Wednesday, April 20th, 2016
It’s April, an important month when it comes to child abuse. In 1983, April was officially declared by presidential proclamation as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Whether you wear blue or “plant” pinwheels on your school or organization’s grounds to raise awareness of child abuse and neglect prevention, it’s important to take time to promote […]
Read More >>Wednesday, April 20th, 2016
You probably think of your school or organization as a place where all are welcome, anytime. When people enter the doors of your facility, they should get a sense that they are in a friendly, nurturing space. Parents should feel free to visit their child at lunchtime and during class parties, or during your organization’s […]
Read More >>Tuesday, April 19th, 2016
You are the administrator for the Safe Gatherings system at your church. How do you check the status of pending applications? It’s easy! Login with your administrator credentials. On the administration page, go to the Links box and click on Pending Applicants. You will see a list of people who have not completed one or […]
Read More >>Tuesday, April 19th, 2016
It is with great excitement that we introduce our Safe Gatherings audience to our new sister company, CongregationU. CongregationU provides e-learning courses designed specifically for the church environment. You can educate and train your staff, volunteers, and members in courses on topics such as safe driving, first aid, fire safety, parliamentary procedure, and more. […]
Read More >>Tuesday, April 19th, 2016
Imagine this scenario: You are a volunteer at church and have just finished your 5th-grade Sunday school class for the day. The kids have all gone home, and you won’t see them again until next week. You are tidying up the classroom and you pick up Chloe’s notebook from the floor. As you pick up […]
Read More >>Tuesday, April 19th, 2016
It’s April, an important month when it comes to child abuse. In 1983, April was officially declared by presidential proclamation as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Whether you wear blue or “plant” pinwheels on your church grounds to raise awareness of child abuse and neglect prevention, it’s important to take time to promote children and […]
Read More >>Tuesday, April 19th, 2016
You probably think of your church as a place where all are welcome, anytime. When people enter the doors of your facility, they should get a sense that they are in a friendly, nurturing space. At the same time, though, you are responsible for protecting the children, youth, and vulnerable adults that make your church […]
Read More >>Friday, April 8th, 2016
Dear Friends, Safe Gatherings is a trusted name in screening and training to help protect children, youth, and vulnerable adults, but many of you have expressed a need for training that goes beyond abuse prevention and boundary awareness, and we are responding to your requests. It is with great excitement that I introduce you to […]
Read More >>Friday, April 1st, 2016
Spring has arrived, and it’s a new month. Did you know that April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month? It’s time right now to take action to help protect children and youth. Contact us today!
Read More >>Friday, March 25th, 2016
This Easter season, we wish you and yours the comfort and warmth of God’s presence in your life. From all of us at Safe Gatherings, we wish you and yours a blessed Easter!
Read More >>Thursday, March 17th, 2016
Here’s an Irish prayer for you and yours today: May God give you… For every storm, a rainbow, For every tear, a smile, For every care, a promise, And a blessing in each trial. For every problem life sends, A faithful friend to share, For every sigh, a sweet song, And an answer for each […]
Read More >>Friday, March 11th, 2016
“Spotlight” recently won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Even if you haven’t seen the movie, you may be familiar with its central topic: a journalist team at the Boston Globe in the early 2000s exposed decades-old child abuse and its cover-up within the Archdiocese of Boston. The movie focuses on the journalists pushing for […]
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