Boundaries 101
Disclosures
Observations
Documentation
Red Flags
100

When do children need to learn about personal space?

Early and often!

100

How should we end a conversation when a child discloses any information

Thank them for coming to a trusted adult 

100

You observe two staff members kissing when kids are at the program. What should you do?

If uncomfortable talking to the said staff, let a supervisor know ASAP. 


If comfortable approaching staff remind them of Y USA touch policy.

100

What kind of writing is this: Subjective or Objective:

"Jimmy smells horrible."

Subjective 

100

Red Flag: Yes or No

Finger mark bruises on neck. 

Yes, talk to supervisor and review other documents in the file. 

200

When should we begin helping children feel in control of their bodies?

As early as possible!

200

How should you act when a child discloses information  

Calm and controlled 

200

If you see two children walking into one stall in the bathroom, what do you do?

Stop them, and explain about privacy and have them go into two different stalls. 

200

Give us an example of objective writing.

Judges will decide :) 

200

Red Flag: Yes or No

Child is constantly inching their private parts. 

Depending on the age. Have a conversation with parents, might just need to be medical treated.

300

What are some way we can connect with children that does not include physical touch? (no hugs, high fives, etc,) 

talking & listening with care, dance moves, Elbow or foot bumps. 

300

What type of Questions should you be asking the Child 

Open-Ended questions 

300

You see a staff giving another child a piggy back ride. What should you do?

Intervene and redirect. Speak to staff about safety and explain why this should not be happening. 

300

What do you do if you make a spelling error on a documentation sheet?

Cross out with one line and initial at the top of the word. 

300

Red Flag: Yes or No

A child comes in and tells you that he has been sleeping in a car for two weeks with his family. 

Yes, but it is not a type of Abuse or neglect. Have a conversation with the caregivers, they might need extra support. 

400

Should we give piggyback rides to campers? 

NO! NEVER 

400

When should you document the interaction/Disclosure

Once you are away from the child, immediately 

400

You over hear a child telling another child something that is not age appropriate, and alarming. What should you do?

Talk with the child one on one if possible.

Share with supervisor and document

Follow up with the other child. Even follow up with the parent if necessary. 

400

If a child has a nickname, what do you use in their documentation? 

no nick name, full name!

400

Red Flag: Yes or No

You notice Billy has been not himself lately. He continues to say things like " I suck", " I hate myself", "I am a failure".

Yes, emotional abuse. Try to focus on his positives (Spark), be a positive light in his day, document and tell your superior.

500

True or False: Staff should always ask for permission before touching a Camper's body. 

True, Campers still might need help applying sun screen. 

500

Yes or No: Should we tell a camper to stop disclosing something by saying "we don't talk about that here" or "What happens at home stays at home"? and why 

NO, if a child feels comfortable to disclose something to you, you should never stop them, you might be the only person that they have trusted to tell this information to. 

500

If you a fellow staff member on their phone/apple watch. What should you do. 

Remind staff about the phone policies and how safety is jeopardized.


If more than once, go to supervisor. 

500

If there is more than one child involved in a documentation what should you do? 

Write out individual documentations for each child. Do not use different children's name in documentation. 

500

Red Flag: Yes or No

A child comes two day in a row with the same shirt and pants. 

No, has to be chronic. Just document the observation. Encouraged to have a strength based conversation