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Are these safeguards in place at your church?
Answer all questions truthfully to the best of your knowledge. Any "no" answers should be followed with corrective action.
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Do we have a written policy on sexual misconduct?

2
If yes, does it include a definition of sexual misconduct?

3
Does it include standards of conduct for those involved with our youth?

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Is there a clearly defined procedure for dealing with misconduct?

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Has an attorney reviewed our policy?

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Do all youth ministry leaders and workers have an application and authorization to conduct a background check on file?

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Have background checks been completed on all youth ministry workers?

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Is there written record of reference checks for all youth ministry workers?

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Have written supervision guidelines been established?

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Have all youth ministry workers been trained in supervision of youth?

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Are annual training sessions required of all youth ministry workers?

12
Are there copies of the Child Abuse Reporting Law clearly posted in youth ministry areas?

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Has our church obtained sexual misconduct liability insurance or added specific youth activities as a rider to our liability insurance?

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