Most families assume the organizations they trust — schools, churches, teams, and youth programs — have strong systems in place to keep children safe.
But in reality, less than 10% do.

Background checks help — but they’re not enough.

More than 90% of organizations working with children now conduct background checks for new hires.

That’s progress. But here’s the truth that too few people realize:

Over 98% of convicted child sexual abusers passed a background check.

Why? Because background checks only catch those who’ve already been caught.
What protects children is not just who you hire — it’s what organizations do to prevent wrongful acts and unsafe conditions.

Protection requires an effective anonymous reporting system. Without one, people and the organization are at risk.

The real safety gap: Anonymous and effective reporting systems

Even after doubling since 2022, fewer than 10% of child-serving organizations have an effective system to prevent wrongful acts.

Here’s what we’re seeing:

• K-12 schools: 79% now have an effective anonymous reporting system
• Youth sports: 17%
• Youth employers: 16%
• Churches: Less than 1%

The first three categories account for nearly all of the improvement since 2022. But most organizations that serve children still have no real way for anyone — staff, volunteers, parents, or kids — to speak up safely and anonymously.

Don’t leave safety to chance. Demand accountability.

Ask every organization connected to the children you love — schools, youth groups, churches, employers — for their Protect Score.

If it’s high, praise them and tell them they should take advantage of Look 1^st’s special offer and get an Affirm seal to show they’re protected and protecting.

If it’s low, tell them to take advantage of the special offer to get a Protect package.

It includes our Confidential Connect System℠, the most effective way to protect people and prevent harm — because it makes everyone feel safe and comfortable sharing their concerns.

It’s the solution most likely to:

• Prevent wrongful acts before they occur
• Detect unsafe conditions early

What makes it different is simple:
People actually use it.

When an organization implements the Confidential Connect System℠, families and the community will know they’re doing what they should to protect those they love.

Let’s make this a safer world for the vulnerable — together.

Your voice matters.
Your action can protect a child.
Protect what matters.