An organization with an effective child safety programme will have the management controls necessary to govern the activities of its personnel (staff and volunteers) so that a safe and healthy environment for children can be maintained.

An organisation with an effective child safety programme will have a written set of basic definitions of the types of harm children may suffer along with core documents that provide a shared understanding for all members. The definitions and core documents will be written, keeping in mind the various cultures represented in the organisation’s context. 

An organization with an effective child safety programme will conduct pre-engagement screening of both personnel and volunteers.

An organization with an effective child safety programme will have a training programme for all personnel and volunteers.

An organization with an effective child safety programme will have childcare protocols that are commonly applied throughout the organization.

An organization with an effective child safety programme will have established and maintains the capacity to respond promptly, objectively and compassionately to any report of concern for child safety, whether based on current events or in past history of the organization or its members.

An organization with an effective child safety programme will provide care for its personnel and other persons who may be affected by child safety issues, as needs are assessed.