2013 arm webinar stv faqs
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PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN
PRESENTER Arthur F. Blinci VP Chief Risk Management Officer
PRESENTER Dr. William Chunestudy Resource Education Specialist
MODERATOR David J. Fournier Marketing & Communication
Every 10 Seconds
A Child is Abused in North America…
Mission Cri7cal
The Mission: Christ-‐centered programs and ac7vi7es for children and youth
q The Challenge: ü Protec7ng children from Harm or Abuse ü Proper screening of Employees & Volunteers ü Proper training of all Employees & Volunteers
on how to appropriately interact with children and their repor7ng obliga7ons
ü Proper Supervision of all church sponsored programs and ac7vi7es
Are You Prepared?
Shield the Vulnerable FAQs 1. Why is the Church Implemen7ng
the Shield the Vulnerable Program?
2. Who provides the STV Program? 3. How will the STV Program Work? 4. What Training will you Receive? 5. How secure is your Personal Data?
Adults Know how to Interact appropriately with Children
Safeguarding our Children “Churches are encouraged to adopt policies that would provide a
measure of safety and protection for children…
• Two-Adult Rule or Never being alone with a child • Open Door Policy to avoid one on one situations • Adult Screening - Background Checks • Six-Month Waiting Period for new volunteers • Training in Child Protection”
§ SDA Church Manual (2010) pgs 168 & 169
NAD Policy FB 20 & 25 • Establishes the prac7ces the Church will use in screening and training volunteers who work with children
• Provides that screening and training will be done before an individual is allowed to serve
• Addresses the challenge of allowing convicted sex-‐offenders to return to fellowship within the local congrega7on
Volunteer Code of Conduct 1. Provide appropriate supervision
at all 7mes 2. Have at least one other adult
present at all 7mes or never be alone with a child at any 7me
3. Ask the child for permission to touch them for any reason
4. Refrain from the use of physical or verbal aZacks of any kind
5. Affirm children only in an appropriate manner
6. Take extra care when taking children to the restroom
7. Take extra care when conduc7ng ac7vi7es in rooms without interior viewing areas
8. Cooperate with the volunteer background screening process
9. Beware of the signs of child abuse and local repor7ng laws and legal requirements
10. Will conduct myself as a loving, kind, firm and professional person at all 7mes
11. Par7cipate in training and volunteer orienta7ons
12. Uphold SDA Standards and Beliefs at all 7mes
Required ReporGng
Two Adult Rule
Background Screening
Online Training
Reference Checking
Continuous Child Protection Protocols
Recurrent Three Year
Cycle
“Shielding the Vulnerable”
Once you complete the course you will receive your certificate of training Then, you must click on the “start” button to complete your required background check
Shield the Vulnerable FAQs 6. How does a Conference Implement
the STV Program? 7. What kind of Training is Given? 8. Who sees the Criminal Background
Informa7on? 9. Who makes the Decision on
Eligibility? 10. What does the STV Program Cost?
Implementa7on Plan
1 • Your Conference Must Register with Shield the Vulnerable
2 • Selec7on of Local STV Administrators
3 • Implement and Train Volunteers
4 • Monitor Local Volunteer Compliance
STV Administrator Training • Level 1 Administrator
– Conference Office Level
• Level 2 & 3 Administrator – Local Level Volunteer Coordinators
• Administrator Training Received • Type of Informa7on Received • Reports on Compliance
Eligibility Decision-‐making
Key Issues & QuesGons: ü Who Determines Eligibility to serve
as a Volunteer ü What can Disqualify a person ü What happens if the Conference
Disqualifies a person ü How is the person no7fied ü Can the disqualified person appeal
Conference Control Each Conference makes decision on eligibility criteria no7fies local church
§ Only the Conference receives the individual’s criminal background informaGon
§ Conference determines Eligibility § Individual is Eligible to Serve § Advisory – Needs further Review or more informaGon before final decision
§ Individual is Ineligible to Serve
Cost of Screening and Training q $ 4.50 Adult Training Course q $ 7.20 Criminal Background Check _________
q $11.70 Cost per Adult Volunteer or Employee
q AddiGonal Training for Adults & Children q $3.50 per seat Student Training Courses (Op7onal) q Adult training courses available at no addi7onal cost for the first year ajer registra7on in the STV program
Shield the Vulnerable FAQs 11. Can non-‐US Ci7zens be Screened? 12. Is the STV training available in the
Spanish language? 13. What about Other Courses for
Children and Adults? 14. How does ARM assist with the STV
program implementa7on? 15. Where can I find more Child
Protec7on Resources?
Non-‐US CiGzen Background Checks
• What if the person wishing to Volunteer is not a US Ci7zen, does not have a SSN card or Drivers License?
• Does this preclude them from Eligibility?
Spanish Language STV Training
OpGonal Classes Adults & Kids
Resource Tools
QuesGons…
Arthur F. Blinci Chief Risk Management Officer
Dr. William Chunestudy
Resource Education Specialist Shield the Vulnerable Program Liaison
The information contained in this presentation is based on general risk management principles and does not constitute an endorsement by Adventist Risk Management, Inc. of any product(s), service(s) or course of action. It is the responsibility of the attendee to make their own decision about the reliability and correctness of the information contained herein. It is advised that all organizations should seek qualified legal counsel whenever dealing with matters addressed in this seminar. © 2013 Adventist Risk Management, Inc.
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