June 9, 2026

Responding to Abuse Disclosure

Abuse disclosure can occur at any time. That’s why it’s essential to know how to respond and what to report. Disclosure and mandatory reporting go hand in hand. Understanding both is imperative to protecting children. Disclosure is complex, and the first few moments are the most ...

June 2, 2026

Mandatory Reporting: Need to Know

If you work with children and youth, you’ve likely heard the term mandatory reporter. However, do you know exactly what it means, what triggers your duty to act, and what happens if you don’t? Understanding your obligations can be the difference between protecting a child ...

May 26, 2026

10 Summer Camp Safety Essentials

Summer camp is the stuff childhood dreams are made of: days spent exploring nature, building campfires, swimming, and creating unforgettable memories. For many, those moments are not forgotten. Behind every great camp experience is something even more important: a strong commitment to child safety and protection. As ...

May 4, 2026

Ten VBS Safety Tips

Vacation Bible School is a great opportunity to reach out to children and families in your community. By now, you may have explored a theme, secured the location, started recruiting and screening volunteers, and begun promoting your event. Here’s a friendly reminder to review your ...

April 7, 2026

Child Abuse Prevention Initiatives

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, emphasizing the importance of creating safe, stable, and nurturing environments for children through community support and prevention. Behind every prevention effort are families, caregivers, and communities working together to foster conditions where children can thrive. Child neglect and maltreatment ...

April 1, 2026

Ten Essential Easter Safety Tips

Easter is one of the most joyful and highly attended celebrations in children’s ministry. With larger crowds, special activities, and lots of moving parts, safety must be a top priority. From egg hunts to check-in lines, a little preparation goes a long way in creating ...

February 9, 2026

Children’s Ministry Security Audit: A Step-by-Step Process

In the first post, we covered why a security audit is important and when to conduct one. In the second post, we reviewed the six critical areas of the security audit and the evaluation questions. Here, we outline the eight steps to conduct your audit, address ...

February 3, 2026

Children’s Ministry Security Audit: Six Critical Areas

This is the second post in our series on Conducting a Children’s Ministry Security Audit. In the first post, we looked at why a security audit is important and when to conduct one. Here, we will examine six critical areas of the security audit, the questions ...

November 18, 2025

Five Pillars for Building a Safety Culture

Building a culture of safety is more than just putting policies on paper. It’s about creating an environment where children are protected, volunteers and staff feel confident, and families have peace of mind. As a leader, you set the tone. These five pillars provide a ...

November 11, 2025

The Child Protection Policy

We recently delivered a presentation on the Child Protection Policy (CPP), focusing on how to create, update, and implement an effective CPP. We shared key components and how it fosters a culture of safety, discussed ways to overcome common barriers, outlined an action plan with ...