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children is sexually abused before age 18
Source: Darkness to Light
of child sexual-abuse victims know their perpetrator
Source: RAINN
average negligent-selection jury verdict
Source: industry litigation data
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Frequently asked questions
Do reports go to the authorities or just to leadership?+
To the authorities. A reasonable suspicion of abuse, neglect, or exploitation must be reported to child or adult protective services and/or law enforcement as required by law. Notifying the organization internally supports that report but never replaces it.
Do I need proof before I report?+
No. A reasonable suspicion is enough. Reporters are not expected to investigate or confirm the concern first, and a good-faith report is protected even if it is not ultimately substantiated.
Can someone be retaliated against for reporting?+
No. The policy strictly prohibits retaliation against anyone who reports in good faith or cooperates with an investigation, and treats retaliation as a violation subject to discipline.