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Gold Standard – Diagnostic Tool for CSA Prevention

Aug 12, 2024 | Uncategorized

The first science-based app of its kind to evaluate child sexual abuse prevention programs in youth-serving organizations. It delivers a detailed gap analysis, offers tailored implementation recommendations, and guides organizations toward earning the prestigious CHILD USA Gold Standard certification.

FAQs for the CHILD USA Gold Standard Program

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Q. What is the Gold Standard Program?

A. The GSP is a 3-part program that assesses the child sex abuse prevention programming
in youth organizations. First, one or more people in the organization take the Gold Standard web-based app, which provides instant results. Second, CHILD USA’s social scientists write a report making clear recommendations for improvement. Third, four weeks later, members of the organization take an implementation quiz four to test their ability to apply what they have learned.

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Q. What is the Gold Standard Program based on?

A. It’s based on the most up-to-date science for child sex abuse prevention.

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Q. I run a youth-serving organization. Who owns the information about our prevention efforts that the Gold Standard Program analyzes? I’m worried we might be embarrassed.

A. The organization that participates in the Gold Standard Program owns the results. The only information that CHILD USA will release publicly is if an organization scores 80% or higher and chooses to be publicly identified as “CHILD USA certified.”

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Q. How long will it take us to fill out the Gold Standard app?

A. Typically, it takes 1-2 hours to fill out.

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Q. When will we receive the results from the Gold Standard Program?

A. The app will yield immediate results, showing policies that are missing. The
CHILD USA team will then generate a written, confidential report to build on the app’s results and provide a roadmap to better policies to ensure children are safe.

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Q. What are the benefits of having our organization “CHILD USA certified?”

A. Being “CHILD USA certified” will mean an organization can attest to its
efforts to make kids safe for several audiences: organizational leadership, parents, participants, and the community. Certification will be posted on a public web page on the CHILD USA Gold Standard Program website and we will provide a certification logo for you to include on your site and materials. Certification lasts one year.

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Q. I’m a parent. How do I know if my child’s sports team, school, or extracurricular program is doing what it should to prevent child sex abuse?

A. Ask them if they are CHILD USA certified. If not, demand they become certified. You and they can learn more by emailing info@childusa.org

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Q. I’m an athlete age 21. Can the Gold Standard Program help prevent sex abuse assault for me, too?

A. Yes, the principles behind the program are good for sex assault prevention policies benefitting adults, too. Recommend the Gold Standard Program to your league or team.

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Q. How much does the Gold Standard Program cost?

A. It is designed to be affordable, efficient, and easy-to-do. Pricing is determined according
to the size of the organization and set at a small percentage of its annual budget. Some organizations will qualify for government-based or foundation-based funding to cover the service. Don’t hesitate to ask if you need help. You can reach us at info@childusa.org

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