All employees understand and are held accountable for the highest ethical standards in their conduct, as well as adhering to legal mandates and the moral imperative to recognize, report, and prevent suspected child abuse and neglect;

Children and vulnerable adults who are alleged victims of abuse and/or neglect are supported;

Human resource management systems and processes for screening new and existing employees are developed;

Professional learning for MCPS employees is developed and implemented; and

Opportunities are provided for parents, outside contractors, volunteers, and the broader community to develop awareness on recognizing, reporting, and preventing abuse and neglect of children and vulnerable adults.