PurposeChild Protection Class

2014

International Baptist Church

Children’sChildren’sAdventure Adventure

Time Time MinistryMinistry

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4-64-6thth Grade: Grade:Vivian MendozaVivian Mendoza

1-31-3rdrd Grade: Grade:Beth BrownBeth Brown

4-5 Years old:4-5 Years old:Laura DeVilbissLaura DeVilbiss

Nursery:Nursery:Cheyene ChavezCheyene Chavez

Sunday Morning Keiki ChurchSunday Morning Keiki Church

Coordinator:Coordinator:Denette ReedDenette Reed

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1-31-3rdrd Game time Game time4-64-6thth Lesson Time Lesson Time

Wednesday September-May Wednesday September-May 6:30-8:00 Club6:30-8:00 Club

Coordinators – Coordinators – Pastor Dennis & Deborah Morita Pastor Dennis & Deborah Morita

October 31October 31stst

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Matthew 18:6Matthew 18:66 6 but whoever causes but whoever causes

one of these little ones one of these little ones who believe in Me to who believe in Me to stumble, it would be stumble, it would be

better for him to have better for him to have a heavy millstone a heavy millstone

hung around his neck, hung around his neck, and to be drowned in and to be drowned in the depth of the sea.the depth of the sea.

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Child Child Protection Protection

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PurposeThe purpose of the Child

Protection Program is to protect the children who attend any IBC ministry functions from the possibility of abuse and to assist the child who is being abused to find the needed

help. This program also protects IBC and its workers

from false accusations

• Churches and ministries are a target for sexual predators and child abusers– Trusting– Access to children– The need for workers– Screening is too burdensome

We have a moral and legal responsibility to provide a safe environment

Purpose

Prevention and Protection

• There is no single profile for a molester. Not based on…– Age– Education– Occupation– Church involvement

Prevention and ProtectionBehavior Patterns of Child Molesters• Predatory and preferential molesters – can have

hundreds of victims– Spends an excessive amount of time with children– Isolates children away from observation– Takes special personal interest in troubled children– Skilled at gaining the trust of the child, the parent

and the community– Move frequently

Prevention and Protection

Behavior Patterns of Child Molesters

• Situational molestations – Take advantage of opportunities

• Also protect children from other (older) children who are situational molesters

Definition

Child Abuse

Verbal abuse

Sexual abuse

Sexual exploitation

Infliction of injury

Definition

A Child or youth isanyone under the age of 18

• All workers (paid and volunteer) must be screened by interview prior to work or contact with minors in IBC ministries.

PolicyPolicy

• All workers (paid and volunteer) must be trained in the Child Protection Policies by viewing an approved video presentation

PolicyPolicy

• All workers (paid or volunteer) must read, understand and sign a statement agreeing to follow the policies and procedures concerning child abuse protection and reporting as prescribed by IBC.

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• Two IBC workers (paid or volunteer) should be present at any overnight IBC activity or ministry setting that would be considered a high isolation situation.

PolicyPolicy

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• All rooms used by adults and minors together should be accessible (no locked doors) and with open visibility (a window in the door or the door left wide open).

PolicyPolicy

• Supervisory personnel must make random visits of IBC sponsored activities.

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• Overnight activities sponsored by IBC involving minors should be approved by the Pastoral Leadership Team of the Board of Deacons.

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• All suspicious or inappropriate behavior between an IBC worker and a minor must be reported to the Chairman of the Deacons or Pastor immediately.

PolicyPolicy• Reporting an incident:

• When anyone has reasonable suspicion that a minor is being abused by an IBC worker (paid or volunteer), or is himself accused, or someone whose action would reflect on IBC is accused, the following action should be taken:

PolicyPolicy• Reporting an incident:

• Call the Pastor or Chairman of the Board of Deacons within 24 hours of the time of the incident.

• The Pastor or Chariman of the Deacons will take appropriate steps for reporting requirements for the state and give counsel regarding the future ministry of the accused worker. The IBC Child Abuse Reporting Form will be completed and filed.

PolicyPolicy• Reporting an incident:

• Any person suspected of abuse of a minor will voluntarily relinquish or be removed from duties which involve direct contact with minors until the matter is completely resolved.

• Protect the children

• Protect IBC® and our faithful staff and volunteers

• For Volunteers:• Complete Confidential Screening Form• Complete Request for Criminal Records

check• Conduct a personal interview• Conduct a background check through

www.protectmyministry.com• Provide a copy of the IBC Child

Protection Policy and Procedures

Application Process:Application Process:

• All workers will be trained in the Child Protection Program through www.protectmyministry.com

• All workers are required to read, understand and agree to the IBC Child Protection Policy and Procedures

Training:Training:

• Two IBC workers should be present at any IBC activity that is an overnight or high isolation situation involving minors.

• All rooms used by adults and minors together shall be accessible (no locked doors) and with open visibility (window or open door) This applies to restroom facilities as well.

• Supervisory personnel will conduct ranom visits of activities.

• Overnight activities should be approved by the Pastoral Leadership team or the Board of Deacons.

Work Supervision:Work Supervision:

• All suspicious or inappropriate behavior must be reported to the Pastor or Chairman of the Deacons within 24 hours.

• Take all allegations seriously.

• Document all phone, verbal or written communication.

• The Pastor and/or Chairman of the Deacons will take appropriate steps to determine reporting requirements for the state and give counsel regarding the future ministry of the accused worker. The IBC child abuse reporting form will be completed and filed.

Reporting Obligations:Reporting Obligations:

• Gather any applications, screening forms, etc. of the accused

• Any person suspected of abuse of a minor will voluntarily relinquish or be removed from duties which involve direct contact with minors until the matter is completely resolved.

• In the event of press inquiries, use the prepared public statement. Be careful to safeguard the privacy and confidentiality of all involved.

Reporting Obligations:Reporting Obligations:

• Ask now

• Ask later: Pastor or Chairman of the Deacon Board.

Questions?Questions?

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