Definitions Recruitment, Screening, Training, & Supervision Guidelines for Employees & Volunteers Protection of Children, Youth, Employees, & Volunteers Reporting Abuse Detecting Abuse

Introduction

Did You Know…

• 25% of girls and 10% of boys are sexually abused by age 18.
• About 83% of child abusers are primary care givers and 95% of these are parents.
• Suspected abuse is enough to close an organization.
• Both the abuser and the organization they work or volunteer for can be held liable.
• All staff are required by law to report to the Family Services if they suspect abuse.