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Reporting A Concern

Safeguarding Children In Local Big Brothers Big Sister Programs

Sadly, all youth serving organizations, including sports, schools, recreation, and mentoring programs, face the reality that the children served may be hurt by the adults who are supposed to protect them. Each Big Brothers Big Sisters agency has put in place important policies, procedures, and training designed to help keep children safer while participating in a local program.

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If you have a question or concern about a child’s safety or well-being, please contact Big Brothers Big Sister's helpline at 1-844-471-SAFE (7233) or BBBS.Safety@praesidiuminc.com.

Requirements For Reporting

Our child abuse response protocols were developed in consultation with federal law enforcement and require that local agencies train professional staff to recognize, respond, and immediately report any suspicions or allegations of child abuse or exploitation to child protection or law enforcement professionals. Agencies are also required by national standard to report any allegation or suspicion of child abuse or exploitation involving an adult associated with Big Brothers Big Sisters to BBBSA’s youth protection team and to law enforcement within 24 hours.

The rate of reports made to Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies involving child sexual abuse or exploitation occurring between individuals associated with the organization amounts to a very small fraction of a percentage point per year based on children served annually. Included in those reports are incidents that may have occurred years or even decades before the report was submitted. We are profoundly saddened by accounts of any child being abused, harmed, or exploited and work tirelessly to prevent harm.

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If you have a question or concern about a child’s safety or well-being, please contact Big Brothers Big Sister's helpline at 1-844-471-SAFE (7233) or BBBS.Safety@praesidiuminc.com.

Resources

The BBBSA Video Shorts are for volunteer Bigs, parents/guardians, and youth on a variety
of topics that impact their daily life and relationships.

Children & Youth

Trust Tree for Kids

Personal Boundaries for Youth

Parents & Guardians

Introducing Trauma-Informed Care for Parents

Mindfulness

Bullying Prevention for Parents

Conversation Starters for Younger Youth

Conversation Starters for Older Youth

Personal Boundaries

Volunteers

Bullying Prevention for Minors