy
Article

Talking to Children About Body Safety

Age-appropriate ways to teach boundaries, consent, and speaking up.

Prevention
Report

State of Institutional Accountability 2024

Our flagship annual review of safeguarding trends across all settings.

Research
Guide

Online Safety Toolkit for Families

Settings, conversations, and reporting steps to keep kids safer online.

Digital
Article

Two-Adult Rule: Why It Works

How observable, interruptible environments reduce opportunity for abuse.

Policy
Guide

Supporting a Child After Disclosure

A trauma-informed, victim-centered response in the moments that matter.

Survivors
Checklist

Coach & Volunteer Screening Template

A reusable screening and reference-check template for youth programs.

Policy
Infographic

Signs of Abuse: A Caregiver’s Reference

Behavioral, emotional, and physical indicators to watch for.

Awareness
Report

Building Reporting Cultures That Work

How training and psychological safety increase early reporting.

Research
Guide

Faith Community Safeguarding Starter Kit

Codes of conduct, screening, and response practices for congregations.

Policy