CSSM MB Summer Missionary Manual - Standards 9

Standards of Behaviour

I. Identifying and Responding to Suspected Abuse Situations

1. Identifying Potential Abuse Situations

a. Ask questions about bruises, cuts or unusual marks.

b. Do not ask leading questions like: "Did your parents do this?"

• note that they may try to protect loved ones
• they might fear retaliation
• they might distrust you too
• they are under stress and anxiety
• they may fear you and answer you the way they think you want them

c. Be aware of the signs.

d. Watch for a fear of relationships or close physical proximity.

2. Procedures for Responding

a. Comfort the student first - without physical contact.

• they need you to be calm
• keep communication open
• move away from the crowd

b. Get basic information.

• be clear on what happened

c. Contact your leader.

d. Contact the authorities.

e. Keep information confidential - on a need-to-know basis only.

 

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