What Plan To Protect does

Plan to Protect® is a Canadian abuse-prevention and protection platform founded in 1996 and headquartered in Stouffville, Ontario, serving organizations that work with vulnerable populations — children, youth, vulnerable adults, and individuals with disabilities. The company codifies its offering into a five-step methodology (Assessments, Policy and Procedure Writing, Screening and Training, Documentation Management, and Policy Audits/Crisis Response) and delivers it through a core manual (available in English, French, and Spanish with Association, Church, and USA variants), the PlanToProtect mobile app (iOS and Android), pocket guides, an online learning platform (Plan to Protect® School), and investigations services. Its customer base spans faith-based organizations, schools and universities, sport federations, NGOs, and care facilities, with named logos including World Vision Canada, the University of British Columbia, the Ontario Hockey Federation, and the United Church of Canada.

The business operates a tiered membership model (Implementation starting at $2,295, Basic, and a multi-year Going the Distance package) that drives recurring revenue, supplemented by one-time fees for Admin/Leader Certification Training ($749), Screening Kits (SafetyFirst), policy consulting, and third-party investigations. Distribution blends direct enterprise sales (phone, email, on-site and webinar training) with channel partnerships — notably the Canadian Council of Christian Charities (10% member discount) and denominational affiliations — and technology integrations with Canpro (criminal record checks), msgbox (communications), Sunergo Systems (administration), SterlingBackcheck (international screening), Verified Volunteers, and ScreeningCanada. The platform is positioned as an insurance-recognized standard, with members able to obtain abuse coverage that is otherwise excluded from policies.

Over 30 years the company reports serving 7,500+ organizations globally with the help of 2,000+ trainers, and its core brand, methodology, and content library constitute the principal competitive assets. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; with 11-50 employees, a non-profit classification in firmographic data, and no recorded funding, the company appears to be a self-sustaining, founder-led (Melodie Bissell) operation with modest but stable growth driven by product extensions (mobile app, online school), geographic reach (USA editions, multi-language), and partnership-based channel expansion rather than capital-led scaling.

Name

Plan To Protect

Legal name

Plan to Protect

Website

https://plantoprotect.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Plan to Protect® is a Canadian abuse-prevention platform, founded in 1996 and based in Stouffville, Ontario, that delivers policies, training, screening, and consulting to 7,500+ faith-based, education, sport, NGO, and care organizations serving children, youth, and vulnerable adults.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Safeguarding and Abuse Prevention Services

NAICS

Investigation and Personal Background Check Services (561611)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Safeguarding, Student Welfare & Child Protection Compliance Audits (EDADAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Threat Assessment, Violence Prevention & Behavioral Intervention Support (EDAEACAH), Compliance, Risk & Audit Support Services (EHS, Title IX/Clery Support, Policy Admin) (EDAEALAK), Safeguarding, Accountability & Compliance (ESG, Gender/GBV, Do No Harm) (BPADAEAM), Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG), Volunteer Safety, Safeguarding & Risk Management Services (EDAIAGAN)

Keywords

• Abuse prevention services
• Vulnerable sector protection
• Safeguarding training
• Policy consulting services
• Criminal record screening

Headquarters

HQ city

Stouffville

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Three-tier membership model (Implementation, Basic, Going the Distance) providing ongoing access to policies, training, resources, and support. Pricing based on organization size and revenue. Most memberships are annual renewals except Going the Distance which is a 3-year package.
2. Training and Certification: Admin/Leader Certification Training ($749), Train the Trainer Certification, Orientation Training (2-2.5hrs), Refresher Training (1-1.5hrs), and Special Interest Topics. On-site and webinar options available.
3. Policy Consulting Services: Customized policy drafting, policy review, gap analysis, policy audits, and policy updates. Consulting-based pricing determined by organization size, scope, and consulting days required.
4. Screening Services: SafetyFirst Screening Kit for individuals including Enhanced Criminal Record Check, orientation training, pocket guide, and certificate. Also provides criminal record checks internationally through SterlingBackcheck partnerships.
5. Manual and Resource Sales: Sales of Plan to Protect manuals in multiple versions (Association, Church, USA variants) and languages (English, French, Spanish). Download access provided with manual purchase code.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Plan To Protect provides abuse prevention and protection solutions for organizations serving vulnerable populations (children, youth, vulnerable adults, individuals with disabilities). The company delivers a five-step methodology — Assessments, Policy and Procedure Writing, Screening and Training, Documentation Management, and Policy Audits/Crisis Response — through tiered membership packages, certification training, policy consulting, third-party investigations, criminal record screening, and multilingual resource manuals supported by a mobile application.

