Child Abuse Prevention Awareness
Recognize abuse, set safe boundaries, and protect the children your organization serves.
For: Volunteers and staff who work with children and youth
What you’ll learn
- Identify the four types of child abuse and the warning signs of each
- Recognize the stages of grooming and how to interrupt them early
- Apply boundary, two-adult, and supervision rules that keep kids and you safe
- Know how to respond to a disclosure and make a mandated report the right way
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- 1
Why this training matters
5 min
- 2
The four types of abuse
6 min
- 3
Recognizing the warning signs
6 min
- 4
Understanding grooming
6 min
- 5
Boundaries, the two-adult rule & safe environments
6 min
- 6
Responding to a disclosure & mandatory reporting
7 min
- 7
Putting it together: building a culture of safety
4 min
Sources & further reading
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — About Child Abuse and Neglect
- Darkness to Light — The Framework: 5 Steps to Protecting Children
- Child Welfare Information Gateway — Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect: Signs and Symptoms
- CDC — Preventing Child Sexual Abuse Within Youth-Serving Organizations
- Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline — 1-800-422-4453 (1-800-4-A-CHILD)
This course is educational and provides general information about the Fair Credit Reporting Act and volunteer-screening best practices. It is not legal advice. Laws vary by state and change over time — consult a qualified attorney about your organization’s specific obligations.