Cadet Protection Policy

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Cadet Protection Policy

• John S. Quinn
• Lt Col, CAP
• Instructor
• Posted 13 Jan 05

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Pre-Training Quiz

• TRUE or FALSE

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Sexual Abuse

• Defined
• Policy
• Indicators
• No single one is sign of proof
• Are reason to look more closely
• Physical Signs
• Behavioral Signs

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The Child Molester

• Definition
• Myths
• Common Characteristics

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Why Children Reluctant to Report Abuse

• Threats made by molester
• Abuser-established close emotional ties with the
  child
• Inappropriate feelings of responsibility for the
  abuse
• Perceived stigma of homosexuality

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Disclosure Responding

• Accept what child is saying child has much to
  lose
• Do not promise to keep secrets
• Listen to the child. Do not interview
• Reassure the child he/she is not responsible
• Encourage child to report the abuse to proper
  authorities
• Keep your own self-control

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Parental Involvement

• Parents Meetings
• Parents Advisory Committees
• Keep Parents Informed
• Parental Permission
• Parents Nights
• Copy of CPPT Booklet
• Routine Communications

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Commander Responsibilities

• Commander Responsibilities
• Prohibited Activities

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Physical Abuse

• Defined
• Policy
• Physical Signs
• Behavioral Signs
• Indicators
• No single one is sign of proof
• Are reason to look more closely

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Hazing

• Defined
• Policy
• Physical Signs
• Behavioral Signs
• Indicators
• No single one is sign of proof
• Are reason to look more closely

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Discipline vs. Hazing

• Discipline
• Constructive and Relevant
• Encourages positive values behavior
• Not corporal punishment, demeaning, or verbally
  abusive
• Hazing
• A form of physical abuse
• Uses Physical Abuse reporting procedure

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Reporting Physical Abuse

• You
• Unit Commander
• Member
• Group Commander
• Wing Commander
• Wing Legal Officer
• Region Commander
• (National) General Counsel

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Hazing Case
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Critique