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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.
Report A Concern
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.
Get In Touch
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
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