Episode 113 | Helping Every Child Stay Safe with NCMEC: ACA Educational Partners Spotlight

Every child deserves a safe childhood—and camps play an important role in making that possible.

In this episode of CampWire, we're joined by Belinda Swan from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) to learn more about the organization's mission and the free resources available to camp professionals.

Belinda shares how NCMEC works to prevent child victimization, support families and law enforcement, and help organizations create safer environments for children. We also explore practical tools camps can use to strengthen staff training, promote online safety, support children as trusted adults, and address emerging issues like sextortion, generative AI, and child exploitation.

Whether you're preparing staff for the summer or looking for year-round educational resources, this conversation offers valuable insights and practical takeaways for anyone committed to keeping children safe.

Show notes:

• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)
• NCMEC x ACA Educational Partners Page
• Autism, Wandering, and Drowning Risk
• Online Safety Is Child Abuse Prevention
• NCMEC Courses and On-Demand Webinars
• ACA Educational Partners

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