Children’s safety is not optional. It is a responsibility.

This course is designed to equip church staff, volunteers, and safety team members with the awareness and confidence to recognize potential child abuse, respond appropriately, and take the correct steps to report it.

In many cases, abuse is not obvious. It presents through subtle changes in behavior, physical indicators, or concerning interactions. This training provides practical, real world guidance on what to look for and how to act when something does not feel right.

You will learn how to identify physical, behavioral, and environmental warning signs, how to handle a disclosure from a child with clarity and control, and how to report concerns based on reasonable suspicion without hesitation.

This is not about becoming an investigator. It is about being prepared to take action when it matters most.

What you will learn

• What child abuse is and how it presents
• Physical and behavioral indicators
• Environmental and situational red flags
• How to respond if a child discloses abuse
• What to do and what to avoid
• When and how to report based on reasonable suspicion

Who this course is for

• Children’s ministry volunteers
• Church staff and leadership
• Safety and security team members
• Anyone serving in a role involving children