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Safety/Liability
- Policies
Written policies make it clear to each worker what the church expects from them as far as their own behavior, and their handling of problems they encounter.
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- Child, Youth, and Worker Protection Policy (Handbooks)
North Oelmsted Evangelical Friends Church shares their policy for all those who work with children. You may find some good ideas for your own handbook here.
- Boy Scouts of America Youth Protection Guidelines (Handbooks)
The Boy Scouts of America has adopted a number of policies aimed at eliminating opportunities for abuse within the Scouting program. These are the Youth Protection Guidelines all volunteers are required to review. This is copyrighted material of the Boy Scouts of America, used with their permission. All rights reserved.
- Risk Management Introduction (Letters)
This letter informs people that you are implementing a new risk management policy, and helps them understand the reasons and how it affects them.
- Vehicle Use Policy (Forms)
This document can serve as a starting point for your church's written policy on use of vehicles (whether owned by the church or individual) used for church activities.
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- Handbook Template
We've put together a template that contains several potential pages for your handbook. Examine each section and read our rationale for the importance of each page. Then download the pages you want (being very sure of your reasoning for leaving something out!) and customize them for your church.
The Inside Track Archives |
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- Childcare in the Nursery -
Jul, 2004
Should the teacher's daughter watch the students' children during class?
- Added Value for Members -
Jul, 2004
Take a look at the upgrades weve made for you on the CVC website
- Background Check Exonerates School -
Aug, 2004
Court declares school not guilty of negligence because of their background checks and adherence to written policy.
- Child Abuse and the Church -
Sep, 2004
We don't like to think about it, but churches have a legal obligation to take child protection seriously. Here are some practical steps.
- Are You Breaking the Law? -
Oct, 2004
Under the CAPTA Act of 1996, pastors, lay leaders, and all church volunteers working with children are considered Mandated Reporters. What does this mean for you?
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Discipline Guide for Children's Ministry
Church Volunteer Central--1 Year Membership