Child/Youth Protection Requirements and Guidelines October 2017 This template can be used as a starter file for presenting training materials in a group setting. Sections Sections can help to organize your slides or facilitate collaboration between multiple authors. On the Home tab under Slides, click Section, and then click Add Section. Notes Use the Notes pane for delivery notes or to provide additional details for the audience. You can see these notes in Presenter View during your presentation. Keep in mind the font size (important for accessibility, visibility, videotaping, and online production) Coordinated colors Pay particular attention to the graphs, charts, and text boxes. Consider that attendees will print in black and white or grayscale. Run a test print to make sure your colors work when printed in pure black and white and grayscale. Graphics, tables, and graphs Keep it simple: If possible, use consistent, non-distracting styles and colors. Label all graphs and tables.

Welcome

Child, Youth, Adult Child: Anyone 6th grade and below Youth: Anyone not a child and under 18 Summarize presentation content by restating the important points from the lessons. What do you want the audience to remember when they leave your presentation? Adult: Anyone over the age of 18

Two Person Rule Having at least two adults in any classroom or setting. Exception: Pre-K to 8th grade – 1 adult plus another adult or youth is acceptable. Summarize presentation content by restating the important points from the lessons. What do you want the audience to remember when they leave your presentation?

General Rules Two Person Rule If a door has a window, the window should be uncovered. If a door has no window, the door should be open.

Supervision of Classroom Activities Two Person Rule If Two Person Rule is not possible, view of classroom must not be obstructed An adult will be doing periodic check Encouraged to wear name tags

Open Door Policy Pick Up Procedure Parents, volunteers and staff will be permitted to visit rooms at any time. Birth to 1st Grade Parent or authorized adult

Responding to Allegations of Child Abuse Proper authorities need to be notified (eg. Local law enforcement) NY State Abuse Hotline – 1-800-342-3720 If abuse is observed Get another adult to diffuse matter and report incident immediately to Church School Superintendent and pastor.

Responding to Allegations of Child Abuse Parents will be notified immediately If parent is the alleged abuser, follow advice of the authorities. After reporting abuse to authorities and pastor or designated leader, report to: Moderator Assistant Moderator Chair of Board of Deacon Member of Church and Ministry Committee GVA Response Team

Responding to Allegations of Child Abuse A written report will be prepared by witness/witnesses and authorities involved. Contact with media will be by senior pastor or the person appointed by senior pastor

Incident/Accident Reporting In the event of an incident or accident, an incident/accident form will be filled out and submitted to the Church School Superintendent.