SASH Training Quiz

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Name* This field is required.

First Name

Last Name

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Email* This field is required.

example@example.com

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Congregation Name* This field is required.

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City/Town and Province* This field is required.

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To whom does the Policy for Dealing with Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment apply?* This field is required.

All ministers

All church leaders and staff

All church Volunteers

All of the above

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Correct answer is:
All of the above.

The SASH policy governs all ministries and individuals accountable to the PCC.

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If a minister or professional church worker has a reasonable belief that a child has been sexually assaulted or abused, they must:* This field is required.

Conduct an internal investigation to determine if sexual abuse or assault has actually occurred

Say nothing to protect the reputation of the child's family

Report the suspected abuse to the provincial child protection agency

Decide whether or not the child is telling the truth

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Correct answer is:
Report the suspected abuse to the provincial child protection agency

Any professional person in a position of trust or responsibility who has a reasonable grounds to suspect that a minor is, or may be, in need of protection from physical or sexual abuse or neglect, is required by law to report this to the appropriate provincial child protection agency.

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Which statement below is FALSE?* This field is required.

Whether or not a particular behaviour is considered “inappropriate” is subjective

The person against whom a complaint is made is presumed innocent until proved guilty

If a criminal charge is laid against a complainant, the church process is halted until the criminal charge is dealt with

Domestic violence and spousal violence are a type of sexual abuse under our policy

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The following question is FALSE:
Whether or not a particular behaviour is considered "inappropriate" is subjective.

Inappropriate behaviour “is known or ought reasonably to have been known.” The standard used here is that of any reasonable person’s judgment of the interaction, so it’s not purely subjective.

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What is the standard of proof used to determine whether or not an allegation has been substantiated?* This field is required.

Beyond reasonable doubt

Direct confession of guilt

Toss of a coin

Balance of probabilities

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Correct answer is:
Balance of probabilities

When considering all the evidence, is it more likely than not to have happened?

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Which of the following are NOT helpful in assisting clergy to maintain healthy professional boundaries between them and the members of their congregations?* This field is required.

Having a strong support group of colleagues in ministry

Developing a personal intimate romantic relationship with just one member of the congregation

Having a network of friends and family outsider the congregation

Enjoying personal hobbies, pastimes and activities apart from work

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The following is NOT helpful in assisting clery maintain healthy professional boundaries:
Developing a personal intimate romantic relationship with just one member of the congregation

Because of the power imbalance between a minister in a position of authority and trust and a vulnerable member, there can never be equal footing which is the basis for meaningful mutual consent. Sexual activity without meaningful consent is an abuse of power. It is sexual abuse.

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Which of these statements is INCORRECT?* This field is required.

If the complaint is against an elder or a member of a congregation, it is handled by the Session

If the complaint is against a church school teacher or youth leader, it is handled by the presbytery

If the complaint is against a minister, it is handled by the presbytery

If a minister makes a complaint against a member, adherent, or salaried staff person in the congregation served by the minister, it is handled by presbytery

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The following is INCORRECT:
If the complaint is against a church school teacher or youth leader, it is handled by the presbytery

Complaints against church members, staff or volunteers are handled by the Session.

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Which statement below is FALSE? If a minister is found guilty of sexual misconduct under the SASH policy, then depending on the nature of the offence, the presbytery may:* This field is required.

Suspend the minister temporarily from office without pay

Discreetly allow the minister to seek another call or ministry position elsewhere

Require the minister to undergo counselling or therapy

Depose the minister permanently from the office of Minister of Word and Sacraments

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The following is FALSE:
If a minister if found guilty of sexual misconduct under the SASH policy, the presbytery may discreetly allow the minister to seek another call or ministry position elsewhere

Ministers found guilty of an offence under the SASH policy will be disciplined and by the presbytery to which they are accountable.

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Which is an example of inappropriate behaviour constituting sexual harassment?* This field is required.

Names or labels with sexual overtones

Sexualized comments about someone’s body or clothing or appearance

Sexual jokes

All of the above

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The correct answer is:
All of the above

The SASH policy describes such unwelcome behaviour as “including repeated sexual remarks or physical contact that is degrading.”

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If criminal charges are laid against a complainee (person against whom a complaint has been made), the church process must:* This field is required.

Be put on hold until the criminal charge has been dealt with

Continue in its normal course

Be referred to the court of jurisdiction (e.g., Session or presbytery) to determine if it should be put on hold or continue

End completely

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The correct answer is:
Be put on hold until the criminal charges has been dealth with

When a criminal charge is laid against a complainee, the church process is halted until such time as the criminal proceedings have been concluded. Once that happens, the church process will be resumed.

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Which of the following statements is FALSE?* This field is required.

Both the complainant and the complainee (the person against whom the complaint has been made) must be offered an advisor who will assist and guide them through the church process

Both the complainant and the complainee must be offered a pastoral care support person

The standing SASH committee investigating the complaint must facilitate a face-to-face meeting between the complainant and the complainee

The standing SASH committee investigating the complaint must meet in private with the members of the court of jurisdiction when presenting its report

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The follwing answer is FALSE:
The standing SASH committee investigating the complaint must facilitate a face-to-face meeting between the complainant and the complainee

The SASH policy makes clear that the complainant and complainee meet separately with the investigating committee. At no point during the investigation do the complainant and complainee ever meet face-to-face.

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ResultThe following score is your result as a percentage

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Perfect Score!

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So Close!Please go back and try to get a perfect score

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Your score is less than 50%Please re-review the SASH policy, then go back and take the quiz again