Product overview

Plan To Protect is a comprehensive abuse prevention and protection platform serving organizations that work with vulnerable populations (children, youth, vulnerable adults, individuals with disabilities). The offering consists of a core manual and mobile app (PlanToProtect App) providing best practices and resources, supported by tiered membership packages (Implementation, Basic, and Going the Distance) that provide incremental access to training, policy development, consulting, screening services, and investigation support. Additional products include the SafetyFirst Screening Kit for individuals, specialized training courses (Orientation, Refresher, Admin/Leader Certification, Train the Trainer Certification), policy writing and consulting services, investigations services, the Plan to Protect School online learning platform, and multilingual pocket guides. The five-step methodology includes Assessments, Policy and Procedure Writing, Screening and Training, Documentation Management, and Policy Audits/Crisis Response.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SafetyFirst Screening Kit: Enhanced Criminal Record Check with Safety Orientation Training, Pocket Guide of Best Practices for Safeguarding, and Certificate of Completion for individuals working with vulnerable sector.
• Plan To Protect® Manual
• PlanToProtect App

Products and services

• Plan To Protect® Manual Foundational manual providing policies, procedures, and best practices for abuse prevention and protection of vulnerable populations; available in multiple language and organizational variants (Association, Church, USA; English, French, Spanish).
• PlanToProtect Mobile App Mobile application (iOS and Android) providing best practices for children, youth, and vulnerable adult programming; includes ratio calculator, fillable forms, incident and suspected abuse report forms, jurisdiction-specific reporting guidelines, journal, and FAQs from the pocket guides.
• Implementation Membership Package Entry-level annual membership for organizations beginning Plan To Protect implementation; includes customized policies, 40+ pages of forms, Admin/Leader and Train the Trainer certifications, 10 online orientation registrations, and Basic Membership benefits. Starting at $2,295.
• Basic Membership Package Annual membership for organizations already implementing Plan To Protect; provides the manual, member-only web content, training resources, 5–10 online training registrations, 10% product/service discount, Canpro Criminal Record Check platform access, monthly newsletter, and PROTECT publication.
• Going the Distance Package Premium three-year strategic partnership package including two manuals, professional customized policies, two one-on-one consulting sessions annually, Train the Trainer and Admin/Leader certifications annually, unlimited orientation/refresher webinars, and eligibility for the Seal of Excellence in years 2–3.
• SafetyFirst Screening Kit Individual screening package including Enhanced Criminal Record Check, Safety Orientation Training, Pocket Guide of Best Practices for Safeguarding, and Certificate of Completion for individuals working with the vulnerable sector.
• Screening Services Comprehensive organizational screening solutions including position descriptions, online applications, phone interviews, reference checks, criminal record checks (domestic and international via SterlingBackcheck), and abuse prevention training for staff and volunteers.
• Policy Writing and Consulting Services Professional consulting services for customized policy drafting, policy review, gap analysis, policy audits, crisis response plan development, and tailored policy creation for organizations serving vulnerable populations.
• Investigations Services Third-party investigation services for allegations or disclosures of workplace harassment or abuse, using a balance-of-probability methodology to determine substantiation; includes initial briefing, allegation drafting, witness interviews, and comprehensive reporting.
• Training Services Training programs including Orientation (2–2.5 hrs), Refresher (1–1.5 hrs), Special Interest Topics (45 min–1.5 hrs), Admin/Leader Certification ($749 per person), Train the Trainer Certification, and Crisis Response training; delivered on-site or via private webinar.
• Plan to Protect® School Online learning platform providing certification courses and professional development for abuse prevention and protection training.
• Assessment Tool Free online assessment tool that helps organizations evaluate current abuse prevention and protection practices and identify gaps before engaging Plan To Protect services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 7,500 organizations protected globally
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Canpro TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationEnhanced Criminal Record Checks powered by Canpro, the online Canadian background screening web application. Plan to Protect members receive access to the Canpro platform for conducting criminal record checks at discounted rates. Supports Canadian Privacy legislation, Data Protection Laws and Human Rights requirements.
• CCCC (Canadian Council of Christian Charities)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership providing practical resources for charity administration and leadership. CCCC members receive 10% discount on Plan to Protect membership. Organizations not yet members can learn about CCCC Fall Membership through Plan to Protect.
• Verified VolunteerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partnership providing additional security and protection measures for organizations. Verified Volunteers brings extensive expertise in safety and abuse prevention field with programming, materials, and knowledgeable staff. Partnership enables Plan to Protect to offer another highly effective security measure.
• ScreeningCanadacoreTechnology or IntegrationBackground screening partner providing the very latest technology for enhanced criminal record checks, identification verification, and customer support. Dave Dinesen, founder and past CEO, states his companies have screened over 8 million Canadians, establishing credibility for this partnership.
• SterlingBackcheckcoreTechnology or IntegrationInternational criminal record check services through agreement enabling Plan to Protect clients to access criminal record checks from many countries worldwide. Cost varies based on country. Critical for screening candidates who have worked internationally.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sterling: Sterling is a leading global background screening provider whose international criminal record check capabilities power Plan to Protect's SterlingBackcheck partnership - a broad incumbent in the same screening supply chain that Plan to Protect resells to customers.
• Vector Solutions (SafeSchools): Vector Solutions is a large compliance and training platform serving K-12 schools and districts with courses on abuse prevention, bullying, and Title IX - a broader incumbent that competes with Plan to Protect in the education vertical but as part of a much wider compliance catalog.

