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-Updates-

Thanks for your participation so far
in the Safe and Secure training.

Before we conclude,

I wanted to take a few moments
to call out some very significant topics

that pertain to our prevention strategies
and give a few important updates.

These areas are ones
that are utilized frequently

and where we often
get the most questions.

I'm thankful for the questions

because that means we are working
to put into practice

prevention methods that can lower
the risk of harm to our children.

First, I want to call your attention to Go
Method in our screening for volunteers.

We've been using Go Method to assess
all our volunteers for over two years now.

It's been a great tool to help us
have eyes on the vetting process

for people we send to work alongside
of our personnel and partners.

We have seen valuable results
with Go Method.

This tool has alerted us to individuals
that posed a risk to our children

and, in some cases adults,

and we were able
to prevent unnecessary risks

by having that vital information.

Also, as reported from the field
in workers and volunteers,

there has been great progress
in the streamlining of Go Method,

and our commitment is to continue
to make that tool even more user-friendly.

If you have questions
or need help using Go Method,

please continue to reach out
via email to [e-mail].

And one update to Go Method
is that we are working on a better process

for vetting non-U.S. citizen
or non-English proficient volunteers.

This would cover those volunteers
who are unable to go through Go Method

due to not being able
to have a background check

or are not proficient in English,

making the process difficult
to read, respond, and understand.

We know this is a need,

so please be looking for information
on the Intranet and Connections+

regarding the process
we will use for those individuals.

Again, if you have questions on this
process, email [e-mail].

Another incredible step
in raising the bar in prevention

is the desire from field personnel

to use our Safe and Secure training
to train nationals on child safety.

These individuals may not be direct
partners with our organization,

but individuals who work closely
with our personnel and platforms,

churches, and other work
or ministry functions.

Field personnel
are seeing the benefit

from having those individuals
trained in child safety.

And this may be a new concept
for the national.

We are working at making our Safe
and Secure volunteer training available

in several different languages
and unbranded

so that field personnel
can share the training

with those working closely
with them in work and ministries.

Child safety training is spreading,
and this is great news.

Education is key to prevention.

Having our trainings and
our vetting process have a further reach

can only strengthen
our opportunity

to provide a safe and secure environment
for our children and the ones we serve.

And another area that is fairly
new is the TCK Guidelines for Events.

Those can be found now
on the Intranet

by searching "TCK Meeting
and Event Guidelines."

The guidelines
map out practical prevention methods

to put into place when hosting a meeting,
training, or a TCK event.

They cover topics like proper supervision,
rooming guidelines, and more.

Please make sure that if you are planning
an event where TCKs will be present

that you refer to those guidelines

for ensuring you are preparing well
in the area of child safety.

The goal for these guidelines

is to reduce the opportunity
of risk of harm to our children.

If you have questions about

how to implement these guidelines
into your event,

first, contact your leadership
to talk through the questions you have.

And then, if you still need
help, contact me, the PARA.

Again, thank you for all that
you do to help keep our children safe.

I understand that using Go Method,
Safe and Secure training,

and the event guidelines

can add time and effort
to your already extremely busy schedules.

I also know that if we can prevent one
child from experiencing abuse

that could result in lifelong mental
and emotional effects,

the extra time and effort was worth it.

I truly appreciate your efforts,
and I'm always here to help you.