Yay or Nay
Leaders having secrets with youth, or giving gifts without prior permission
What is NAY!
The only person authorized to speak with the media on behalf of the church following an incident of abuse or exploitation
The pastor, unless designated differently by the Session in a particular circumstance
A new requirement this year for keeping track of all youth who are in the facility at all times
What is "Youth must sign in and sign out."
What do you call cheese that doesn't belong to you?
What is Nacho cheese?
This sweet spread is the classic partner to peanut butter in a lunchbox sandwich.
What is jelly?
Giving a kid a shoulder-to-shoulder or "temple" hug
What is YAY!
Full-frontal hugs are inappropriate according to our policy.
The appropriate employee/volunteer response to suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and/or policy violations (name at least 3 responses)
What are:
-interrupt the behavior
-report the behavior to a supervisor/director/other authority
-report anonymously if not comfortable reporting directly
-If the report is about a supervisor, contact the next level of management (Pastor, or if it is the pastor, the Clerk of Session or another Session member)
-Document the report but do not conduct an investigation
-Keep reporting until appropriate action is taken
The number of youths permitted into the bathroom at one time during a bathroom break
What is: the same number as there are stalls
What do you call a cow with no legs?
What is ground beef?
Sesame Street's Ernie has lived with this unibrow-sporting buddy for over 50 years.
Who is Bert?
Friending participants on social networking sites (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
What is NAY!
This is inappropriate electronic communication for youth/children's leaders according to our policy.
Also nay: any private messages
Also nay: posting pictures of youth on social media without written parent permission.
Reason that youth-to-youth interactions like hazing, bullying, name-calling, games of Truth or Dare, singling out one child for different treatment, and humiliation are prohibited
What is "these subtle incidents can precede more serious incidents of youth-to-youth abuse"... and they're not the culture we want for our kids anyway.
High Risk Activities, according to our policy (name at least 5)
What are:
-Bathroom activities
-Locker room activities and shower activities
-Transition times and free times
-Playground activities
-Transportation activities
-Offsite activities
-Overnight activities
-Teen Leadership programs
What do you call a man with no arms and no legs in a swimming pool?
Who is Bob?
Before her solo superstar career, Cher performed alongside this vest-wearing husband.
Who is Sonny?
Contacting program youth outside of program activities in settings like: an outing for a group of youth, a baseball game of a group of kids, or a birthday party at a youth's home, with parents present
What is "Yay"!
While outside contact between leaders and youth puts volunteers, youth, and the church at increased risk, the church has decided it is unavoidable in a town like Reardan.
One-on-one contact (overnight, at home, etc.) between staff/volunteers and program youth is still prohibited.
Another group of people, beyond program leaders and participants, that is encouraged to report policy violations or suspected abuse. This group should be provided with information about how to report.
What are parents and guardians?
The requirements for leader supervision during sleep hours at an overnight
What are these:
-At the church, one leader staying awake all night
-Offsite, a leader staying awake until one hour after lights out and quiet
What do you call a fake noodle?
What is an impasta?
This loyal friend accompanied Frodo Baggins on his quest across Middle-earth.
Who is Samwise Gamgee (Sam)?
One-on-one interaction with a child or youth
What is yay... under certain circumstances:
-with prior approval, and with drop-in visits from supervisors welcome
-in a public place, or with the door open for others to see
-limiting physical affection
-documenting and reporting any unusual incidents or disclosures
The laws requiring clergy, employees, and volunteers to report any suspected abuse or neglect of a youth to state authorities.
What are mandated reporting laws?
Note: This requirement applies whether the suspected abuse/neglect occurred on or off church property, and whether perpetrated by employees, volunteers, or others. Reports may be made confidentially or anonymously.
Clergy, employees, and volunteers are also required to report to church leadership.
What is transportation in non-organization vehicles?
What is a DJ's favorite sauce?
What is Marinara?
Art Garfunkel provided soaring harmonies alongside this main songwriter and singer.
Who is Paul Simon (or who is Simon)?