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Are We Safely Disciplining Kids at Church?

With this free assessment you’ll discover if your using the right procedures to keep children and teachers safe.
posted 6/03/2008

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Are We Safely Disciplining Kids at Church?
If you answer “no” to any of these questions, go back and study which areas you will need to work on in the future.
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Have we held considerable discussion with parents, staff, and other professionals on our corporate philosophy on discipline?

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Do we have a written, communicated policy for the disciplining of minors?

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Do we have a clear understanding of the state laws applicable to the disciplining of minors?

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Is discipline conducted in the presence of another adult?

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Is all disciplinary action involving minors documented by staff members?

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Do we conduct training for all staff and volunteers that clearly shares the discipline policies?

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Have we considered offering classes for parents, volunteers and staff that promote alternatives for corporal punishment?

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Do we have clearly stated guidelines for restraining or isolating a combative minor?

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Do we have an overall emergency response plan that includes concerns with students?

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Have we consulted an attorney to review all of our policies regarding discipline?

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