Abuse Prevention

Youth Protection Basics: Preventing Child Sexual Abuse

According to the organization RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), when an individual “intentionally harms a minor physically, psychologically, sexually, or by acts of neglect, the crime is known as child abuse. Child sexual abuse is a form of child abuse that includes sexual activity with a minor.”

Many individuals struggle to understand the prevalence and gravity of child sexual abuse in the United States. The statistics are shocking, but awareness is key to preventing, recognizing and stopping child sexual abuse. Explore these fast facts to better understand the impact of CSA.

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Step 1: Determine if your organization is at risk

• Self-Assessment: Client and Participant Safety  *Must be logged in to navigate to this page.
• Participant and Activities Risk Assessment Checklist
• Monitoring Area Assessment Checklist
• Program Safety Management System Assessment Checklist

Step 2: Determine what kind of training your organization needs

• Training Needs Checklist

Step 3: Create an Abuse Specific Crisis Response Plan

• Crisis Response Toolkit
• Response Checklist

Additional Resources:

• Sample Parent/Guardian Response Notification Letter
• Sample Allegations of Abuse Questions
• Sample Application Screening & Selection Evaluation
• Sample Abuse Prevention Policy
• Protect Your Business with a Violence Prevention Program
• The Reviver Statute Today: Preventing Abuse and Preparing for a Response