Importance of Training to Prevent Abuse
There are thousands of youth-serving organizations across the United States offering a wide range of services to children and adolescents. Unfortunately, many children in these organizations fall victim to abuse. One way to prevent abuse is through effective abuse prevention training. Continue below to identify the importance of training to prevent abuse and the 4W’s of good training.
Why Is Training So Important?
“Training, on its own, does not prevent abuse,” says Katie Polachek, JD, a Praesidium Account Manager. But there are key components to consider when developing abuse prevention training to make it more effective:
- Does it convey your organization’s commitment to safety?
- Does it encourage commitment to organizational abuse prevention policies?
- Does it teach staff at all levels about their role in risk management?
“Training should be designed to create a culture of safety at your organization,” she adds. “Not any one of us on our own can completely eradicate the issue of abuse. It takes many different people in many different roles.”
Learn how to protect yourself and those you serve from abuse with these simple steps:
Step 1: Read these resources on abuse:
Step 2: Determine what kind of training your organization needs
Step 3: Get Started with GreatAcademy Learning Management System to train your staff and volunteers