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Cadet Welfare & Legal Issues

Cadet Welfare & Legal Issues. Training Leaders of Cadets - Seminar L5. Something to Remember. “They’re not your cadets….they are m y children.” FATHER OF A CADET. Overview. Assuming the place of the parent Basic guidelines for adult supervision Overnight & high adventure activities

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Cadet Welfare & Legal Issues

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  1. Cadet Welfare & Legal Issues Training Leaders of Cadets - Seminar L5

  2. Something to Remember • “They’re not your cadets….they are my children.” • FATHER OF A CADET

  3. Overview • Assuming the place of the parent • Basic guidelines for adult supervision • Overnight & high adventure activities • Perennial legal issues • Case studies

  4. 1. Assuming the Place of the Parent • In loco parentis • 60 Minutes test • Team approach to decision-making • Safety & welfare can not be delegated

  5. 2. Basic Guidelines for Cadet Activities • Cadet activities always require adult supervision • Limit one-on-one contact • Activities are supposed to be positive

  6. 3. Overnight Activities • Parental permission • Adult supervision requirements • Chaperoning a co-ed group • Respect for privacy • Sleep • Meals & nutrition

  7. 4. Perennial Legal Issues • Transportation: “Can Cadet Curry drive Cadet Arnold to CAP?” • Dating: • Can Cadet Curry date Cadet Arnold? • Cadet Major Curry date Cadet Arnold? • Legal Agreements • Who can sign agreements on behalf of CAP?

  8. 5. High Adventure Activities • Strenuous activities are part of cadet life • Partnering with parents • Physical fitness & medical limitations • Operational Risk Management (ORM) • What could go wrong? • How can we stay safe?

  9. PROBLEM SOLVING SCENARIOS

  10. Conclusion • In loco parentis • What would a responsible parent do in this situation? • How would my actions and inactions appear on 60 Minutes? • The adults on scene are responsible for keeping cadets safe.

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