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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
and 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, and 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 children 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.