Due to scheduling conflicts, we changed the in-person workshop to virtual.

Brown & Brown of Garden City Presents

A Camp & YMCA Community Leadership Virtual Workshop*

Be Safe, Be Prepared:

Mastering Crisis Management & Abuse Prevention

*This workshop is open to the entire camp and YMCA community

Be Safe, Be Strong

Wednesday - April 2, 2025

*Workshop Schedule

10:00 AM – NOON – Session 1

NOON – 12:30 PM – Break

12:30 PM to 2:30 PM – Session 2

*All workshops are Eastern Standard Time

Session 1, 10 AM - Noon

Abuse Prevention & Youth Protection in Camps & Ys

Stay updated on industry standards for youth abuse prevention and the latest insurance trends related to youth abuse incidents. This session will go beyond compliance tasks like policies and background checks to address proactive measures in abuse risk management. As the youth insurance market tightens, camps and Ys must adopt effective strategies to ensure safe environments for youth. This includes reviewing policies and procedures to ensure they are updated to reflect current industry standards, updating training for staff, assessing supervision, and recalibrating response procedures.

Audrey Oliver will cover:

• Understanding the scope of organizational sexual abuse and prevention strategies
• Updating policies, procedures, and staff training to reflect current standards
• Screening for abuse risks during hiring
• Best practices for staff supervision and camper and client safety
• Developing a survivor-centered response to abuse incidents

Participants will also receive practical resources for immediate implementation and are encouraged to review their current abuse prevention practices before the workshop.

Session 2, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tabletop Crisis Scenarios

This session will cover two crisis scenarios: a weather event requiring sheltering in place, and a 15-passenger van accident resulting in significant injury. Participants will discuss incident management, communication, coordination, media handling, and more.

Bring your crisis/emergency plans and be prepared for active participation. This is a excellent opportunity to collaborate and learn from others with diverse crisis response experience.

About the Presenters

Session 1

Praesidium is a national leader in sexual abuse risk management, helping organizations understand, prevent, and address abuse.

Audrey Oliver, JD, Senior Director of Consulting at Praesidium, leads abuse prevention services for organizations including YMCA of the USA, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Kiwanis International, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, School of Rock, United Parks (SeaWorld), USA Gymnastics, USA Swimming, the NBA, Major League Baseball, and many others serving youth in camps, sports, after-school care, and childcare. As a licensed attorney in Texas with over a decade of experience, Audrey specializes in developing effective prevention systems and survivor-centered response strategies tailored to each organization's unique needs.

Session 2

Mary Herbst is the Vice President of Enterprise Risk and Compliance at YMCA of the North, where she leads risk management for urban branches, childcare, and camp sites. With over 20 years of crisis management experience, Mary has directed emergency response efforts for major companies such as Carlson, Best Buy, and InComm. She specializes in facilitating crisis scenario tabletop exercises, identifying gaps in emergency plans, and enhancing collaboration to strengthen response strategies.

In addition to helping teams ensure that their plans are up to date, Mary also has conducted realistic crisis scenario tabletop exercises that both identify gaps in current plans and to better prepare those who may not have responded to these types of incidents collaborate with others to gain insight into response strategies.