This oral presentation dives into the best practice in childhood sexual abuse prevention and how this relates to First Nations communities from a strength-based approach. For so long, First Nations children were viewed with a deficit lens, always being placed in the high-risk category without true reflection on the barriers to safety. The key for all children when looking at abuse is empowerment; empowering young people around their bodily autonomy, giving language around their body, as well as articulation of emotional warning signs. When looking at empowerment for First Nations children, cultural connection is another key element. Within abuse prevention work we must acknowledge the systemic barriers to safety for young people and move towards cultural strength as a key protection factor. As Victoria introduces changes to the compulsory Child Safe Standards this year, the new Standard One is challenging all organisations that work with young people. It states that organisations must establish a culturally safe environment in which the diverse and unique identities and experiences of aboriginal children and young people are respected and valued. While this has the potential to increase the safety of all children and align more closely with the National Child Safe Standards, many educators are sitting in a space of tokenistic representation and inclusion of First Nations voices. Body Safety Australia has been working with early childhood centres, primary and secondary schools to deeply reflect on the true barriers to cultural safety and engaging with First Nations families. We need more support given to First Nations communities, to allow best practice work in abuse prevention. Work that must be embedded within the learning environment and targeted for the whole community. It takes a village to raise a child. It also takes a village to protect them.