The Child Safety & Wellbeing Framework

Grounded in Evidence.Trauma-Informed.Child-Centred.

Good Ship is building an evidence-informed, trauma-informed framework for child safety and wellbeing in entertainment. It takes an ecological approach — strengthening the people, relationships and systems around the minor.

Good Ship supports & strengthens the system

Production ecosystem

Production
Creative team
Family
Material
Working environment
Relationships
Expectations
Power dynamics

The Framework
Sets the standard.
Good Ship’s evidence-informed framework defines the principles and conditions required for safe, developmentally appropriate professional environments.
Child Safety Rider
Makes it concrete.
A working document with agreed expectations, boundaries, safeguards and supports tailored to the production and the minor.
The Advocate
Makes it live.
The Advocate builds a relationship with the minor, monitors their safety and wellbeing, and advises the adults around them — carrying the Framework’s principles and the Rider’s protections into daily practice.

The result

A child-centred, trauma-informed environment where adults hold responsibility for safety and minors can thrive.

We can enter at any point

Casting
Child-centred casting, early planning and clear communication.
Pre-production
Identify risks, consult on scripts and sensitive material, establish a Child Safety Rider.
Rehearsal
Provide on-going support, advise teams and respond as needs evolve.
On set / performance
Dedicated Child Safety & Wellbeing Advocate and practical, real-time support.
Wrap & beyond
Thoughtful transitions, debrief and follow-up, including support during press and transitions back to everyday life.

Good Ship

Can enter at any point

Good Ship

Can enter at any point

We provide

Training
Practical, trauma-informed training for industry professionals.
Tools
Templates, guides and resources for safer productions.
Consultation
Expert advice to strengthen systems, policies and production practice.
In-person support
Child Safety & Wellbeing Advocates and on-set professional support.

What the framework will address

The framework addresses areas including:

production-specific risk assessment
child development
safeguarding and abuse prevention
psychological and emotional safety
power, consent and ongoing assent
sensitive and potentially traumatic material
family and production dynamics
preparation and communication
independent advocacy
escalation and accountability
practitioner roles, boundaries and competencies
rehearsal, production and wrap

The framework will continue to evolve through evidence, consultation, practice and evaluation.

Grounded in evidence

Good Ship’s framework is grounded in established approaches to trauma-informed practice and child abuse prevention. Research and international guidance emphasize environments that promote physical and psychological safety, trusting relationships, supportive adults, clear communication, voice and choice, and opportunities for minors to develop and practise life and social skills. These protective conditions matter: prevention is strongest when we not only reduce risks around children and youth, but strengthen their relationships, communication and social skills, understanding of consent and boundaries, and ability to seek support.

Evidence base:

The principle is simple.

Give the minor a voice.

Make responsibility clear.

Build safeguards into the production.

Safer environments. Stronger childhoods. Better stories.