Frequently Asked Questions
This page addresses common questions from parents, churches, schools, and institutions reviewing or using the Boundaries Are Allowed books.
These books focus on boundaries, responsibility, and care. While they support
safeguarding culture and prevention, they are not an abuse awareness program,
investigative guide, or response manual.
The emphasis is on clear language, visibility, and adult responsibility before harm occurs.
The emphasis is on clear language, visibility, and adult responsibility before harm occurs.
No. The books teach that children are allowed to say no, step away,
ask for help, and talk to trusted adults when something feels wrong.
Responsibility remains with adults to act appropriately, maintain boundaries, and keep children safe.
Responsibility remains with adults to act appropriately, maintain boundaries, and keep children safe.
The children’s book is intentionally designed to avoid prompting disclosure.
It uses simple, permission-based statements and includes space for drawing
and quiet reflection.
Adults are advised not to pressure children to share personal stories. Disclosure, if it happens, should be handled according to established policy and law.
Adults are advised not to pressure children to share personal stories. Disclosure, if it happens, should be handled according to established policy and law.
Yes. Many churches use these materials as formation resources for leaders,
volunteers, parents, and children.
The books emphasize stewardship, responsibility, and care without replacing doctrine, policy, or legal obligations.
The books emphasize stewardship, responsibility, and care without replacing doctrine, policy, or legal obligations.
No. These books do not replace safeguarding policies, mandatory reporting laws,
background checks, or professional training.
They are designed to support a culture of clarity and prevention alongside existing safeguards.
They are designed to support a culture of clarity and prevention alongside existing safeguards.
The children’s book is recommended for Pre-K through 4th grade,
with reading and discussion guided by a trusted adult.
It is not designed for independent reading by very young children or as a self-help resource for older children.
It is not designed for independent reading by very young children or as a self-help resource for older children.
No. This site and the books do not provide legal advice.
Institutions are responsible for following all applicable laws, mandatory reporting requirements, and denominational or organizational policies.
Institutions are responsible for following all applicable laws, mandatory reporting requirements, and denominational or organizational policies.
Any concerns should be handled according to the institution’s established
safeguarding procedures and all applicable law.
These materials encourage early recognition and escalation, not private handling or informal resolution.
These materials encourage early recognition and escalation, not private handling or informal resolution.
For institutional use, review should begin with pastors, church leadership,
boards, or safeguarding committees.
Parents and volunteers can then review the materials with appropriate context and guidance.
Parents and volunteers can then review the materials with appropriate context and guidance.
Still have questions?
If you are reviewing these materials for an institution and need additional clarification, please begin with the For Churches and Safeguarding & Legal sections.
