Self-Assessment Questionnaire for Organizations

Does your organization train all staff and volunteers about child sexual abuse?
- Yes
- No
That’s great. There are several key elements this training should cover. Have you thought about these?
- Reporting laws?
- Definition for child sexual abuse?
- Physical and behavioral indicators of possible sexual abuse?
- Typical child development?
- How to respond to a child who may have been abused?
Effective training on this topic may include several elements. It is recommended that these elements be included in your training:
- Reporting laws
- Definition for child sexual abuse
- Physical and behavioral indicators of possible sexual abuse
- Typical child development
- How to respond to a child who may have been abused

Does your organization have a Code of Conduct for those working with children?
- Yes
- No
Good Work. An effective Code of Conduct that addresses child safety must outline clear expectations about the following boundaries:
- Between staff and children?
- For volunteers?
- For children?
- Typical child development?
- For parents?
An effective Code of Conduct must include clear expectations about the following boundaries:
- Between staff and children
- For volunteers
- For children
- For parents

Do you have screening and hiring processes for all staff and volunteers?
- Yes
- No
Good Job. Does your screening process include the following:
- Child abuse registry checks?
- Criminal history – state and national level?
- Verbal reference checks?
- Written letters of recommendation?
- Sex offender registry?
Supervising interactions with children can significantly decrease the potential for child sexual abuse. Have you considered the following elements?
- Ratios of employees/volunteers to children/youth?
- One-on-one interactions?
- Risk of interactions between children/youth?
- Prohibitions and restrictions on certain activities, i.e. hazing, overnight trips, bathroom interactions, nighttime activities, etc.?
- Out-of-program contact restrictions?
- Caregiver information and permission for each activity?

Does your organization have a policy for reporting child abuse or staff misconduct?
- Yes
- No
Well done. Have you thought about the following:
- Is your policy consistent with mandated reporting laws in Kentucky?
Policies need to be consistent with Kentucky mandated reporting laws:
- A link to the mandated reporting laws in Kentucky will be included in the report at the conclusion of the questionnaire.

Does your organization have a policy to manage risk based on various circumstances?
- Yes
- No
That’s good. An effective risk management plan covers several complex items. Does your plan address the following activities:
- Staff and family members or older children visiting the organization?
- Naptime?
- Toileting children?
- One-on-one time with children?
- Offsite activities, i.e. field trips, walks, swimming programs, etc.?
- Transportation of children?
- Overnight trips, i.e. camping, overnight stays at museums, etc.?
- Children visiting staff homes or staff visiting children’s homes?
- Staff having any contact with children outside of their work duties?
An effective risk management plan covers several complex items. Following is a list of items that should be included:
- Staff and family members or older children visiting the organization
- Naptime
- Toileting children
- One-on-one time with children
- Offsite activities, i.e. field trips, walks, swimming programs, etc.
- Transportation of children
- Overnight trips, i.e. camping, overnight stays at museums, etc.
- Children visiting staff homes or staff visiting children’s homes
- Staff having any contact with children outside of their work duties