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Child Protection Policies

Training

Prepared by:

SUNY Office of General Counsel

SUNY Compliance Office 2015

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REQUIRED CONDUCT �of a “Covered Person” �Under the Child Protection Policy

Child Protection Policies Training

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Module 7: Required Conduct of Covered Persons

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“Covered Persons” are REQUIRED by the Policy to take 4 REASONABLE MEASURES to prevent physical and sexual abuse of a child.

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Required Conduct of a Covered Person

“Required Conduct” is Section E of the Child Protection Policy

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Required Conduct of a Covered Person

Required Conduct of a Covered Person Under the Policy

Reasonable measures of a “Covered Person” to prevent physical and sexual abuse of a child:

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1. GET TRAINED

2. WEAR IDENTIFICATION

3. REMOVE THE CHILD FROM ABUSE

4. REPORT SUSPECTED ABUSE

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Required Conduct of a Covered Person

Complete all required TRAINING on the Child Protection Policy.

1. GET TRAINED

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Required Conduct of a Covered Person

At all times during a “Covered Activity,” wear and display prominently a lanyard or other form of identification that identifies you as a “Covered Person” in the specific program or activity

ID should be event-specific, to include:

    • the event name, date(s)
    • covered person’s name and photo

Why a picture ID?

    • Shirts, uniforms and such attire, and non-photo IDs may be duplicated or misappropriated
    • For active sports an arm or wrist band may be appropriate

2. WEAR IDENTIFICATION

WHO

WHAT

WHERE

WHEN

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Required Conduct of a Covered Person

Appropriate Identification

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Required Conduct of a Covered Person

Inappropriate Identification

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Required Conduct of a Covered Person

Immediately REMOVE a child from potential or actual physical abuse, sexual abuse or any conduct prohibited by the policy.

3. REMOVE THE CHILD FROM THE ABUSE

Immediately REPORT any suspected physical abuse or sexual abuse of a child to the campus University Police Department (UPD) in accordance with local procedures.

4. REPORT ANY SUSPECTED ABUSE

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PROHIBITED CONDUCT

by a “Covered Person” Under the Child Protection Policy

Child Protection Policies Training

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“Covered Persons” are prohibited from engaging in specific actions to prevent physical or sexual abuse of children.

Prohibited Conduct by a Covered Person

“Prohibited Conduct” is Section D of the Child Protection Policy

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Prohibited Conduct by a Covered Person

“Covered persons” cannot be alone with a child unless:

  • the Covered Person is a relative or guardian of the child;

OR

  • 1-on-1 contact is pre-approved by the campus when pedagogical or health-related circumstances apply.

1. No 1-on-1 Interaction � (except in limited circumstances)

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Prohibited Conduct by a Covered Person

  • In no event can a “Covered Person,” who is not a relative or guardian of a child, be alone with the child in a

rest room, locker room, shower, sleeping area or vehicle.

2. Being Alone With a Child

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Prohibited Conduct by a Covered Person

  • A Covered Person cannot engage in physical abuse or sexual abuse of a child.

3. Engage in Physical or Sexual Abuse of a Child

4. Use Alcohol or Illegal Drugs Or Be Under Their Influence During a Covered Activity

  • A Covered Person cannot engage in the use of alcohol or illegal drugs, or be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs, during Covered Activities.

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Prohibited Conduct by a Covered Person

  • A Covered Person cannot enable, facilitate, or fail to address a child’s use of alcohol or illegal/ non-prescribed drugs

5. Enable, Facilitate or Fail to Address a Child’s Use of Alcohol or Illegal/ Non-Prescribed Drugs

6. Contact a Child For the Purpose of Engaging in Prohibited Conduct

    • A Covered Person cannot contact a child through electronic media, including social media, for the purpose of engaging in any prohibited conduct, including sexual conduct

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Prohibited Conduct of a Covered Person

    • A Covered Person cannot offer or make a gift to a child for the purpose of engaging in any prohibited conduct, including sexual conduct

7. Offer or Make a Gift to a Child for the Purpose of Engaging in Prohibited Conduct

    • A Covered Person cannot release a child from a Covered Activity without a written authorization from the child’s parent or guardian

8. Release a Child From a Covered Activity Without Authorization

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REQUIRED CONDUCT �of a “Covered Person” �Under the Child Protection Policy

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Module 7: Required Conduct of Covered Persons