Child ProtectionOur long-standing history of protecting children from sexual abuse is the origin and soul of our organization. Since our earliest days protecting trafficked children, we are driven to build communities that wrap children in safety and support. Child abuse prevention takes vigilance on everyone’s part, and our comprehensive Child Protection Unit blends prevention and intervention research to provide educators, families, and children with training and solutions for working together to keep kids safe from abuse. Want to learn more about child protection? Download the white paper: Child Protection in Schools: A Four-Part Solution Looking for research? Our work is grounded in current, comprehensive research, and we are committed to evaluating program outcomes.Visit our research page to learn more. “Let’s take the opportunity as adults to learn a code of conduct: how to respond, who to tell. Because otherwise we leave children so vulnerable.” Suzin Bartley, Executive Director MA Children’s Trust Safety, Support, and Protection The Second Step Child Protection Unit gives teachers tools to recognize and respond to abuse and the confidence to comfortably teach students about this sensitive subject. Explore SecondStep.org Our Other Programs Social-Emotional Learning Building skills for social and academic success Bullying Prevention The power to create a positive school climate
“Let’s take the opportunity as adults to learn a code of conduct: how to respond, who to tell. Because otherwise we leave children so vulnerable.” Suzin Bartley, Executive Director MA Children’s Trust