The Rule of Two
This many leaders must be present at every church event
What is: Two leaders
Under these conditions, physical contact is permissible and appropriate
What is: High-fives, fist bumps, hand shakes, brief side hugs, pats on the shoulder/upper back
A student wears long sleeves in the middle of summer. Why might a leader take note?
Why is: It can be a sign go concealing injuries - a possible abuse indicator
These actions should be taken when a student discloses abuse
What is: Listen calmly, take them seriously, and let them speak without interruption
What number do you call to report suspected child abuse in British Columbia?
What is: 310-1234 (MCFD Child Protection Helpline) - or 911 / Police / RCMP in an emergency
How often must a leader's Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening be renewed?
When is: Every 3-5 years
True or False:
A leader can meet one-on-one with a student behind closed doors if they pray first
What is: False - Doors must be partially opened and the room must have clear window visibility
True or False:
Back rubs, lap sitting, and horseplay/wrestling are okay if the student initiates them
What is: False - These activities are strictly prohibited
2 physical indictors of possible abuse
What are: Unexplained bruises, burns, bites, limping, patches of missing hair, fractures, repeated unexplained injuries
True or False:
You should promise the student you'll keep what they told you a secret
What is: False - Never promise secrecy for any reason
TRUE or FALSE - Telling the Youth Pastor about suspected abuse fulfills your legal duty to report
What is: False - your legal duty to report is personal and non-delegable; internal reporting does NOT replace it
TRUE or FALSE - A leader may begin with youth before their criminal record check is cleared
What is: False - no leader may serve in any unsupervised role until ALL clearance steps are complete and approved
The ratio of leaders to students for off site small group events is
What is: 1 leader for every 7 students with a minimum 2 leaders
What is the "Golden Self-Check" question before any physical interaction with a student?
What is: "Would I feel completely comfortable with this interaction if the student's parents and Senior Pastor were watching right now?"
2 behavioural indicators of possible abuse
What are: Extreme withdrawal, sudden aggression, sexualized behaviour beyond their age, fear of a specific adult or of going home, self-harm, running away, substance abuse
Examples of an open ended question versus a leading question
What are: Open ended: "Can you tell me more about that?" / "What happened next?"
Leading: "Did your father give you that bruise?" / "Why is your family so mean?"
Under Section 153 of the Criminal Code ("sexual exploitation"), what is the maximum age of a student that a youth leader is legally prohibited from any sexual activity with - and why does the law include this group?
When is: Under 18 because youth leaders hold a position of trust, authority, the extends protection to 16-17 years olds even though they are above the general age of consent - the relationship itself is what makes it illegal
How many reference checks are requires, and what types?
What is: 2 - 1 personal/character reference and one pastoral or ministry supervisor reference
Under these conditions a leader permitted to be alone in the church building with a student
What is: Never because meetings at the church only happen when other staff or programs are on the premises
These are the rules for communicating with students by text or social media
What is: Use an approved group chat with two plus leaders,
Avoid private dm's or disappearing messages,
Never expect secrets to be kept from parents in the chat,
Only message during daytime/reasonable hours
Two neglect indictors a leaders should watch for
What are (any 2): consistent hunger, poor hygiene, unmet medical/dental needs. clothing inadequate for the weather
Why must a leader NEVER investigate or try to decide if a disclosure is true?
What 2 things must ALWAYS happen before departing in a vehicle with a youth, besides seatbelts for every occupant?
What is: Signed transportation.travel waiver and parental consent forms completes; passengers never exceed available seatbelts
What document must every leader sign annually before serving in youth ministry?
What is: The BEFC Youth Ministry Covenant/ Policy Acknowledgement
Under these conditions, male and female students must be separated during an event
What is: Sleeping quarters/rooms tents/cabins
Through these mediums a student may hit at abuse without using plain language
What is: Drawings/artwork, writing, prayer requests, stories, play situations that allude to incidents
Through what mediums might a student "hint" at abuse without saying it directly
What are: drawings/artwork, writings, prayer requests, stories, or play situations that allude to incidents
Name the 4 steps of the "In Safe Hands" disclosure response, in order
What are: Direct students to secure lockable rooms, turn off lights, silence phones, move away from windows/doors and stay quiet until cleared by Police or designed staff
Under the new onboarding pipeline, how can a leader serve who attends a different church?
What is: they can serve as an approved helper/ leader from a partner church or ministry with an active pastoral reference confirming good standing and Christian character