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Exploring the 3 C’s Continuum and the Power of Organizational Leadership in Abuse Prevention For many years, Praesidium has observed that most people, organizations, and even industries fall somewhere on the continuum of having a Complacency, Compliance, or Commitment mindset. The spectrum of the 3 C’s delineates the varying levels of approach and dedication regarding abuse prevention. At one end, we have Complacency, where organizations may unwittingly deny the possibility of abuse and overlook crucial safety measures. Compliance sits in the middle of this spectrum. It embodies adherence to e ..read more

Programs and services that take place outside of an organization’s main physical location need special strategies to prevent abuse and handle any accusations that might arise. These offsite activities can be community-based services, where staff visit or support clients in their homes, workplaces, or other community settings. They can also include field trips where clients engage in activities or events at places not owned by the organization, but still under its supervision. Offsite programs face higher risks due to several factors: It’s often hard to keep an eye on large groups, especially ..read more

Since 2013, Praesidium has offered the Praesidium Helpline to assist organizations when responding to various questions related to abuse prevention. The Praesidium Helpline supports organizations in handling inappropriate or problematic youth-to-youth interactions, employee policy violations, incidents of sexual abuse, and more. Over the past ten years, Praesidium has consulted on over 1,500 calls. Every year, we analyze all incident data collected through the helpline to inform organizations on how they can prevent abuse and minimize inappropriate interactions between employees and consumers ..read more