Safe Gatherings Connection, Summer 2017

Dr. Larry Nassar was fired by Michigan State University last fall after multiple allegations of sexual abuse. He has been charged with 25 counts of criminal sexual misconduct in state court and accused of molesting more than 100 young women while in his role as a sports-medicine doctor and USA Gymnastics chief medical officer for more than 20 years.

This summer, USA Gymnastics added two people to its senior staff to oversee “athlete protection.” While it is a positive step that USA Gymnastics has made athlete protection a priority, the announcement also may lead you to wonder: Is this too little, too late? Read More

What Would You Do?

Imagine this scenario: You are a volunteer working with young children. One day, a mother drops off her special-needs child. Your supervisor and one of your colleagues attend to him during class time. Later in your shift, you have a chance to interact with the child and he starts making loud noises. You freeze. Did you do the wrong thing? You’ve never worked with a special-needs child and you feel intimidated. You don’t want to do or say the wrong thing. Should you ask one of the other volunteers to work with the child in your place? Read More

Time for Camp

It’s camping season: time for marshmallows, campfires, and avoiding those pesky mosquitoes. In addition to the valuable skills young people are learning as they navigate the great outdoors, many are leaving home for the first time and sharing new experiences. Is it time to update your child-protection policy? Click for best practices to keep children and youth safe. Read More

Admin Tip

Did you know that we offer tutorials for administrators, staff, and applicants? Click to see how we can make it easier for administrators and applicants to navigate the Safe Gatherings system! Read More