
This toolkit is designed for mission‑driven organizations that serve children, youth, older adults or other vulnerable populations, including houses of worship, nonprofits, camps, sports and outdoor recreation organizations, schools and community‑based organizations.
Whether you are refining established prevention efforts or just getting started, these resources are adaptable to organizations of all sizes and missions.
Organizations often rely on staff, volunteers and trusted leaders to carry out their mission. Without intentional safeguards in place, they may be exposed to risks that can cause lasting harm to individuals, communities and the organization itself.
Effective sexual abuse prevention efforts can help organizations:
Prevention is not a one‑time task — it’s an ongoing commitment that evolves as organizations grow and change.
This toolkit provides practical, action‑oriented resources that work together to support prevention planning and continuous improvement.
This foundational resource outlines key practices that help organizations build and sustain strong sexual abuse prevention efforts, including:
Together, these essentials provide a clear framework for strengthening safeguards and reinforcing a culture of awareness and responsibility.
The confidential assessment helps organizations take a closer look at their current prevention practices. By answering a series of questions, organizations can:
The assessment is intended to support reflection and improvement — not judgment.
Organizations may be at different points in their sexual abuse prevention journey. This toolkit can be used to help:
Whether you’re enhancing existing efforts or building new ones, the toolkit provides a structured way to move forward with clarity and confidence.
Preventing abuse requires proactive policies, training and accountability. While no single step can eliminate risk entirely, thoughtful prevention efforts can significantly reduce exposure and help organizations respond more effectively when concerns arise.
As part of a broader risk management strategy, some organizations also consider Sexual Misconduct and Molestation Liability (SMML) Insurance, which can help provide financial protection and support if an incident occurs. When combined with strong prevention practices, insurance coverage plays a supporting role in helping organizations protect their mission, people and future.
Learn more about Sexual Misconduct and Molestation Liability (SMML) Insurance.
No. While the toolkit is especially relevant for organizations serving children and youth, it can also support organizations serving older adults and other vulnerable populations.
Yes. The assessment is designed to support internal reflection and improvement. It is not intended for judgment or reporting purposes.
No. The toolkit supports prevention planning and awareness and is most effective when paired with training, clear policies and broader risk management efforts.
The Sexual Abuse Prevention Toolkit helps organizations turn awareness into action. By downloading the full toolkit, organizations can:
Prevention is an ongoing effort. Having the right tools can help make it more manageable and effective.
Creating safe environments is a shared responsibility and an essential part of caring for the people mission‑driven organizations serve. Effective sexual abuse prevention requires more than good intentions; it calls for clear policies, consistent training, accountability and ongoing awareness.
The Sexual Abuse Prevention Toolkit brings together practical guidance and a confidential self‑assessment designed to help organizations review current practices, identify gaps and take meaningful steps to strengthen abuse prevention efforts.
This toolkit is designed for mission‑driven organizations that serve children, youth, older adults or other vulnerable populations, including houses of worship, nonprofits, camps, sports and outdoor recreation organizations, schools and community‑based organizations.
Whether you are refining established prevention efforts or just getting started, these resources are adaptable to organizations of all sizes and missions.
Organizations often rely on staff, volunteers and trusted leaders to carry out their mission. Without intentional safeguards in place, they may be exposed to risks that can cause lasting harm to individuals, communities and the organization itself.
Effective sexual abuse prevention efforts can help organizations:
Prevention is not a one‑time task — it’s an ongoing commitment that evolves as organizations grow and change.
This toolkit provides practical, action‑oriented resources that work together to support prevention planning and continuous improvement.
This foundational resource outlines key practices that help organizations build and sustain strong sexual abuse prevention efforts, including:
Together, these essentials provide a clear framework for strengthening safeguards and reinforcing a culture of awareness and responsibility.
The confidential assessment helps organizations take a closer look at their current prevention practices. By answering a series of questions, organizations can:
The assessment is intended to support reflection and improvement — not judgment.
Organizations may be at different points in their sexual abuse prevention journey. This toolkit can be used to help:
Whether you’re enhancing existing efforts or building new ones, the toolkit provides a structured way to move forward with clarity and confidence.
