Safeguard from Abuse
Here's a sobering fact: 95% of child predators don't have a criminal record yet—which means background checks alone will miss most of them. Safeguard from Abuse and Pushpay work together to equip your entire team with engaging video training that teaches how to recognize grooming behaviors, set appropriate boundaries, and respond to concerns. Because the best protection isn't just screening who you let in—it's training everyone to know what to watch for.
Why partner with Safeguard from Abuse?
Training is the foundation, not an afterthought
Most predators operate for years before being caught—background checks only reveal those who’ve already been convicted. Safeguard from Abuse focuses on what actually prevents abuse: training your people to recognize warning signs, understand grooming tactics, and create a culture where predatory behavior can’t take root.
Engaging video content that people actually watch
Safeguard from Abuse doesn’t deliver dry compliance training that people click through without absorbing. Their video-based courses are designed to be compelling and memorable, using real scenarios and expert insights to help volunteers and staff truly understand what they’re watching for and why it matters.
Integrated tracking with your church system
Assign training requirements directly from Pushpay profiles, track completion automatically, and see at a glance who’s current and who needs follow-up—no separate systems to manage or spreadsheets to maintain.
Why Training Matters More Than You Think
The gap background checks can’t close:
– 95% of sexual predators don’t have a criminal record.
– Most operate for 5-10 years before being discovered.
– Background checks only reveal past convictions, not current intent.
– Many offenders plea down to lesser charges that don’t appear abuse-related.
What training actually prevents:
– Recognition of grooming behaviors before abuse occurs.
– Early intervention when warning signs appear.
– Culture where predatory behavior is noticed and reported.
– Boundaries that reduce opportunities for abuse.
– Informed responses that protect both children and your ministry.
Features
- Sexual abuse awareness training
Comprehensive video training that teaches volunteers and staff how predators groom victims and communities, what warning signs to watch for, appropriate boundaries with children and youth, and how to respond if concerns arise.
- Role-specific training modules
Different training for different roles—children’s ministry volunteers receive more detailed instruction than greeters, while staff members get deeper training than general volunteers, ensuring everyone has the knowledge they need for their specific context.
- Parent and guardian training
Optional training modules for parents that help them recognize signs of abuse, have age-appropriate conversations with their children about safety, and understand what protective measures your church has in place.
- Peer-to-peer abuse prevention
Specialized training addressing peer-to-peer sexual abuse (abuse between minors), helping leaders recognize when youth are at risk from other youth and create environments that protect against this often-overlooked danger.
- Completion tracking integrated with ChMS and ChurchStaq
Training assignments and completion dates automatically sync to volunteer profiles in Pushpay, giving leadership instant visibility into who’s compliant and who needs follow-up without manual tracking.
- Partnership with SecureSearch for screening
Safeguard from Abuse is the sister company of SecureSearch, allowing you to get both comprehensive training and thorough background screening from one coordinated partnership rather than managing multiple vendors.
- Certificates and documentation
Upon completion, volunteers receive certificates documenting their training, and your organization maintains records for compliance, insurance requirements, and demonstrating due diligence.
- Regular content updates
Training modules are continuously updated to reflect current research, emerging threats, and evolving best practices—ensuring your team’s knowledge stays current, not outdated.
- Sexual abuse awareness training
Comprehensive video training that teaches volunteers and staff how predators groom victims and communities, what warning signs to watch for, appropriate boundaries with children and youth, and how to respond if concerns arise. - Role-specific training modules
Different training for different roles—children’s ministry volunteers receive more detailed instruction than greeters, while staff members get deeper training than general volunteers, ensuring everyone has the knowledge they need for their specific context. - Parent and guardian training
Optional training modules for parents that help them recognize signs of abuse, have age-appropriate conversations with their children about safety, and understand what protective measures your church has in place. - Peer-to-peer abuse prevention
Specialized training addressing peer-to-peer sexual abuse (abuse between minors), helping leaders recognize when youth are at risk from other youth and create environments that protect against this often-overlooked danger. - Completion tracking integrated with ChMS and ChurchStaq
Training assignments and completion dates automatically sync to volunteer profiles in Pushpay, giving leadership instant visibility into who’s compliant and who needs follow-up without manual tracking. - Partnership with SecureSearch for screening
Safeguard from Abuse is the sister company of SecureSearch, allowing you to get both comprehensive training and thorough background screening from one coordinated partnership rather than managing multiple vendors. - Certificates and documentation
Upon completion, volunteers receive certificates documenting their training, and your organization maintains records for compliance, insurance requirements, and demonstrating due diligence. - Regular content updates
Training modules are continuously updated to reflect current research, emerging threats, and evolving best practices—ensuring your team’s knowledge stays current, not outdated.