Abuse Prevention and Supervision Quick Checklist

Staff are easily identifiable (name badge & staff shirt, etc.).

Everyone observed entering the organization follows entry procedures at the Front Desk. (Ask the Front Desk Clerk to confirm the procedures.)

The site is clean and organized.

Area is free of dangerous objects/items/conditions that could cause injury.

All youth are within sight and sound of a staff person.

Proper organizational signage for abuse prevention is posted at appropriate locations.

Staff/Child ratios appear appropriate - Confirm with Director.

Youth are separated by age and gender as appropriate.

Staff are positioned to manage behavior so they can see the entire program area.

Staff are meaningfully engaged with youth.

Staff are running structured activities or programs.

Programs observed are appropriate for each age group.

All staff are within sight and sound distance of other staff.

Staff & youth are following the organization’s bathroom policy - Confirm with Director.

Ask 2 separate staff what the bathroom policy is for youth use - did they know the policy?

No youth and staff are one-on-one.

Youth are NOT one-on-one and are always in sight and sound of staff.

No one is observed touching anyone where a bathing suit covers.

No junior staff or volunteers are responsible for supervision.

Ask staff member(s) what mandatory reporting is and who is responsible for mandatory reporting. Do they know?

Ask a staff member to name 3 signs of potential child abuse that kids may exhibit. Can they?

Ask a different staff member to name three rules on the Abuse Prevention Code of Conduct. Could they?

Ask Director what the Critical Incident Reporting procedure is... do they know?