Elements of Prevention
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Prevention Matters.
Child sexual abuse can be prevented. Learn how abuse occurs in Youth-Serving Organizations (YSOs) and the individual organizational practices, policies, and procedural elements that YSOs can put in place to prevent abuse.
Sustainability /
Stakeholder Collaboration for Sustainability
Safe Environments /
Safe Environment Strategies: Technology
Safe Environments /
Safe Environment Strategies: Transportation
Safe Environments /
Safe Environment Strategies: Visibility
Policies & Procedures /
Sample Policies & Procedures
Policies & Procedures /
Sample Self-Audit Form for YSOs
Screening & Hiring /
Screening & Hiring Individuals with Criminal Records
Screening & Hiring /
Screening Toolbox: Internet, Social Media Search
Screening & Hiring /
Screening Toolbox: Marketing & Recruitment Materials
Screening & Hiring /
Screening Toolbox: Massachusetts Criminal Background Checks
Screening & Hiring /
Screening Toolbox: National Criminal & Sexual Abuse Background Checks
Additional Resources
Trainings /
Massachusetts’ Juvenile Justice System Response to Problem Sexual Behavior by Youth
Massachusetts’ Juvenile Justice System Response to Problem Sexual Behavior by Youth Presenters: Alix Rivière, PhD; Daniele Rose, MBA; and…
Trainings /
Keeping Kids Safe: Staff Training
Keeping Kids Safe: Staff Training Our Keeping Kids Safe training is designed to make the topic of Child Sexual Abuse Prevention (CSAP)…
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Customized child sexual abuse prevention guidelines to meet the unique needs of any organization that serves children.
- Evidence-informed guidance
- Actionable prevention steps
- Keeps track of your progress
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