Child Safety Guidelines and Abuse Reporting Policy

3. NEGLECT is failure to provide for a child's basic needs.

4. PhysicalNeglect • failure to provide necessary food or shelter, or lack of appropriate supervision) • MedicalNeglect • failure to provide necessary medical or mental health treatment)

5. EducationalNeglect • failure to educate a child or attend to special education needs) • EmotionalNeglect • inattention to a child's emotional needs, failure to provide psychological care, or permitting the child to use alcohol or other drugs)

6. ABUSEis to harm.

7. Physical Abuse is physical injury (ranging from minor bruises to severe fractures or death) as a result of punching, beating, kicking, biting, shaking, throwing, stabbing, choking, hitting (with a hand, stick, strap, or other object), burning, or otherwise harming a child. Such injury is considered abuse regardless of whether the caretaker intended to hurt the child.

8. Sexual Abuseincludes activities by a parent or caretaker such as fondling a child’s genitals, penetration, incest, rape, sodomy, indecent exposure, and exploitation through prostitution or the production of pornographic materials.

9. Emotional Abuse is a pattern of behavior that impairs a child’s emotional development or sense of self-worth. This may include constant criticism, threats, or rejection, as well as withholding love, support, or guidance. Emotional abuse is often difficult to prove and, therefore child protective services may not be able to intervene without evidence of harm to the child. Emotional abuse is almost always present when other forms are identified.

10. Child Safety Guidelines Two adults (over age 18) or Meet with Doors OPEN

11. In a room with no glass? OPEN the door.

12. 2 or more children to the restroom Stand in the doorway whenever possible

13. Correct and report dangerous or unusual behavior to person in charge.

14. It is preferred that women change diapers

15. Off site approval Male and female present for overnight events.

16. Appropriate disruptive behavior correction

17. Avoid the appearance of inappropriate behavior.

18. Physical contact with opposite sex… G - rated

19. Expressions of affection

20. Pick up, drop off, and plans of action

21. 3 individuals in room where children are spending the night

22. Guidelines for Eligible Workers • Members • Non-members

23. TURN TO PAGE 4 All injuries or suspected abuse should be reported to department leader who will report to Chair of Deacons and Appropriate Pastor.

24. Department Leaders • Sunday School – Debbie Gardner • Nursery – Marilyn Watts • AWANA – Tiffany Rabon • Children’s Church – Leslie Martin • VBS – Trey & Erin Rollings, Hollie McCluney • Youth – Blake Martin • Deacon Chair – Doug Tidwell

25. Emergency Response Render whatever aid that you can on the spot. Remove them from immediate harm. Unless you are trained in first aid, it is best not to move the victim. Keep them calm. Dial 911 if needed. An Accident, Allegation, Incident Report form should be completed by the department head.

26. Child Info. Forms

27. CPR and First Aid Who you gonna call???

28. Reporting Abuse Abuse is a complex issue. Abuse trends are showing an increase of children abusing children and an increase in women offenders. Therefore a broad understanding of violators and victims is required. All abuse or suspected abuse must be reported to the department head or staff person in charge. A report should be written and reviewed as to who will report and how it will be reported to authorities.

29. Immediately ensure the safety of the child or youth

30. Report the event immediately to the department head or staff person in charge. DO NOT leave the child alone while doing so.

31. Make notes as appropriate as to what was seen and heard

32. RED NOTEBOOK

33. DO NOT discuss the event with anyone other than the senior pastor or department head.

34. DO NOT confront the alleged perpetrator

35. Any employee or volunteer accused will be removed immediately from contact with children until an investigation by authorities is concluded.

36. 7. The designated Board member will: a. Notify child's parent or guardian. b. Complete the Accident, Allegation, Incident form. c. Contact the appropriate authorities. d. Notify the church’s insurance carrier. e. The church’s legal counsel will determine appropriate communication necessary to the church and media.

37. Policy Violations • Persons violating CAPP policies will be asked to step down and an investigation will be conducted.

38. Thank YOU for keeping our children safe!