February 23, 2015

Resource Type: Webinars

No Fun Until You Sign a Waiver!

Often without knowing exactly why, the leaders of most youth-serving organizations recognize the inherent weakness in asking children to sign contracts. Therefore, it has become common practice to either ask parents or guardians to waive their right to sue the...

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August 1, 2012

Resource Type: Webinars

Protecting Vulnerable Populations

Attend this webinar to learn about best practice strategies for protecting members of vulnerable populations from harm caused by criminal acts, negligence and accidents. In addition to exploring best practice” approaches learn about critical, evolving challenges facing leaders of nonprofits that serve...

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October 1, 2008

Resource Type: Webinars

Managing the Risks of Deploying Youthful Volunteers

Did you know that two-thirds of adults who volunteer began volunteering when they were young? It is popular today for schools and court systems to require graduates and juvenile offenders to engage in community service. As a result, your nonprofit...

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July 6, 2005

Resource Type: Webinars

Responding to Allegations of Abuse

Nonprofits that serve vulnerable populations (including children, the elderly and persons with disabilities) work hard to deliver vital services without inadvertently causing harm. Yet in addition to working hard to prevent harm, every nonprofit that works with vulnerable clients should...

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May 4, 2005

Resource Type: Webinars

Managing Young Service Recipients: Effective Discipline and Control

Across the country, youth-serving nonprofits work hard to offer meaningful, enriching programs for kids of all ages. Concerned about the possibility of harm to service recipients, many organizations have focused intently on activities that reduce the likelihood that an adult...

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March 2, 2005

Resource Type: Webinars

Principles of Youth Protection

What are the conditions that allow children and youth to be abused by individuals working as employees and volunteers in nonprofit programs? What strategies are useful to nonprofits that want to lessen the opportunity for abuse by staff members? This...

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