Safe or Not
Allowing a child to leave the classroom alone to use the restroom.
Not safe
What to do if a child begins to cry uncontrollably in the nursery.
Get someone, a floater, to get the parent from church.
How many adults are required when superivising children in a classroom or nursery?
2
What type of child abuse might be indicated if a child comes to church undernourished and always hungry?
Physical Abuse
True or false: Nimmo United Methodist Church is not required by the United Methodist Conference to have a Child Protection Policy at all times.
False
Having a 17 year old teach in the middle school classroom.
Not safe
Your teaching partner doesn't show up and you have not been able to find anyone to teach with you.
Send the children back to the sanctuary to be with their parents.
How long must a person be active in the church before becoming a leader in children or youth ministries?
Six months
True or false: If a child or youth is upset during a class or meeting, it is ok to do one-on-one mentoring or consultation with the child child/youth in a separate room.
False
Where can you find a copy of Nimmo's Child Protection Policy?
On the Google Drive
Allowing a group to stay overnight at the church when one male and one female unrelated adults are present.
Safe
Your teaching partner does not show up Sunday Morning.
Ask someone who is qualifies to fill in or cancel class.
How often must volunteers in children or youth ministries agree to have a background check?
Every 3 years.
What type of abuse might be indicated if a child exibits extremly agressive, raging, distructive and demanding behaviors.
Mental abuse or mental neglect.
True or false: Any person witnessing or suspecting any form of child abuse is required by law to report it to Child Protective Services.
True
Allowing church staff, parents or other volunteer workers visit child/youth classrooms without prior notice to the lead teacher.
Safe
You are in advanced planning for VBS. You realze that one of the children's activities has only one adult supervising in the fellowship Hall during the 2nd second night of VBS. What would you do?
Find a substitute.
Ask a volunteer who is a "floater" to stay in the room.
True or False: If a child is being disruptive in the classroom, it is okay to make them sit in the hallway until he or she calms down?
False
Should there be an alligation of child abuse at Nimmo UMC, what is the primary concern?
The safety of the victim.
True or false:A Child Abuse Reporting form is available from the pastor only.
False.
Is it safe or unsafe for a youth group member to go home with the youth group leader if the parent does not remember to come for pick-up?
Unsafe
You witnessed or suspect that a child has been abused on a Sunday morning while you are volunteering in the nursery. What are two things you must do in order?
Notify the pastor
Call CPS
The mandate for Nimmo's Child Protection Policy originated from the District level of the United Methodist Church.
False
A couple who seem to be romantically involved, volunteer one night to help with the youth group. However, they frequently exhibit public displays of affection and wonder off during the meeting. As the Youth Group Leader, expalin what you would do.
assign the two individuals to separate and specific activities.
What is "Awareness Training"?
The church insurance company's maditory training which has to be renewed every 2 years