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Fake News?
Does it surprise you when you read in the newspaper
that a well-respected, massive
Chicago-area church paid
$3.25
million to settle a lawsuit which allege a church volunteer sexually abused two disabled children? Or that
the senior pastor a well-respected and renowned leader
has been charged with sexual harassment over many years.
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who had been abused by 300 Catholic "predator priests"
in six Pennsylvania dioceses during the past 70 years.
In the most recent Professionally Speaking publication (published by the Ontario College of Teachers)the findings
of Discipline Committee found twenty two (22) members
were found guilty of incompetence or professional
misconduct including a number of their certificates
being revoked, suspended or limited.
Within the last two weeks there has also been three separate martial art schools had their senior instructors and/or owners arrested for facing sexual abuse-related charges.
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According to
CBS News last October, Facebook released statistics showing that there were more than 12 million posts, comments and reactions regarding "Me Too" in less than 24 hours, by 4.7 million users around the world. As of last Tuesday, Facebook said 45 percent of users in the U.S. have had friends who posted "me too". Over 1.7 million tweets included the hashtag "#MeToo".
Is this fake news? How do you react when you hear these stories? Do we even know how to respond to it without denying it or labeling it as fake news? Or, does our reaction move us to action? With all these stories in the news, we continue to hear regularly "we know everyone," "our volunteers and staff are good people, abuse has never happened here." May our reaction move us to action. Join us as we commit to do something about it!
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Join Plan to Protect® in Committing to Protection
Whether you are a small or medium size organization, or a large or mega size organization, abuse can happen. For too many organizations it is part of their history. If we are going to provide services for children, youth vulnerable adults, shouldn't we take a moral, ethical, civil and spiritual approach to caring for those we serve?
Wh
atever your size, we need to join together so our voices can be heard over the din of the stories and news of abuse.
Will you join us in committing to protection for another program year by declaring:
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- We will honor the millions of individuals that have been abused and harassed by ensuring that we have policies, protocols and training in place, so their stories are not repeated;
- With humility, we will avoid making exceptions to our policies in order that we do everything in our power to protect the vulnerable and their innocence; and
- We will role model to family members the type of care and protection that they should expect to receive from every community organization that they place their loved ones in a position of trust with.
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CLICK HERE
to download the Plan to Protect® Covenant
*This is just one example of the many resources that will be in The Vault.
Special Interest Webinars this Month: Plan to Protect® for Small/Medium Sized Organizations and Plan to Protect® for Large/Mega Sized Organization
This month we are offering two complimentary
webinars on implementing abuse prevention 1) small or medium size organization, and 2) large or mega size organizations. Please sign up for the one that reflects the size of your organization. In each webinar we will discuss common myths, how to implement the recommended standard of protection, and tips for success.
Click Here to register for our complimentary Small/Medium Sized Organization webinar
Click Here to register for our complimentary Large/Mega Sized Organization webinar
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Additional Plan to Protect
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Webinars this Month
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Plan to Protect
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Refresher
Thurs., September 20
(8pm-9:30pm ET)
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Plan to Protect
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Orientation
Sat., September 22
(1pm-3:30pm ET)
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Plan to Protect® 101
Thurs., September 13 (12:30pm-1pm ET)
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Click Here to register for an upcoming Plan to Protect
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webinar
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On-Site Certification Training:
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Markham, ON
(9:00am-4:00pm)
Check in at 8:30am
Admin/Leader
- Thursday, September 27
Train the Trainer
- Friday, September 28
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Don't see your location listed? Contact us to inquire about private or on-line
Certification Training! |
Cost
Level 1: $295+tax/course
Level 2: $200+tax/course
~ Some conditions apply
~ Some discounts available
Click Here for more information
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Admin/Leader Level 1:
Learn how to administer, implement and maintain a strong
abuse prevention program. Includes a policy template.
Train the Trainer Level 1:
Learn how to train your volunteers and staff on abuse prevention and vulnerable sector protection. Includes PowerPoints, teaching notes, student notes and creative methods.
