We have compiled some resources to help your camp this summer and beyond.
Online Safety Is Child Abuse Prevention
Every day, your campers trust you with their safety—online and offline. Are you prepared to protect them in today’s digital world? Join the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) for this session designed for anyone responsible for camper safety.
From the ACA Online Catalog
- Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
- Building Safe Spaces for Campers and Staff
- Protecting Youth and Camps: Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
- CampSafe Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training
- Sexual Abuse Prevention Package — from Redwoods
- Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Course — from Redwoods
Abuse Prevention Podcasts
These two episodes focus on abuse prevention in youth programs, featuring Rahel Bayar and Ju’Riese Colón. They highlight the importance of culture change, open conversation, education, and accountability to ensure safe environments for campers and staff.
Additional Resources
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