Safe Sanctuaries Training

Why do we need a Safe Sanctuary policy?

To protect our children from abuse

To ensure that volunteers are protected from false allegations of abuse.

We have a biblical obligation to our children.

All of the above.

According to the statistics for 2015, how many children are abused in the US annually?

500

2,000

700,000

800,000

According to our Safe Sanctuary Policy, who has to have background checks?

Only volunteers working with children

Only paid staff working with children

Only the Pastor

All staff and volunteers working with childen

What is the 2-5-6 rule?

You should have 2 adults at least 5 years older than the oldest chlld in the goup and belong to the church for at least 6 months.

You should have 2 children for every 5 adults and they have to be at least 6 years ole.

You need 2 volunteers with 5 kids and be at least 6 years older than the oldest child.

It's a cheer you give at the and of a successful activity.

What is the rule of 3?

You need to have 3 children to have an activity.

There should always be at least two children with an adult or two adults with a child.

You should count to 3 to gain control

You should always put children in groups of 3.

What is the first thing you should do when there is an accident / incident?

Take care of the child.

Fill our a form.

Inform the parent.

Call the Pastor

What is mandatory reporting?

It is a form.

It states that if you have knowledge of suspected abuse, you must report it to DCYF

It is not required of volunteers

It is not required of staff.

What are the procedures for check in / out?

You must have a check-in sheet.

It is up to the leader of the event and depends on age of children and type of event.

They must have wrist bands.

You do not need check in / out procedures.

Social media

Can never be used.

Causes too many problems

Is a valuable tool, but should always be a reflection of god.

Is only used for communication

What is important to remember when working with youth.

It is important.

You need to understand policies to protect children and yourself.

It can be difficult, but rewarding.

All of the above.

Safe Sanctuaries Training

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