"The youth of the Church have the opportunity to be part of something big, something grand, something majestic."

  Church activities and classes are opportunities for children and youth to feel the love of the Savior and the influence of the Holy Ghost. While participating, children and youth need to feel safe and protected. Leaders and teachers should follow the Savior’s example of love and concern for children.

This training covers how to recognize and prevent physical, sexual, verbal, and other types of abuse. The resources below can also help you recognize and prevent abuse. The training provides scenarios to help you better understand and apply key principles and policies.

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 All adults serving with children or youth for more than 32 hours a year need to go through the Live Scan process. Live Scan is an automated service for criminal history background checks that involves completing a form and being fingerprinted (please note you will need a personal identification card like a drivers license or California I.D card). You will need to complete the form and go to any of the Live Scan providers (https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/locations). 

Some of the providers offer appointments. You will need to pay for Live Scan service (typically $15.00-40.00), but the church will reimburse you for the expense. Keep your receipt and turn it into your organization president. If you have any questions you can review the Member Information Sheet or contact a member of your Bishopric.

When children and youth are involved in an event or activity involving special considerations (see Handbook 2: Administering the Church, 13.6.20, ChurchofJesusChrist.org), an overnight stay, travel outside the local area, or an activity with higher than ordinary risks a permission slip should be completed. Below is an interactive version leaders can use when planning these types of events.