Zero Tolerance
What is the purpose of the zero-tolerance policy?
To affirm that Southwest Key Programs (SWK) is committed to having zero tolerance for all forms of abuse and neglect including sexual abuse, sexual harassment, inappropriate sexual behavior, verbal/emotional abuse, physical abuse neglect and against violations of Code of Conduct.
What doe NHTSA stand for?
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
What is FFS stand for?
Office of Refugee Resettlement Federal Field Specialist.
What does LTFC stand for?
Long Term Foster Care
What is the ratio for off campus outing?
6:1
What is Gender Nonbinary?
Individuals who do not identify their gender as man or woman. Other terms to describe this identity include genderqueer, agender, bigender, gender creative, etc.
Describe Verbal /Emotional Abuse
VEA refers to any criticisms, comments, behaviors, or threats that cause harm to a child’s psychological, intellectual, or emotional functioning or self-esteem, which may be exhibited by a child’s anxiety, loneliness, fear, sadness, withdrawal, aggression, and/or loss of trust with staff
If 2 or less children are being transported, where is the recommended seating location?
Recommended seating location if 2 or less children are transported to an outing is in the back seating row.
Can transgender and intersex children use the restroom and dressing areas for the gender they identify with?
YES! as per policy 5.2.5.1
What is ISB stand for?
Inappropriate Sexual Behavior
Who is responsible to ensure that the staff and children are seated in the vehicle as per the approve Vehicle Diagrams?
The Shift Leader's
What is the Interim Final Rule part 411 for?
To Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment Involving Unaccompanied Children.
Who is in charge of the implementation of Prevention of Sexual Abuse policies at the program?
Compliance Manager- Carolina Briseno.
What are Security Monitors responsible for?
(SM) are responsible for providing keys and a vehicle binder to staff assigned to check out the vehicle. The SM will ensure that the staff driving the vehicle has a valid license and is eligible to drive the vehicle.
Why did SWK establish the Serving Children Who Identify as LGBTQI policy?
To ensure that the children are receiving services from SWK and who identify as LGBTQI are treated with dignity and respect, without discrimination, and receive the services needed in an inclusive and respectful enviroment.