Level 2 also available.
Click here for more information
*Level 2 Re-Certification Courses will be offered on-site if adequate registration numbers are received.
Level 2 Re-Certification Courses are also available on-line as self-paced training. Please inquire for more information.
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Self-Paced On-Line Certification Training with video seminars
We have been working countless hours to bring to you our
most requested service yet.
We are so proud of the work we have put together, and
we're confident you're going to love it too!
Self-paced, On-Line Certification Training is now available for
Administrator/Leader and Train the Trainer, Level 1 & 2 courses.
WHAT ARE PEOPLE SAYING ABOUT THE COURSES?
"The reason we use Plan to Protect to train in Abuse Awareness and protection is because of their excellent reputation which will bring community trust. Our organization spends a great deal of time and energy vetting our volunteers, Plan to Protect will give that added measure of trust to ensure that the reputation and integrity of our organization is taken to the next level by the community who might not be aware of how we bring volunteers into our organization." - Deborha Sutherland, Train the Trainer Level 1
"Taking the Administration Online Course has allowed me to keep up to date with any changes that are occurring so that our application of this program is relevant and applicable. I have enjoyed this online format as it permits me to work it into a busy schedule, submit my assignments at an appropriate time for me and yet receive feedback that contributes to further honing my skills." - Sara Myers - Administrator/Leader Level 2
"This course is thorough and much appreciated for those of us who do not live in cities where Plan to Protect® is provided in person. - Nancy Craig, Train the Trainer Level 2
"You would not believe the notes, ideas and planning that is taking part in my brain! Early on there was shock at how we had missed the boat on this and failed to protect our children and vulnerable adults; then regret. Now there is a feeling of purpose and hope for our training! I am a survivor of abuse and have a renewed sense of God will use this for good! Thank you!" - Name not revealed for privacy reasons, Train the Trainer Level 1
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Have questions? Don't know what course to register for? Want to know more?
Click Here or
Click Here to contact the training department at Plan to Protect®.
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Q: How do we work with our leadership if they do not feel the issue of abuse prevention is important or that we are blowing it out of proportion?
A: No matter what the size of your organization may be, persistence and building awareness are your best vehicles for moving abuse prevention forward. We suggest that you present your recommendations to the Board as a whole rather than to individuals alone.
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CASE STUDY: What Would You Do?
The Ontario College and Teachers received a complaint regarding Samantha, a high school music teacher. It was alleged that she:
- Threw a ukulele across the class;
- Called a student "dumb"
- Forcibly pushed a student's finger into the string of a ukulele
Samantha denied throwing the ukulele across the classroom. She recalled that one day during class students were shouting and not paying attention. She removed a ukulele from a student's hands, walked back to the front of the class and dropped the instrument on the floor. Samantha said she did so to get the student's attention, but regretted that she did not respond differently. She then gave a warning to the student who was continuing to disturb the group by singing and shouting. Because of the student's disruptive behaviour, Samantha said that she may have told her to "stop being dumb."...
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September Special 
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Unlock the Vault!
Spend $200 on training from
September 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018
and receive your key to unlock the vault...
By gaining access to the vault you will
discover many unique resources and promotional materials to help you raise awareness of your abuse prevention program.
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The Vault includes:
- 10 signs that can be printed & laminated
- 10 PowerPoint slides for promotional use
- 10 Social media squares to promote your organizations commitment to protect the vulnerable
- 2 Short videos
- Bulletin/Program insert introducing Plan to Protect®
- Bulletin/Program insert advertising your upcoming training
- Sample text for promotional purposes
- Plan to Protect® Covenant
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Plus...
An e
ntry in a draw to be featured in an upcoming issue of PROTECT magazine
*With each $200 purchase you will receive an extra entry for a chance to be featured in the PROTECT MAGAZINE.
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Conditions:
Purchase price of resources must be a minimum of $200 before taxes.
For more information about unlocking the Vault CLICK HERE
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Offer Expires October 31, 2018
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