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We believe churches should be places where children are protected, survivors are believed, healing is possible, and accountability is non-negotiable.
Our purpose is to transform the culture of Black churches so that every child is protected, every survivor is believed, and every congregation reflects the heart of God through safety, accountability, and healing.
MISSION & VISION
Our Mission What we do
Shield & Eden equips Black churches with evidence-based, survivor-informed, and theologically responsible training, resources, and frameworks to prevent child sexual abuse, protect children, support survivors, and cultivate cultures of safety, accountability, and healing.
Our Vision The future we’re working toward
A future where every Black church is the safest place a child can belong; where survivors of every gender are believed, supported, and empowered to heal; and where faith, justice, and accountability are inseparable.
What keeps children safe and helps survivors heal is not deeper feeling but better systems — prevention that can be taught, measured, and held to account.
ASHLEY COOK — FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
One framework, five layers.
Evidence-based, survivor-informed, and theologically responsible — a facilitated curriculum that moves a church from understanding to lasting restoration.
Find your path.
Shield & Eden equips everyone the work depends on — each with what they specifically need.
Churches & Clergy
Pastors and congregational leaders called to make the church the safest place a child can belong — through prevention, safeguarding, and survivor support.
Survivors
Survivors of every gender — believed, supported, and resourced to heal on their own timeline.
Advocates & Activists
Those organizing for prevention and justice, equipped with evidence, framing, and tools that move communities to act.
Parents & Families
Caregivers learning how abuse actually happens, how to lower a child’s risk, and how to respond well if a child discloses.
Choose the path that fits you — each opens a dedicated guide.
WHERE WE’VE TRAINED
Shield & Eden has delivered prevention and response trainings across the highlighted states. Hover or tap a state to explore.
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Help is available — now.
If you or a child is in immediate danger, call 911. These national hotlines are free, confidential, and available 24/7.
24/7 confidential support; routes to a local provider.
24/7 crisis counseling and referrals. Call or text.
Bring Shield & Eden to your church.
Evidence-based, theologically responsible training to prevent abuse and support survivors.
Looking for state-by-state coalitions, Child Advocacy Centers, and Black-led resources? See the full resource directory →