Only in situations necessary to protect a child from harming themselves or others.
When is physical restraint acceptable?
100
This form should be completed when a student is injured, health concern, or other concerning behavior.
What is an incident report?
100
The committee that responsible to provide the Child Protection Policy.
What is the Child and Youth Protection Committee?
100
These contacts are required from every person who is applying to work with children and/or students.
What is three references?
100
A person considered a minor under the law of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
What is a child?
200
Use of physical punishment.
What is unacceptable discipline?
200
This is the agency you must call within 24 hours if you suspect or a child reports to you issues of abuse.
What is CPS?
NOTE: you must also inform the ministry director, pastor or Director of Operations and complete an Incident Report
200
The situation when communications cannot include images or personal information for students whose parents have filled out this form.
What is a Media Opt-out form?
200
This form that provides personal information on potential volunteers must be completed and turned into the Ministry Director.
What is an Application?
200
The comprehensive term used to cover a person, who is officially offered and agrees to perform work in exchange for compensation and whose wages are reported on a W-2.
What is an employee?
300
To provide a safe environment.
What is the reason for supervision and exercise sound judgement?
300
Behaviors that negatively impact the nurturing and safety of children that do not fall into the category of abuse or sexual misconduct.
What is Boundary Crossing?
300
The person responsible for planning, developing, and overseeing their respective program.
What is a Ministry Director?
300
This check is mandatory for everyone who works with children and/or students.
What is a criminal background check?
300
Can be emotional, physical, spiritual, verbal, or neglect.
What is child abuse?
400
Possess or be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs, or be impaired by legally prescribed drugs.
What is not acceptable conduct when involved in church-sponsored programs?
400
These are the steps you take to report a boundary crossing with a child.
What is speak to a Ministry Manager and fill in an Incident Report?
400
Ruling elders, deacons, and others as designated by the Book of Order.
What are Church Officers?
400
This must be read by every staff member annually.
What is the Child Protection Policy?
400
Sexual assault or exploitation of a child by an adult.
What is child sexual abuse?
500
Appropriate emotional, physical, and spiritual support and care
What VPC employees are expected to provide?
500
In addition to Injury, Health Concern, and Boundary Crossing, these are the other reasons for completing an Incident Report.
What is Allegation of Abuse or Neglect and Safety Issue?
500
Any gathering organized by VPC Staff or participated in by VPC children.
What is a Church-Sponsored Activity?
500
The VPC-approved sexual abuse prevention training curriculum that must be done every other year.
What is Ministry Safe?
500
Any act of a sexual nature committed by anyone against a minor.