Preventing abuse requires proactive policies, training and accountability. While no single step can eliminate risk entirely, thoughtful prevention efforts can significantly reduce exposure and help organizations respond more effectively when concerns arise.
As part of a broader risk management strategy, some organizations also consider Sexual Misconduct and Molestation Liability (SMML) Insurance, which can help provide financial protection and support if an incident occurs. When combined with strong prevention practices, insurance coverage plays a supporting role in helping organizations protect their mission, people and future.
Learn more about Sexual Misconduct and Molestation Liability (SMML) Insurance.
No. While the toolkit is especially relevant for organizations serving children and youth, it can also support organizations serving older adults and other vulnerable populations.
Yes. The assessment is designed to support internal reflection and improvement. It is not intended for judgment or reporting purposes.
No. The toolkit supports prevention planning and awareness and is most effective when paired with training, clear policies and broader risk management efforts.
The Sexual Abuse Prevention Toolkit helps organizations turn awareness into action. By downloading the full toolkit, organizations can:
Prevention is an ongoing effort. Having the right tools can help make it more manageable and effective.
Creating safe environments is a shared responsibility and an essential part of caring for the people mission‑driven organizations serve. Effective sexual abuse prevention requires more than good intentions; it calls for clear policies, consistent training, accountability and ongoing awareness.
The Sexual Abuse Prevention Toolkit brings together practical guidance and a confidential self‑assessment designed to help organizations review current practices, identify gaps and take meaningful steps to strengthen abuse prevention efforts.

Creating safe environments is a shared responsibility and an essential part of caring for the people mission‑driven organizations serve. Effective sexual abuse prevention requires more than good intentions; it calls for clear policies, consistent training, accountability and ongoing awareness.
The Sexual Abuse Prevention Toolkit brings together practical guidance and a confidential self‑assessment designed to help organizations review current practices, identify gaps and take meaningful steps to strengthen abuse prevention efforts.

This toolkit is designed for mission‑driven organizations that serve children, youth, older adults or other vulnerable populations, including houses of worship, nonprofits, camps, sports and outdoor recreation organizations, schools and community‑based organizations.
Whether you are refining established prevention efforts or just getting started, these resources are adaptable to organizations of all sizes and missions.
Organizations often rely on staff, volunteers and trusted leaders to carry out their mission. Without intentional safeguards in place, they may be exposed to risks that can cause lasting harm to individuals, communities and the organization itself.
Effective sexual abuse prevention efforts can help organizations:
Prevention is not a one‑time task — it’s an ongoing commitment that evolves as organizations grow and change.
This toolkit provides practical, action‑oriented resources that work together to support prevention planning and continuous improvement.
This foundational resource outlines key practices that help organizations build and sustain strong sexual abuse prevention efforts, including:
Together, these essentials provide a clear framework for strengthening safeguards and reinforcing a culture of awareness and responsibility.
The confidential assessment helps organizations take a closer look at their current prevention practices. By answering a series of questions, organizations can:
The assessment is intended to support reflection and improvement — not judgment.
Organizations may be at different points in their sexual abuse prevention journey. This toolkit can be used to help:
Whether you’re enhancing existing efforts or building new ones, the toolkit provides a structured way to move forward with clarity and confidence.
Preventing abuse requires proactive policies, training and accountability. While no single step can eliminate risk entirely, thoughtful prevention efforts can significantly reduce exposure and help organizations respond more effectively when concerns arise.
As part of a broader risk management strategy, some organizations also consider Sexual Misconduct and Molestation Liability (SMML) Insurance, which can help provide financial protection and support if an incident occurs. When combined with strong prevention practices, insurance coverage plays a supporting role in helping organizations protect their mission, people and future.
Learn more about Sexual Misconduct and Molestation Liability (SMML) Insurance.
No. While the toolkit is especially relevant for organizations serving children and youth, it can also support organizations serving older adults and other vulnerable populations.
Yes. The assessment is designed to support internal reflection and improvement. It is not intended for judgment or reporting purposes.
No. The toolkit supports prevention planning and awareness and is most effective when paired with training, clear policies and broader risk management efforts.
The Sexual Abuse Prevention Toolkit helps organizations turn awareness into action. By downloading the full toolkit, organizations can:
Prevention is an ongoing effort. Having the right tools can help make it more manageable and effective.