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An Adult Sponsor is an adult participant who attends an event with specific youth and is responsible for supporting those youth at the event. An adult sponsor can sponsor up to the number of youth that meets the youth adult ratio (generally 1 adult to 7 youth....July 23, 2020 | From Youth Safety Guidelines
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For youth involved in a local UU congregation or covenanted community, youth must be endorsed to register at regional and national/international youth events by a religious professional or designated lay leader. The local UU community knows the youth best and therefore knows best if the youth is...July 23, 2020 | From Youth Safety Guidelines
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Youth must be active in a UU congregation or covenanted community and be of youth age range (see below). Age Range for “Youth” ‘Youth’ are defined as those in high school grades 9-12 or the equivalent for homeschooled youth. For the purposes of its programs, the UUA defines “youth” as...July 23, 2020 | From Youth Safety Guidelines
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Adult orientations at youth events must cover the following areas: Adult role at event Adult responsibilities as sponsor to youth Adult physical and social boundaries with youth Adult supervision responsibilities Any special supervision responsibilities because of guests or off-site trips Actions...July 23, 2020 | From Youth Safety Guidelines
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Changes in legal status Increased legal consequences for sexual crimes Increased consequences in UUA programs for sexual misconduct Social changes entering adult world and the change in perception of younger youth’s parents Status as a role model for younger youth, both positively and negatively...July 23, 2020 | From Youth Safety Guidelines
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Event orientation must cover at a minimum these items: Inclusion Consensual touch including affirmative consent Recognizing and speaking up when behavior becomes sexualized* Bullying and harassment No retaliation - expressing concerns and complaints is encouraged Limits of confidentiality Medicat...July 23, 2020 | From Youth Safety Guidelines
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Training, at least annually, for youth and adult leaders must include their responsibilities for their own personal conduct and these areas: Reporting responsibilities regarding child abuse and harm to self and others as required by the applicable state laws Bullying and harassment policy and...July 23, 2020 | From Youth Safety Guidelines
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UUA staff may remove or restrict, temporarily or permanently, any youth from UUA leadership positions if that youth volunteer is deemed no longer safe or appropriate for that role. The reasons for any temporary or permanent removal or any other terms of restriction will be documented and...July 23, 2020 | From Youth Safety Guidelines
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This applies to youth in formal leadership positions, such as those selected or elected ahead of time as well as leadership positions where a youth has formal oversight over other youth, directs other youth leaders, formally mentors other youth, or has access to sensitive information about other...July 23, 2020 | From Youth Safety Guidelines
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The UUA reserves the right to restrict or remove, temporarily or permanently, any adult from contact with youth at UUA events if it determines that the adult worker is no longer suitable for work with youth....July 23, 2020 | From Youth Safety Guidelines
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Adults, who are responsible for youth or on-call, should not consume or be impaired by alcohol or other substances that impair functioning for the duration of the event or tenure of their responsibility. This includes not showing up impaired from previous consumption.July 23, 2020 | From Youth Safety Guidelines
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Background check requests should include a letter which clarifies that a criminal history is not an automatic disqualification for working with youth, but rather is the opening of conversation about the meaning of the offense and its relationship to youth ministry (e.g. convictions for civil...July 23, 2020 | From Youth Safety Guidelines
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All adults participating in a youth focused event must meet these qualifications. An Adult Sponsor is an adult participant who attends an event with specific youth and is responsible for supporting those youth at the event....July 23, 2020 | From Youth Safety Guidelines
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All adults attending a youth focused event must be either approved adults under this policy or fall under the guest policy.July 23, 2020 | From Youth Safety Guidelines -
Programs must have an incident report form available to event leaders. Incident reports must be submitted to the UUA staff responsible for the program. The UUA staff are responsible for maintaining secure storage of incident reports, notifying other UUA staff as needed, and providing appropriate...July 23, 2020 | From Youth Safety Guidelines
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Program Medical Forms For a weekend program the registration form should require: What medication a youth is taking Medical needs and allergies Medical policy: including need for medications in original containers and on-site storage For a longer programs and those requiring further travel the...July 23, 2020 | From Youth Safety Guidelines
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We seek to create a community that honors the inherent worth and dignity of all participants. This needs particular care and attention in times of conflict, where youth find themselves out of covenant with each other, and when rules are broken. In contrast to punitive systems which have high...July 23, 2020 | From Youth Safety Guidelines
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July 23, 2020 | From Youth Safety Guidelines