Volunteer serving and children All Church Members, employees, and volunteers Guidelines for interacting with youth or children…………9 Safe Numbers Safe Environment Safe Ages Safe Transportation When abuse is suspected………………………………….11 Mandatory reporting requirements in Illinois Warning signs of abuse How to react if a child tells us s/he is being abused What to do if a child tells us s/he is being abused Toll-Free Child Abuse Reporting Numbers Allegations of abuse involving a staff member………….14 Discovery and reporting Support Legal Issues Insurance Issues Appendices………………………………………………15 Appendix A Employee Disclosure Form and Authorization for Background Check Appendix B Volunteer Application Form Appendix C Volunteers’ Authorization for Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System (CANTS) check Appendix D Acceptance of Safe Child Policy Form by Employees and Volunteers Appendix E Report of Suspected Incident of Child Abuse / Follow-up by Pastor or Moderator General Information on Abuse What is a child? means any person under the age of 18 years, unless legally emancipated, “Child” according to law. A is a child who is in junior high school or high school. “youth” What is are four main types of abuse perpetrated on children: Physical - Using physical force that results in physical pain or injury. Neglect - Failure to meet basic essential needs of a child. Emotional abuse Verbal assaults, humiliation, threats, harassment, – intimidation, or other abusive behavior. Sexual abuse - Sexual molestation or exploitation. Definition of sexual and physical abuse in Illinois
Volunteer serving and children All Church Members, employees, and volunteers Guidelines for interacting with youth or children…………9 Safe Numbers Safe Environment Safe Ages Safe Transportation When abuse is suspected………………………………….11 Mandatory reporting requirements in Illinois Warning signs of abuse How to react if a child tells us s/he is being abused What to do if a child tells us s/he is being abused Toll-Free Child Abuse Reporting Numbers Allegations of abuse involving a staff member………….14 Discovery and reporting Support Legal Issues Insurance Issues Appendices………………………………………………15 Appendix A Employee Disclosure Form and Authorization for Background Check Appendix B Volunteer Application Form Appendix C Volunteers’ Authorization for Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System (CANTS) check Appendix D Acceptance of Safe Child Policy Form by Employees and Volunteers Appendix E Report of Suspected Incident of Child Abuse / Follow-up by Pastor or Moderator General Information on Abuse What is a child? “Child” means any person under the age of 18 years, unless legally emancipated, according to law. A “youth” is a child who is in junior high school or high school. What is are four main types of abuse perpetrated on children: Physical - Using physical force that results in physical pain or injury. Neglect - Failure to meet basic essential needs of a child. Emotional abuse – Verbal assaults, humiliation, threats, harassment, intimidation, or other abusive behavior. Sexual abuse - Sexual molestation or exploitation. Definition of sexual and physical abuse in Illinois
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