Praesidium Unveils 2023 Praesidium Report on Abuse Prevention: Insights, Benchmarks, and Actionable Data

ARLINGTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Praesidium, a national leader in risk management of sexual abuse of vulnerable populations, is excited to announce the launch of its highly anticipated 2023 Praesidium Report. This comprehensive report presents valuable insights, benchmarks, and actionable data to support organizations and stakeholders in their efforts to prevent and respond to abuse.

The 2023 Praesidium Report offers a wealth of information derived from extensive research and analysis. It includes assessment data collected from Know Your Score! and Praesidium Accreditation programs, providing valuable insights into organizations' strengths and areas that require additional support to meet best practice standards. Additionally, the report features benchmarking studies conducted in collaboration with insurers and youth-serving organizations, showcasing the commitment and investments made by stakeholders to prevent and address abuse.

Moreover, the report draws on Praesidium's Helpline data and analysis of legal cases, underscoring the significant impact of abuse on victims/survivors, families, organizations, and communities. This data can identify higher-risk programs, activities, locations, and individuals, leading to tailored prevention efforts and effective risk mitigation strategies. The report also explores the relationship between organizational liability, high-profile abuse cases, public awareness, and legislative changes at the state and federal levels.

President and CEO of Praesidium, Aaron Lundberg, MSW, expressed his enthusiasm about the report, stating, "The 2023 Praesidium Report represents a pivotal milestone in our ongoing commitment to abuse prevention. It equips organizations with valuable insights, benchmarking data, and actionable recommendations to enhance their efforts in creating safe environments. By leveraging the power of data and research, we can collectively make a positive impact and ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals."

The 2023 Praesidium Report is now available for download at this link. This comprehensive resource empowers readers with knowledge and tools to strengthen their abuse prevention initiatives and protect their communities.

About Praesidium

Praesidium specializes in preventing sexual abuse in organizations that serve youth and vulnerable adults. Over a period in excess of 30 years, the company has reviewed over 4,000 cases of abuse within organizations to determine the root causes of sexual abuse within organizational settings. Praesidium employs more than 40 staff, including licensed social workers, lawyers, health care researchers and other experts. The company has served over 5,000 clients with a broad range of products and services to aid organizations in preventing abuse, including online and instructor–led trainings, organizational risk assessments, model policies and background checks. Having trained more than one million people online and hundreds of thousands in person, Praesidium is the largest and most comprehensive sexual abuse risk management firm globally.