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June 28-29 || Summer and water safety at home

Embrace Action | Safeguard the Children: Did You know Created on Thursday, 26 June 2025

While parents are often hyper vigilant around pools and lakes, drowning can happen at home in an instant, especially with very young children. This summer, watch children around water at home, including buckets, containers, and kiddie pools. Children can drown in as li...

Embrace Action Safeguard the Children: Did You know Created on Thursday, 29 May 2025

Some concerning behaviors that go beyond natural curiosity, could be signs of sexual abuse. These behaviors include asking a peer or adult to engage in a specific act, inserting objects into private areas, explicit imitation of intercourse, and behaviors that are persi...

Embrace Action Safeguard the Children: Did You know Created on Wednesday, 02 April 2025

In recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Office of Safeguard the Children has created the 2025 Child Abuse Prevention Month Resource Booklet. This useful Resource Booklet will help parishes and schools plan and prepare for Child Abuse Prevention Mon...

November 2-3 || Signs of potential abuse

Embrace Action Safeguard the Children: Did You know Created on Wednesday, 30 October 2024

A child who has experienced sexual abuse may exhibit one or many of these common behaviors: sleeping troubles, including nightmares, fear, withdrawal from family and friends, anger, anxiety, or depression. Children who have been abused may speak or behave in a manner t...

Embrace Action Created on Tuesday, 03 September 2024

When you are with your children in a crowded shopping area — think mall, grocery store, farmer’s market — it is important to have a plan of action to keep your group together and your children safe. Keep children as close as possible, ideally either in a cart or holdin...

Embrace Action Safeguard the Children: Did You know Created on Tuesday, 25 June 2024

Human trafficking is happening in more places than you would think, and often it passes unnoticed because traffickers are highly skilled. If you see a situation that does not feel right, or you observe something inappropriate or concerning, you could be saving someone’...

Embrace Action Safeguard the Children: Did You know Created on Thursday, 20 June 2024

The Courage First Athlete Helpline is a national resource aimed at combating child abuse in sports. Counselors and team members are available to help ensure physical and mental safety for sports communities, offering emotional support, crisis intervention, and guidance...

Embrace Action Safeguard the Children: Did You know Created on Monday, 10 June 2024

Child sexual abuse happens under varied circumstances, and to victims of all ages. But many cases have two things in common: vulnerability and opportunity. Vulnerability can come in the form of physical weakness in comparison to an abuser, or a power imbalance in a rel...

Embrace Action Safeguard the Children: Did You know Created on Monday, 03 June 2024

Drowning is one of the leading causes of death for children. If you plan to take your children to the pool or beach this summer, you want to pick out a safe swimsuit. Studies have shown that light colored, or white swimwear is very hard to see underwater, making the we...

Embrace Action Safeguard the Children: Did You know Created on Wednesday, 29 May 2024

Adults have a responsibility to provide the young people in their care with examples of responsible adult behavior. Small behaviors like following the rules, listening to the children in your life, wearing your seatbelt, looking both ways before crossing the street — t...

Embrace Action Safeguard the Children: Did You know Created on Tuesday, 21 May 2024

Social media activity is never truly hidden, even on private accounts. If you are working or volunteering with children, it is a good idea to keep a clean profile online. Read through the rules about social media usage for your organization — it may prohibit staff from...

Embrace Action Safeguard the Children: Did You know Created on Wednesday, 15 May 2024

News sources hyperfocus on abductions by strangers, generating fear and anxiety that these abductions happen often and everywhere. According to data from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), however, about 100 children per year are abducted by ...

May 11-12 || When a child discloses

Embrace Action Safeguard the Children: Did You know Created on Wednesday, 08 May 2024

It is incredibly difficult to hear the stories of abuse victims — and even harder when the victim is a child. But how an adult reacts when a child trusts him or her with an abuse disclosure is very important. Staying calm and listening attentively is critical. Let the ...

May 4-5 || Bullying and disabilities

Embrace Action Safeguard the Children: Did You know Created on Thursday, 02 May 2024

A child with a disability, such as hearing loss, language impairment, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities, is often at increased risk for bullying. Children who struggle to understand social cues or control impulsive physical behaviors are also at increased...

Embrace Action Safeguard the Children: Did You know Created on Thursday, 25 April 2024

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has created gardens of healing in each of the Archdiocese’s pastoral regions, dedicated to those harmed by sexual abuse, in their family, church or community. Located at St. Camillus Pastoral Center in Los Angeles (Our Lady of Los Angeles...

Embrace Action Safeguard the Children: Did You know Created on Monday, 15 April 2024

In recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Office of Safeguard the Children has created the 2024 “Keep Kids Safe” Pinwheel Resource Booklet. This useful Resource Booklet will help parishes and schools plan and prepare for Child Abuse Prevention Month....

Embrace Action Safeguard the Children: Did You know Created on Wednesday, 10 April 2024

During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and on behalf of Archbishop José H. Gomez, we affirm our continued commitment to report allegations of sexual misconduct to law enforcement, support victim-survivors in their healing journey, and protect children and the vu...

Embrace Action Safeguard the Children: Did You know Created on Thursday, 04 April 2024

The Office of Safeguard the Children of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles annually publishes the Working Together to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse Brochure, which provides an up-to-date listing of safe environment policies, programs, resources, contact numbers and other impo...

Embrace Action Safeguard the Children: Did You know Created on Tuesday, 26 March 2024

Last week, we looked at negative behavioral changes that could be red flags for abuse. It is important for caregivers to remember that some seemingly positive changes could also be signs of abuse, such as when a child tries to “be perfect” so as to avoid a feared conse...

Embrace Action Safeguard the Children: Did You know Created on Monday, 18 March 2024

A child may not be able to verbalize when he or she is being abused, but certain signs may prompt caregivers to take a closer look. Red flag behaviors may include a sudden change in behavior, like a child hating something he previously liked, or changing eating habits....

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