Abuse Prevention in the Age of AI
Addressing Deepfakes and CSAM in Youth-Serving Organizations
In recent years, the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence has opened new frontiers of innovation...
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Posts by:
Jackie Burnes
Why Child Sexual Abuse in Sport Isn’t Just a “Bad Actor” Problem. It’s Also a Systems Failure.
For years, research on child sexual abuse (CSA) in youth sports has focused on individuals, primarily the behaviors of perpetrators and the vulnerability of victims....
Tell Your Safety Story (Part 2): Sharing Your Commitment with Your Community
In our first Tell Your Safety Story blog post, we discussed the power of your story – specifically, how sharing your organization’s commitment to safety can be an...
Summer Camp Safety: Essential Abuse Prevention Strategies for Youth Programs
Summer is a season of exploration and growth for youth. Whether they’re attending day camps, overnight retreats, or enrichment programs, these experiences help youth...
Navigating the Benefits and Challenges of Working with Minor Employees
In recent years, the number of minors employed by youth serving organizations (YSOs) is on the rise. These minors (typically ages 15-17) are most often serving in...
2024 Insurance Carrier Benchmarking: Sexual Abuse & Molestation Liability
In recent years, consumer serving organizations and insurance companies have been experiencing the impacts of a hardening insurance market, resulting in more limited...
policies,
Sexual Abuse Prevention,
Screening & Selection,
Safety Equation,
Internal Feedback Systems
Safeguarding Youth in Sports: Strategies for Building a Safe and Supportive Environment
Introduction
Youth sports provide invaluable opportunities for young athletes to develop skills, build friendships, and learn important life lessons about teamwork,...
Why Cameras Alone Aren’t Enough: The Reality of Effective Risk Management
Myth:
“We’re not worried about that space because we have a camera there.”
Busted:
Cameras are a valuable risk management tool when used effectively, but a camera...
The Risk of Outside Contact for Organizations
Implementing comprehensive outside contact policies is essential for organizations in the prevention of sexual abuse. These policies play a critical role in setting...
The Reporting Problem: How to Remove Barriers to Reporting
During investigations following incidents of abuse, it’s common to interview employees and volunteers who share that they had concerns about the perpetrator. Maybe...