Others

• TazWorks: TazWorks is a background screening platform used by CRAs and screening resellers - enabling technology in the same screening ecosystem that Plan to Protect's SafetyFirst Screening Kit and criminal record check services rely on for fulfillment.
• Canpro Technologies: Canpro is the Canadian background screening platform that Plan to Protect resells to members for criminal record checks - a technology partner in the screening value chain rather than a competitor, but with overlapping customer reach in the Canadian market.

Direct peers

• Praesidium: Praesidium is a US-based abuse prevention consulting firm that helps organizations serving children and vulnerable populations adopt screening, training, and policy practices - directly comparable to Plan to Protect's five-step methodology across the same customer verticals (youth programs, camps, faith-based, healthcare).
• KidCheck: KidCheck provides child check-in, volunteer screening, and safety solutions for children's ministries and youth programs - comparable to Plan to Protect's screening services and abuse prevention offerings for children's and youth-serving organizations.
• MinistrySafe: MinistrySafe provides abuse prevention training, screening, and policies specifically for churches and faith-based organizations - the same denomination-driven customer segment that Plan to Protect serves (e.g., Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada, United Church of Canada).
• VIRTUS (Catholic Mutual Group): VIRTUS offers safeguarding training and certification programs for Catholic institutions and other faith-based organizations, directly mirroring Plan to Protect's Train-the-Trainer and Admin/Leader Certification offerings for the same volunteer/staff screening use case.
• Protecting God's Children: Protecting God's Children delivers child protection training and background screening for Catholic dioceses and other ministries, comparable to Plan to Protect's faith-based safeguarding, screening kits, and certification course portfolio.

Regional players

• Trak-1 Technology: Trak-1 is a background screening platform serving US-based employers and volunteer organizations - comparable to Plan to Protect's screening/SafetyFirst service line but focused on the US market rather than Canada.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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