This tool assists FHI 360’s implementing partners in assessing adherence to a set of industry standards for safeguarding program participants. When the standards are effectively and fully implemented, it is an indication that an organization has taken important steps to establish internal controls to address SEA, mitigating the risk of harm towards program participants. The standards in this tool align with FHI 360’s safeguarding policies, major funder requirements, and international safeguarding standards.