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Beyond Annual Training: How to Keep Abuse Prevention Top of Mind
Imagine asking an employee in October about something they learned during orientation the previous January. They would probably remember the big ideas, but could they recall every reporting...
View Article2026 Praesidium Report: Executive Summary
Highlights from the 2026 Praesidium Report Abuse prevention is entering a new era. Across industries, organizations have made meaningful progress. Policies are stronger. Awareness is higher. More...
View ArticleManaging When Presence Isn’t Enough: Strengthening Medical Chaperone...
In healthcare, few moments are more vulnerable than a sensitive exam. Patients may be exposed physically, emotionally, or psychologically, while providers operate within clinical relationships shaped...
View ArticleFrom Awareness to Apathy: Managing Issue Fatigue in Abuse Prevention
In many organizations, abuse prevention is not ignored. It is discussed. It is trained on. It is embedded into policies and procedures. Over time, however, a different challenge emerges: Issue...
View ArticleAccess Is Opportunity: Do You Know Who’s in Your Space?
In abuse prevention, access equals opportunity. Every individual who interacts with consumers, whether it’s once for five minutes or every week for five years, has the potential to impact safety. The...
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Preventing Physical and Sexual Abuse – It’s Not Either/Or
Across social services, behavioral health, and residential care settings, we hear a familiar refrain: “We know sexual abuse prevention is important, but our biggest risk is physical abuse.” This...
View ArticleBeyond Succession: Protecting Your Culture of Safety Through Leadership...
Why Every Organization Needs a Leadership Transition Plan to Prevent Sexual Abuse When abuse occurs within an organization, all eyes turn to leadership. We expect leaders to respond, to be...
View ArticleSetting Safe Boundaries Overnight: Why One Youth Per Bed is a Best Practice
Overnight programs require a higher level of vigilance. When youth are traveling, staying in hotels, or participating in extended programs away from home, organizations must manage increased risk,...
View Article2025 Praesidium Report: Executive Summary
Highlights from the 2025 Praesidium Report Beyond the Front Lines: Leadership’s Role in Cultivating a Culture of Safety When abuse occurs within an organization all eyes are on leadership as the...
View ArticleAbuse Prevention in the Age of AI
Addressing Deepfakes and CSAM in Youth-Serving Organizations In recent years, the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence has opened new frontiers of innovation and opportunity. But alongside...
View ArticleWhy Child Sexual Abuse in Sport Isn’t Just a “Bad Actor” Problem. It’s Also a...
For years, research on child sexual abuse (CSA) in youth sports has focused on individuals, primarily the behaviors of perpetrators and the vulnerability of victims. But new findings from the June...
View ArticleTell Your Safety Story (Part 2): Sharing Your Commitment with Your Community
In our first Tell Your Safety Story blog post, we discussed the power of your story – specifically, how sharing your organization’s commitment to safety can be an impactful and persuasive message as...
View ArticleSummer Camp Safety: Essential Abuse Prevention Strategies for Youth Programs
Summer is a season of exploration and growth for youth. Whether they’re attending day camps, overnight retreats, or enrichment programs, these experiences help youth build friendships, discover new...
View ArticleNavigating the Benefits and Challenges of Working with Minor Employees
In recent years, the number of minors employed by youth serving organizations (YSOs) is on the rise. These minors (typically ages 15-17) are most often serving in junior staff roles such as junior...
View Article2024 Insurance Carrier Benchmarking: Sexual Abuse & Molestation Liability
In recent years, consumer serving organizations and insurance companies have been experiencing the impacts of a hardening insurance market, resulting in more limited availability and options for...
View ArticleSafeguarding Youth in Sports: Strategies for Building a Safe and Supportive...
Introduction Youth sports provide invaluable opportunities for young athletes to develop skills, build friendships, and learn important life lessons about teamwork, dedication, and healthy...
View ArticleWhy Cameras Alone Aren’t Enough: The Reality of Effective Risk Management
Myth: “We’re not worried about that space because we have a camera there.” Busted: Cameras are a valuable risk management tool when used effectively, but a camera on its own should never...
View ArticleCalifornia Assembly Bill 506
What is included in Assembly Bill 506? California’s Assembly Bill 506 (AB506) became law on September 16, 2021 and went into effect on January 1, 2022. This new law sets new requirements for youth...
View ArticleThe Risk of Outside Contact for Organizations
Implementing comprehensive outside contact policies is essential for organizations in the prevention of sexual abuse. These policies play a critical role in setting clear boundaries and standards of...
View ArticleThe Reporting Problem: How to Remove Barriers to Reporting
During investigations following incidents of abuse, it’s common to interview employees and volunteers who share that they had concerns about the perpetrator. Maybe they observed an alleged abuser...
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