[Imported Form] Child Protection Policy

Child Protection Policy
This policy seeks to assure that Christ Lutheran is continually working toward providing an environment safe from physical, emotional, and sexual abuse for those participating in, receiving, and providing its ministries. This form must be completed along with an orientation class for everyone who is in a “hands-on” role with children and youth, once every three years. I understand the policies of Christ Lutheran Church and agree to abide by them. I understand if I don't abide by the policies I can be removed from my volunteer position. By submitting this form I certify that I have attended an in-person training or viewed the Child Protection training video.
1. Adults who have been convicted of abuse should not volunteer services in any church-sponsored activity or program for children, youth, or vulnerable adults.

2. Survivors of childhood abuse need the love and acceptance of this church family. Individuals who have such a history should discuss their desire to work with children, youth, or vulnerable adults with one of pastoral staff prior to engaging in any volunteer service.

3. All leaders working with children, youth, or vulnerable adults are required to be supervised by an active constituents of Christ Lutheran for a minimum of six months and agree to a background check.

4. All staff members will have criminal record checks run and references verified before employment begins.

5. All leaders should observe the “two leader/open door” rule, which requires leaders working with children, youth, or vulnerable adults to be accompanied by a second leader or to provide visual access to the room.

6. Leaders should have no one-on-one contact with children, youth, or vulnerable adults, without prior parental approval and notification of supervisor or pastoral designee.

7. Leaders should immediately report suspected or inappropriate behaviors to their supervisor or pastoral staff.

8. Leaders are required to be familiar with our policy and procedures as amended from time to time.

9. All leaders are required to complete this form and attend an awareness class every year.
Please answer each question. Your response will be kept fully confidential. If for any reason you prefer not to answer these questions in writing, you may discuss your answers in confidence with a pastor or his or her designee.
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If you are a victim of sexual abuse or molestation as a minor, please contact the Senior Pastor for a confidential discussion.
By submitting this form I certify that I have attended an in-person training or viewed the Child Protection training video.
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Sunday SchoolKids ChoirsYouth ChaperoneKids Drama/Music CampsWednesdays AblazeVacation Bible School (VBS)The XperienceOutreach/McPIE
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If you are a member of CLC, for how many years?
Why do you want to work with children?*
If you have a preferred age group or gender of children or students you would like to work with, please share that with us:
No experience is necessary to volunteer, but if you have any other volunteer or vocational experience working with children, youth or vulnerable adults, please list here. (list church work / church name & address and non-church work/ list organization name & address)
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Child Protection Policy

Please answer each question. Your response will be kept fully confidential. If for any reason you prefer not to answer these questions in writing, you may discuss your answers in confidence with a pastor or his or her designee.

By submitting this form I certify that I have attended an in-person training or viewed the Child Protection training video.