Welcome to the Canadian Centre for Child Protection’s Commit to Kids website! Commit to Kids is a step-by-step plan to help prevent sexual abuse from happening within child serving organizations.

GOING BEYOND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS

Commit to Kids is a child sexual abuse prevention program for all organizations that work with children. It is a comprehensive risk management approach beyond criminal record checks and child abuse registry checks.

Did you know that most offenders do not have a criminal record?

HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

It is important that adults build appropriate relationships with the children and families they serve. The combination of steps in Commit to Kids promotes boundaries, transparency and accountability for staff and volunteers interacting with children and families.

KEEPING KIDS SAFE

Implementing Commit to Kids makes a real difference in the lives of children, families and communities.