10250 North Freeway @ West Road
Houston, Texas 77037
Tel: (281) 447-8484

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• Question 1: Give one reason why it is necessary for Berean Baptist Church to screen youth workers.

  
  

• Question 2: Define the term “Community of Trust”.

  
  

• Question 3: Give the three primary purposes of youth worker training. In other words, who does the training protect?

  
  

• Question 4: Give at least two characteristics of many churches making them a target for child abusers. In other words, name some things many churches either do or do not do that can make the church more likely to have an occurrence of child abuse.

  
  

• Question 5: Child abuse comes in many forms, give three “types” of child abuse:

  
  

• Question 6: Is it possible that child abuse (in any form) can occur at Berean Baptist Church?

  
  

• Question 7: Explain your concept of the phrase “Reducing the Risk”.

  
  

• Question 8: There are four components covered in the video re-certification seminar regarding Berean’s policy toward youth and youth workers. Name them:

  
  

• Question 9: Explain the proper procedure to follow in the event you suspect a case of child abuse.

  
  

• Question 10: Explain the proper procedure to follow if a case of child abuse is reported to you. (Three major components).

  
  

• Question 11: If a child under your supervision becomes injured by a superficial scrape of their knee and blood is present, what procedure would you follow? Try to give step by step without leaving anything to my imagination. Include as many details as you feel are necessary.

• Question 12: If a child under your supervision becomes injured in some way that renders the child unconscious, what procedure would you follow? Try to give step by step without leaving anything to my imagination. Include as many details as you feel are necessary.

• Question 13: In accordance with Berean Baptist Church’s policy and procedures, what reporting forms are to be used in every instance children are supervised? (Three documents are to be filled out and turned in).

• Question 14: Give two examples of ”unusual” behavior that you would report if you saw it in a child you were supervising.

• Question 15: According to Berean Baptist Church’s policy, how many adults are required to supervise children?

• Question 16: Child sexual abuse always involves physical contact with children.
  True False

• Question 17: Most child molesters are male.
  True False

• Question 18: Child molesters are usually strangers.
  True False

• Question 19: One out of five molesters begin their activity before age 18.
  True False

• Question 20: Only a small percentage of victims are male.
  True False

• Question 21: Most churches screen workers for potential molesters.
  True False

• Question 22: Church leaders can not be held liable for child sexual abuse.
  True False

• Question 23: Some child sexual abuse victims have won settlements of over $1,000,000 from churches.
  True False

• Question 24: A child molester may have over 500 victims in a lifetime.
  True False

• Question 25: Churches have in the past been supportive of victims of child sexual abuse.
  True False

• Question 26: Berean Baptist Church, authorizes every youth worker to issue over the counter medications to any child.
  True False

The next four questions must be completed, but do not apply to your final score.

• Question 27: Do you feel you have had adequate training for your responsibilities regarding the correct procedures concerning supervision of youth at Berean Baptist Church?

• Question 28: Do you have any suggestions to improve the relationship between youth and youth worker? If so, please tell us.

• Question 29: Part of a successful youth worker re-certification policy is the ability to answer questions you may have. In the space provided, please ask any question(s).

• ** Question 30: Has there been any change in the information you provided the church in your initial youth worker application?

Yes No
If all the information on that application remains correct, answer "No". If your initial application information has changed, (ie: name, address, telephone, TDL number, arrest record, marital status, etc.) answer "Yes" and request a new application to complete your re-certification.

• Request new application by E-mail  (not currently available on line). If you have changed name, address, telephone number, state I.D. number, marital status, or have been charged with a crime since you initial youth worker application, you are responsible to complete a new application.

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