Minimize risk to protect children and preserve confidence in your care
More than five children die from child abuse and neglect in the United States every day. One in ten children will be sexually abused by the time they are 18. And nine of 10 of these victims are abused by someone they know and trust.
If your organization serves or works with children:
Are all staff and volunteers trained in child abuse prevention?
Does your team know how to recognize and report abuse?
Do you conduct background checks on staff and volunteers?
Do you provide abuse prevention resources to parents and caregivers?
Are you teaching children about internet safety and bullying prevention?
The Shield of Protection® protects children and the organizations serving them
The Shield of Protection® helps schools, camps and youth-serving organizations create safe environments and protect children from abuse. Every organization that becomes a certified Shield of Protection® partner shows a take-charge stance to keep children from harm, giving families the assurance that it prioritizes child safety. Organizations with the Shield of Protection® designation protect themselves as well by minimizing child abuse risk.
The program provides:
• full assessment of policies, programs and procedures to identify areas of improvement and risk
• policy reviews to ensure alignment with best practices and standards
• expert guidance when challenges arise
• workshops to educate adults and children on child abuse prevention and online safety
• access to a resource library with valuable tools and information
Our tiered approach allows your organization to choose the level of support that best meets your needs, from basic guidance to fully customized recommendations. As a Shield of Protection® partner, you receive access to experts dedicated to preventing the physical, emotional and sexual abuse of children.
Customized levels of protection
The Shield of Protection® program has three levels, so it’s easy to find one that meets your organization’s needs.
Basic Shield of Protection
For small to medium-sized organizations (less than 100 employees/members) seeking core child protection policies and procedures.
What’s included:
• Assessment of existing policies and procedures
• Access to Beau Biden Foundation-recommended standard policies and procedures for child protection
• Training workshop: Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (up to 100 participants)
• Incident consultation services
• Access to the Beau Biden Foundation resource library and exclusive partner content
Enhanced Shield of Protection®
For small to medium-sized organizations (less than 100 employees/members) seeking customized child protection policies and procedures tailored to their organization.
What’s included:
• Assessment of existing policies and procedures
• Recommendations for customized child protection policies and procedures
• Two training workshops: Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect and an additional workshop selection
• Incident consultation services
• Access to the Beau Biden Foundation resource library and exclusive partner content
Comprehensive Shield of Protection®
For organizations seeking fully customized child protection policies and procedures.
What’s included:
• Assessment of existing policies and procedures
• Fully customized policy development, tailored to the organization’s specific needs
• Two training workshops: Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect and How Predators Groom Children, Families and Organizations
• Incident consultation services
• Access to the Beau Biden Foundation resource library and exclusive partner content
• Site visits: up to two on-site visits for added support
Shield of Protection® certification is valid for two years from the date of program completion. After the second year, organizations are eligible for a recertification at a reduced rate of 50% of the initial cost, including:
• Updated policy review and recommendations
• Updated training and workshops for staff/members at a rate of $500 per workshop (up to 100 participants)
• Continued incident consultation services
• Continued access to the Beau Biden Foundation resource library
The Shield of Protection®: Making an impact
Read what clients are saying.
Partnering with the Beau Biden Foundation has enhanced staff awareness. Policies have been updated, and there is now a stronger sense of confidence in the ability to protect children.
Become a Shield of Protection® partner
When your organization becomes a Shield of Protection® partner, it takes a stand to protect children. Don’t let a child in your care be hurt because you don’t take every step you can to protect them. Join the Shield of Protection® program and be a child protection leader in your community.
