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Are You Prepared?
Are You Prepared?
Are You Prepared? Is your organization equipped to prevent child sexual abuse? Organizations must act to protect our children from the devastating consequences of child sexual abuse. The sad fact is that many programs are not prepared to protect children from this pervasive risk. Play Video Modal Box modal- Click here to edit the “modal-box”…
Helpful Articles
Helpful Articles
Helpful Articles Gregory Love and Kimberlee Norris are frequently asked to write articles for major publishers to inform readers about the impact and prevention of child sexual abuse. Abuse Prevention Systems’ library contains a selection of these publications, alongside articles from other experts. Become an Abuse Prevention Systems member today. Prevention & Response Preventing Child Sexual Abuse: An…
Background Checks
Background Checks
ALL ABOUT BACKGROUND CHECKS Understanding Background Checks The Background Check is no ‘silver bullet’, but provides an important element of the 5-Part Safety System, and is required for meeting any program’s ‘Standard of Care’. For effective use, a functional understanding of the process is essential. Modal Box modal- Click here to edit the “modal-box” settings.…
Effective Screening
Effective Screening
Skillful Screening Skillful Screening Training equips supervisors and screening personnel to effectively screen for child sexual abuse risk during the applicant onboarding process. The Skillful Screening Process educates your team In our programs, we are responsible for the children in our care. Screening employees and volunteers is an important responsibility for managers, coordinators and administrators. How can…
Reference+
Reference+
Reference+ Reference Checks, simplified Description What is Reference+? Reference+ is a simple digital workflow that automates and centralizes reference checks inside the APS Control Panel, helping you collect third-party insight during the screening process Sends and tracks digital reference requests in one secure place Replaces paper forms with a simple digital process Stores completed responses…
Peer-To-Peer Training
Peer-To-Peer Training
Peer-to-Peer Sexual Abuse Peer-to-Peer Sexual Abuse is one of the most significant risks facing child-serving organizations today. Play Video Peer-to-Peer Sexual Abuse Training Peer-to-Peer Sexual Abuse poses a significant risk to child-serving organizations. Staff members and volunteers must receive training to understand: The definition of Peer Sexual Abuse Important facts and statistics Examples of Peer…
Special Needs
Special Needs
Special Needs Resources for Protecting the MOST Vulnerable Preview the Special Needs supplement to APS Sexual Abuse Awareness Training Every individual wearing your nametag while serving children or youth should complete Sexual Abuse Awareness Training, addressing: Facts vs. Misconceptions, Abuser Characteristics, the Abuser’s Grooming Process, Common Grooming Behaviors, Peer-to-Peer Sexual Abuse, the Impact of Abuse…
Youth Sports
Youth Sports
Youth Sports Cases of sexual abuse related to youth sports are becoming increasingly commonplace. As child sexual abuse continues to draw the public eye, concerned parents are asking questions: “What is this sports program doing to protect my child?” “What should youth sports programs be doing to address this risk?” Why are children at risk in…
Parent/Guardian Training
Parent/Guardian Training
Play Video Parent/Guardian Training As reports of child sexual abuse continue to appear in headlines, parents are seeking resources to understand and address the risk of sexual abuse. Parent Training equips parents with facts and information to recognize the offender’s ‘grooming process’ before a child is targeted for abuse. Parent/Guardian Training is not a substitute…
Policies & Procedures
Policies & Procedures
Policies & Procedures Learn how to create and implement effective policies addressing child sexual abuse risk in your organization. Working with children is a privilege, not a right. Oftentimes, organizations adopt practices that are comfortable or convenient without considering the potential ramifications, thereby placing children at risk. Typically, change is difficult without an understanding of…
Reporting
Reporting
Reporting Child Sexual Abuse If every allegation of child sexual abuse was simply reported by organizational leaders to appropriate authorities, the resulting positive impact would be immeasurable. Why is reporting such a stumbling block? Why is it so difficult? Answer: leaders must gain understanding and take action. Leaders MUST: Understand mandatory reporting legislation Understand how…
Online Self-Assessments
Online Self-Assessments
Self-Assessments How safe is your organization? Complete an online Safety Assessment to find out! Self-Assessment Options Comprehensive Assessment (Allow 30 Minutes for Completion) Preventing child sexual abuse requires a comprehensive Safety System. Is your organization prepared? Do gaps exist in your preventative efforts? This Comprehensive Assessment evaluates your organization’s existing Safety System elements, and…
Camps
Camps
Camps Camp safety is only as strong as its weakest link. To address the risk of child sexual abuse, every camp should have a system of protection in place, as opposed to a single screening or training element. Concerned parents are asking camps and conference centers: “What are you doing to protect my child at…
Third-Party Facilities Use
Third-Party Facilities Use
Sexual Abuse Risk & Third-Party Use of Facilities FACILITIES USE FIRE DRILL This Training addresses sexual abuse risk arising from third-party use of facilities, introducing a method to quantify this risk utilizing the Facilities Use Fire Drill. The analysis and forms below provide helpful guidance in evaluating third-party use of facilities. Navigating Third-Party Liability and…
Vulnerable Adults
Vulnerable Adults
Protecting the vulnerable and those who serve them Protecting Vulnerable Adults provides Training, Policy guidelines, screening forms and appropriate Background Checks that reduce the risk of sexual abuse. What is Protecting Vulnerable Adults? Protecting Vulnerable Adults (PVA) was founded by legal professionals and sexual abuse experts, Gregory Love and Kimberlee Norris. Through their law practice…
Sexual Harassment Training
Sexual Harassment Training
Sexual Harassment Training: Supervisors Play Video This Training addresses sexual harassment prevention in the workplace and is aimed at workplace supervisors. Supervisors play a key role in creating and maintaining an Organization’s climate of respect. By law, supervisors must take action if they see or receive a report of sexual harassment. As a Supervisor, you…
California Law
California Law
New Law for California Private Schools Understanding Senate Bill 848 (SB848) Safe Learning Environments Act New legislation – SB848 – creates new requirements for Private Schools in California to create student safe environments. Let us help you comply! Become a Member Compliance Analysis Evaluation of new SB848 requirements for Private Schools Download Resource Highlighted Legislation…
Insurance Professionals
Insurance Professionals
Insurance Professionals The sexual abuse lawyers at APS have been training insurance professionals and risk managers across the country for over 20 years. Watch to learn more about the Agent/Underwriter Training: Play Video Now this Training is available online! Agent/Underwriter Training is a comprehensive, four-hour training broken into three segments: Segment 1: Understanding Sexual Abuse…
Lessons From The Ditch
Lessons From The Ditch
Lessons From the Ditch Learn from the mistakes of others Explore even more resourcesto protect children in your care. Helpful Articles Learn AboutThe 5-Part Safety System The 5-Part Safety System provides a framework for sexual abuse prevention in your program. Learn More Sign Up
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