1. Cadet Welfare & Legal Issues
Training Leaders of Cadets - Seminar L5

2. “They’re not your cadets….they are my children.”
Something to Remember
“They’re not your cadets….they are my children.”
FATHER OF A CADET

3. Overview
Assuming the place of the parent
Basic guidelines for adult supervision
Overnight & high adventure activities
Perennial legal issues
Case studies

4. 1. Assuming the Place of the Parent
In loco parentis
60 Minutes test
Team approach to decision-making
Safety & welfare can not be delegated

5. 2. Basic Guidelines for Cadet Activities
Cadet activities always require adult supervision
Limit one-on-one contact
Activities are supposed to be positive

6. 3. Overnight Activities
Parental permission
Adult supervision requirements
Chaperoning a co-ed group
Respect for privacy
Sleep
Meals & nutrition

7. 4. Perennial Legal Issues
Transportation: “Can Cadet Curry drive Cadet Arnold to CAP?”
Dating:
Can Cadet Curry date Cadet Arnold?
Cadet Major Curry date Cadet Arnold?
Legal Agreements
Who can sign agreements on behalf of CAP?

8. 5. High Adventure Activities
Strenuous activities are part of cadet life
Partnering with parents
Physical fitness & medical limitations
Operational Risk Management (ORM)
What could go wrong?
How can we stay safe?

9. PROBLEM SOLVING SCENARIOS

10. Conclusion In loco parentis
What would a responsible parent do in this situation?
How would my actions and inactions appear on 60 Minutes?
The adults on scene are responsible for keeping cadets safe.