Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.
Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.
Proverbs 31:8-9
The ForChildren community is committed to safeguarding children from all forms of abuse and exploitation. Whether you are just starting a child protection initiative in your community or church, or if you are a seasoned advocate looking for new strategies to equip and encourage your team, we have resources for you!
Protecting the children in your ministry or community-based program is essential. Leaders, staff and volunteers should be equipped to recognize and respond to signs and allegations of abuse. They should also have clear, behavioral-based expectations of what is and what is not appropriate when interacting with children in your program. Browse the resources below to get started!
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Compassion’s ministry philosophy toward children, including their importance, vulnerability and development needs. -
Compassion’s commitment to the safety and well-being of all children. Contextualize and apply in your setting. -
Compassion’s policy to minimize risk for children in the program. Contextualize and apply in your setting. -
Compassion’s Code of Conduct for adult behavior toward children. Contextualize and apply in your setting. -
Be inspired by true stories of children rescued from abuse and learn about the church’s role in responding.
Click on the courses below to participate in Child Protection training and earn a certificate of completion! The "Prevention and Response" course is available in multiple languages. Visit the child protection course page to choose your language preference.
Child abuse is such an important topic to address, but approaching it can be tricky, especially with kids. How do we protect their innocence? How do we prepare them without scaring them? These are valid questions, and a child’s developmental stage is key in determining how to approach this sensitive topic. The best resources for kids equip them with confidence, teach them to trust their instincts, and help them recognize and respond when something is inappropriate. Feel free to browse, download, and use any of the resources below with children in your program!
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A21 resources for parents, communities and students to safeguard children and preventing human trafficking.
ForChildren.com, presented by Compassion International, offers ideas, learning opportunities and relationships to help equip people who work with children-at-risk. We are a worldwide community of Jesus-followers who are committed to the holistic development of children. We invite you to join our collaborative community as we share with one another the ideas, experiences, methods and tools that help children thrive even in the midst of adversity.
ForChildren.com is presented by Compassion International, a registered 501(c)3 non profit organization. All resources, courses, and discussions are intended for educational use only, not for profit.
