Zero Tolerance
What type of conduct does ORR have a zero-tolerance policy for?
Sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and inappropriate sexual behavior
Name one method care providers must use to ensure accessibility for LEP children (Limited English Proficient children)
Provide interpretation services, translated materials, or other accessibility methods
Name one type of disability that care providers must accommodate.
Examples include children who are deaf, blind, hard of hearing, low vision, intellectual, psychiatric, or speech disabilities.
Staff may console children if they have ______ consent.
Verbal consent.
Who oversees IFR compliance at the federal level?
Prevention of Sexual Abuse Coordinator (PSAC).
True or False — ORR has a “no-touch” policy
False
What is the minimum number of staff that should be present during de-escalation when possible?
At least two staff members.
Can children engage in consensual cultural displays of affection?
Yes — cultural or consensual displays of non-sexual affection are allowed.
When verbal consent isn’t possible, what type of consent can staff rely on?
Implied consent (when verbal isn’t possible). (Gesture Consent)
What does PSAC stand for?
Prevention of Sexual Abuse Coordinator.
What section provides ORR’s guidance on prevention, detection, and response?
Section 4
Written materials must be provided in what language?
In the child’s preferred language.
Children with limited reading ability must still have equal opportunity to do what?
Equal opportunity to participate in or benefit from facility policies and procedures.
What kind of judgment must staff use when consoling children?
Judgment informed by child welfare best practices.
Who is the point of contact for ORR’s PSAC at facilities?
PSA Compliance Manager.
Are consensual hugs or handholding between children always considered sexual abuse?
No
What must interpretation services be (three qualities)?
Interpretation services must be effective, accurate, and impartial.
Give one example of acceptable child-to-child affection.
High fives, side hugs, fist bumps, pat in the back
Staff must ensure ______ when interacting with children during distress
Presence of at least two staff members.
The PSA Compliance Manager position requires what from ORR before hiring?
Pre-hire approval from ORR.
Who approves facility policies on zero tolerance?
ORR
Who is responsible for facility-level compliance with prevention policies?
The PSA Compliance Manager.
What must staff consider before physically consoling a child?
Verbal or implied consent and child welfare best practices.
Who must pass all background checks before consoling children?
Direct care provider staff (must pass all background checks).
What does IFR stand for?
Interim Final Rule.