Safe
Haven
Auditing
Group
Protect Your Mission. Protect Your People.
Safe Haven Auditing Group
specializes in auditing
Abuse Prevention Protocols
for charities providing
thorough assessments &
actionable recommendations
Making sure your prevention plan isn't just written - it is working!
Services
INDEPENDENT EXTERNAL
ABUSE PREVENTION AUDITS
REMOTE AUDIT
Our comprehensive remote audit includes a detailed review of your organization’s prevention plan, interviews with staff, volunteers, and board members, and an assessment of operations specific to your ministry or charitable activities. Following the audit, we provide a professional written report with findings and recommendations for board review and follow-up action.
ON-SITE AUDIT
For organizations seeking a more in-depth assessment, we offer on-site audits for an additional fee. A qualified auditor will spend a full day at your location to review your prevention plan, conduct in-person interviews with staff, volunteers, and board members, and observe operational practices unique to your organization. Following the visit, a professional audit report will be presented to you and your Board during a scheduled conference call at their next meeting.
ONGOING AUDIT SUPPORT
Organizations that complete an external audit with us can also access ongoing support to maintain strong prevention practices. External audits are recommended every five years, depending on the size and scope of your organization. As part of this service, we provide online training to equip your staff and volunteers to conduct effective internal audits annually at their convenience. Each session includes a customized follow-up checklist addressing items identified in the previous audit to ensure continuous improvement and accountability.
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About
Judi Smeltzer, Founder and Lead Auditor
Judi has been the insurance underwriter for over 6000 organizations across Canada and responsible for approving Abuse Prevention Protocols. Her 30 years of experience has equipped her with a unique, specialized expertise to access for Risk Management, Insurance Requirements, and Abuse Prevention Plan and Protocol Evaluations. Her career spans all areas of insurance. In addition to her professional accomplishments, she currently serves on the board of directors of a national denomination and previously served as the founding director of a Christian charity, guiding it through its launch and formative years.
