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It Begins with a Slippery Slope
Most serious boundary violations don’t begin with a clear violation. They begin with a small step across a line—an exception, an overly personal conversation, a relationship that becomes too close, or a behaviour that no one addresses. When those small steps go unchallenged, boundaries can slowly disappear, creating a slippery slope.
Welcome to the NEW www.plantoprotect.com!! Over the last year and a half we’ve been working extremely hard to create a new hub for Safeguarding information and resources, with the goal
What Sets Plan to Protect® Apart? During the past year, as we have taken on the project of updating our branding and our website, we have had the privilege of
I have a t-shirt that says 1/168 – Not Enough?
Where Safeguarding Goes Wrong: A Plan to Protect® Perspective
Safeguarding in churches, charities and organizations is rarely undermined by a lack of care. In fact, most failures begin in places where people deeply value children, youth, and vulnerable adults. The challenge is that good intentions alone are not enough. Without a consistent culture, accountability, and practice, even strong safeguarding efforts can quietly weaken over time.
From a Plan to Protect® perspective, safeguarding tends to go wrong in predictable ways. Recognizing these patterns is one of the most important steps toward strengthening protection and building a healthier culture of care.
To learn where common areas where safeguarding goes wrong:
Why a Circle of Care Matters
No one plans for a loved one to face neglect, loneliness, or loss of voice as they age. Yet, these risks grow quietly when care falls on the shoulders of just one person. A healthy circle of care—family, friends, community members, and professionals working together—makes all the difference. When support and decisions are shared, the older adult’s safety, dignity, and wishes stay front and center. Shared oversight is more than a safety net. It’s what allows older adults to remain not just protected, but truly connected.
Anna’s Story
When Anna’s father died, she quickly became the backbone of her mother’s care. Her siblings lived hours away, so Anna managed the bills, medical appointments, groceries, and all the little emergencies that come with aging at home.
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