Name *

First Name

Last Name

Why do churches need a Safe Sanctuaries policy? *

Required by the 1996 General Convention

To reduce the risk of child abuse in the church

Churches are typically easy targets as we are trusting, provide opportunities for close contact and relationships, and we host various community activities

All the above

“Children” at Navarre United Methodist Church are defined as all persons from infants to 12th grade. *

True

False

“Youth” at Navarre United Methodist Chruch are defined as all persons from 6th grade to 12th grade. *

True

False

“At-risk or vulnerable adults” are those who are mentally and/or physically disabled. *

True

False

Safe Sanctuaries does NOT protect volunteers and staff from unfound accusations. *

True

False

Which of the following is NOT an example of abuse? *

Physical

Sexual

Compassion

Neglect

How do I report abuse in Florida? *

Contact the Department of Children and Families

Call the abuse hotline at 1-800-96-ABUSE

Consult with the Senior Pastor or staff member

All the above

Which of the following is a core policy of Safe Sanctuary? *

Two-Adult Rule

Three-Adult Rule

Four-Adult Rule

Robert's Rules of Order

The two adults in the classroom should always be related. *

True

False

Background Checks for volunteers are conducted every 10 years. *

True

False

The age requirements for volunteers are as follows: *

Authority figures are at least 21 years of age

Assistants are 12 years of age or older

Assistants must be 4 years older than the oldest student in the class

All the above

If there are no windows on classroom doors, the door should remain open. *

True

False

One adult, or two related adults, may be allowed to lead a class if there is a __________ that has physical and visual access to the classroom: *

Sinker

Floater

Roamer

Scanner

The suggested ratio for school aged students up to 8 years old are: *

1:5

1:10

1:12

1:30

Safe Sanctuary policies do NOT apply to overnight events *

True

False

The two-adult rule does not apply to multi-vehicle caravanning transportation. *

True

False

Which of the following is true about new applicants? *

References may be requested and should be checked with documentation on what was said about the applicant.

A background check is optional.

First time guests can become volunteers immediately.

Only parents can be volunteers.

Volunteers must understand personal space by asking permission to give a hug. *

True

False

Which of the following is NOT a suggestion for the use of social media? *

Exercise caution with commentary

Do not initiate “friending” with minors

Check privacy settings to allow only who you want to view content online

Posting pictures of children or vulnerable adults without consent

According to NUMC’s Safe Sanctuary Policy, the following people are a part of the Safe Sanctuary Team: *

Church staff

Chairpersons – Trustees, Staff Parish Relations Committee

Laity appointed by the Pastor

All the above