Training & Awareness Presentations

Ryan United is committed to providing cutting edge training and awareness resources to Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Professionals and Community Stakeholders. These engaging training and awareness presentations are designed to inform participants of what they can do to make a difference in the fight to keep children safe and ensure that child predators are prosecuted and monitored properly.

Many of these presentations provide “real world” proven tactics that can be implemented immediately with limited budget through partnerships with existing organizations and resources.

If you would like more information on one of the following training venues in your area, or are interested in other custom awareness projects, please email Jeff or Derek from the "Contact" section.

Sex Offenders in your Back Yard (4-6 hour presentation)
This training covers the facts and myths regarding sex offenders. Additional emphasis is placed on identifying the offenders that need the closest supervision. Utilizing case studies, along with a comprehensive look on proven plans, this training provides tools communities can implement to gain vigilance in the fight against child predators.

Missing Children Investigations for Public Safety Communicators (2-4 hour presentation)
This training focuses on the Public Safety Communicator, very often the first responder in a missing or abducted child case. Often times, dispatchers are overlooked in the training concerning missing and abducted children, when they are one of the most important components when the investigation ensues. This training will give participants an understanding of questions to ask, resources to activate, and a comprehensive protocol to follow when taking a call concerning a missing child incident.

Legislative Assistance
Ryan United is recognized as a results oriented partner when it comes to legislative issues regarding sex offenders. By providing a compelling and very personal look at the importance of managing sex offenders, Ryan United causes law makers and participants to become motivated to want to make a difference when it comes to the prosecution and management of sex offenders. Having a proven history of actual legislative changes, Ryan United can help pave the way and provide direction on how to get your process moving.

Key Note Addresses
This presentation is always conducted by Derek VanLuchene. Derek has a unique perspective as a family member of the victim and also a law enforcement officer involved in the fight against child predators. During this presentation, participants will hear the tragic story of the abduction and murder of Ryan VanLuchene on August 31, 1987, by a repeat sex offender. Participants will realize how far we have come since then to strengthen laws and streamline the management of sex offenders. In addition, they will realize that there are many things left to do in order to protect our children from these predators. Mostly, they will take with them a renewed sense of direction when it comes doing their jobs and the realization of how important each individual is in this fight for the protection of our children.

Victim Assistance-Ryan United will provide support to victims by:

Acting as a liaison between the victim/victim family and Law Enforcement. Ryan United has a special understanding of both perspectives and has been instrumental in helping families understand the investigative and criminal justice process. Ryan United also assists Law Enforcement with realizing the importance of communication with the victim or victim families.

Case Review- Assisting families with finding missing loved ones by rejuvenating cold cases, providing case analysis, insight and resources.

Communities (RU Safe Communities™)- The RU SAFE Communities program will bring together the resources that will assist in the safety of communities. Working with local law enforcement, corrections officials and community leaders, Ryan United conducts a “town hall style” meeting which addresses safety concerns within the specific community. In addition, Ryan United provides valuble "take aways" from each seminar, which attendees can use long afte the RU SAFE Comunities session is over. Ryan United has been instrumental in formaing RU SAFE Community Teams in several states, which continue the Ryan United mission by addressing safety concerns within the community.

RU Safe Schools™ Provides teachers, school staff and administrators training about the facts and myths of sex offenders. This training will also assist school officials with identifying potential child victims within their schools.

RU Safe Kids™ Ryan United is assembling a R U Safe Kids™ workbook with the understanding that children’s safety and education begins in the home and that parents need information they can rely on to help their children stay safe. Chapters will empower parents and children to work together to discuss current, age specific events that may pose a threat to the child’s well being. Each chapter is full of activities for the child and parent to work on and provides a guide to assist in clarity and delivery of the material.

RU Safe Business Recognition™- Ryan United recognizes businesses that make the extra effort to ensure that their communities are safe. Ryan United will provide resources and training for businesses who take a leading role in promoting and incorporating RU Safe programs in their communities

RISK FREE™ Program-Realtors Invested in the Safety of Kids through Family Resource Empowerment Education- (RISK FREE™) – is designed to give realtors the tools to educate themselves and their clients about issues surrounding safety. These cutting edge tools will be provided to realtors in a "kit" form for distribution to their clients. Realtors will be able to provide new home owners with safety and awareness information that will include:
· Child safety
· Home Safety
· Online Safety

Ryan United is proud to partner with

	Finding Molly Bish Devoted to the promotion of child safety through education and prevention efforts.
	Project Safe Childhood Combat the increase of sexual predators using the Internet to entice and sexually exploit our children.
	Family Watchdog Combat the increase of sexual predators using the Internet to entice and sexually exploit our children.
	The Innocent Justice Foundation The Innocent Justice Foundation leverages high technology solutions to help rescue millions of American children who are being sexually abused and prevent future abuse.
	Amber Alert Initiative The mission of the AMBER Alert program is to develop and coordinate the efforts of law enforcement, transportation, and the media to increase public participation in safely recovering abducted children through targeted education, increased communication, and effective sharing of resources.
	KidsBeSafeOnline LLC Our mission is to promote parental awareness in providing parents with resources, best practices and tools to help them aid in protecting their children online.
	MeeVille Meeville™ is the first truly 100% portable Parental Monitoring and Management product for children 4 to 17 years old. As a responsible parent, it is important to always teach and protect our children on the computer.
	CyberHood Watch The CyberHood Watch is an online digital community of responsible cybercitizens. The digital gap between Children, Home, Work, and narrowing that gap is doable. Empowering the community, maintaining a safe online life-style, & enjoying the Internet safely are a primary focus for Dave & Bill
	Kelsey Smith Foundation To honor and perpetuate the life of Kelsey Smith by empowering families, friends, and communities to proactively protect one of its most precious resources, namely its youth and young adults...
	SMART Office Office of Justice Programs