Active and engaged supervision is critical when running a safe program. We know that your staff encounter unpredictable challenges that may make supervision difficult. We’ve created a new activity for you to use with staff to help them think through creative ways to navigate these challenges. Through the visual representation of a puzzle, staff will understand the importance of being flexible and implementing multiple strategies to effectively supervise youth. Download this activity and use it at your next staff training.

Volunteers play a valuable role and support you in delivering on your organization's mission. Given their interaction with youth, it is important they are a part of your child abuse prevention strategy. We encourage you to review our resource of best practices to follow to keep the youth in your care safe when working with volunteers.

Preventing Theft at Your Organization
Many New Year's resolutions involved new fitness goals or a commitment to deeper community connection. Therefore, you may see new people entering your facility. We are hearing reports of increased theft as people are leaving valuables unguarded, or clearly visible in their vehicles. Now is a great time to remind your members—old and new—to use lockers, or to lock up their valuables out of sight.

Slip, Trip, Fall Quick Check
One of the most frequent injuries we see are slips, trips, and falls. Download our quick check to make sure hazards are identified quickly so proper precautions can be put in place, and hazards can be addressed promptly.