PTM
In understanding the importance of the Salvation Army's PTM policies, this one simple thing is being asked of the employees
What is good judgement
How soon should a report be filed after observing an incident or suspicious activity
What is as soon as possible or immediately
Clear lines of communication are to be maintained with these people to establish trust and protect the children
Who are the parents or guardians
These people are responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the room, toys, and equipment of Child Watch
Who is all Child Watch staff (lead and attendants)
The Salvation Army has implemented this kind of policy to promote a positive, nurturing environment for protecting children and Salvation Army personnel from misunderstandings
What is a physical contact policy
All employees of the Salvation Army are mandated reporters to the State of Hawai'i of this kind of activity
What is abuse or suspected abuse
To ensure the safety and proper care of the children, Child Watch has set this to be their maximum child-to-staff ratio
What is 8:1 (8 to 1)
When using the sprayers, this far of a gap should be maintained between the device and the surface
What is 3 feet
Molesters need these three things to abuse a child
What are access, privacy, and control
What is the Report of Suspected Abuse
To ensure safe responses to a variety of emergencies, the Child Watch evacuation plan can be found in this binder
What is the 411 binder
This type of device should not be sprayed on directly with the disinfectant solution or placed in the UV sterilizer
What are electric-powered devices and/or electronics
In order to maintain the safest possible environment for minors, these examples of inappropriate physical contact or affections are discouraged (give at least 3)
What are: fully body hugs; kisses on the mouth; holding minors over 2 years on the lap; touching bottoms, chests or genital areas; showing affection in isolated areas; sleeping in bed with a child; touching knees or legs of minors; wrestling with minors; tickling minors; giving piggyback rides; any type of massage given by minor to adult and vice versa; any form of unwanted affection; compliments that relate to physique or body development
This type of report is to be filled out in the event of a PTM policy violation or a concerning observed behavior
What is a Notice of Concern or NOC
As an added safety measure, the Child Watch room was fashioned into this kind of space
What is a childproof space
To allow for proper disinfecting, the solution should be allowed to sit for this long a period on surfaces
What is 10 to 15 minutes
It was said that all Child Watch attendants are to regard caring for the children in this way (Hint: key word is "treat")
What is to treat the children in the same way they would want their own children or family to be treated
When a suspected violation of the Salvation Army's PTM policy has occurred, these three things should be done
What are to watch, interrupt, and report
All attendants are to consider these two measures as their top priorities for the children in Child Watch
What is the safety and protection of the children
When preparing the disinfectant solution mix, this number of scoops of Sani-powder is to used for the appropriate concentration
What is 2 scoops