Training - Overnight. Chaperone Training

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Overnight Chaperone Training

Overview :

Overview Background Creating A Positive Environment Dealing with Discipline Understanding Child and Adult Protection Putting Health and Safety First Managing Crisis Situations Testing Your Knowledge with Jeopardy

Why Overnight Chaperone Training? :

Why Overnight Chaperone Training? Provide a safe, positive environment for the youth Provide tools, resources and information

We Need You as a Chaperone!:

We Need You as a Chaperone! To help develop life skills and character traits in youth To serve as a positive role model To help assist youth and 4-H staff in solving problems To assist 4-H staff and youth with experiences during the overnight event

Four Basic Principles Based on the FISH! Philosophy:

Four Basic Principles Based on the FISH! Philosophy Be Present Choose Your Attitude Play Make Their Day

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“ Children don’t misbehave, they behave to get their needs met.” Thomas Gordon, Parent Effectiveness Training

What is Discipline?:

What is Discipline? Educational process Developing self-control and self-direction Assuming responsibilities Making daily living decisions Learning to live with accepted levels of social behavior National GAINS Center http://www.gainsctr.com/curriculum/juvenile/glossary.htm

Preventing Problem Behavior:

Preventing Problem Behavior The environment is conducive to positive interaction. Program activities are flexible in response to changing interests. Activities are age appropriate, relevant to the needs, interests, values and capabilities of youth.

Preventing Problem Behavior:

Preventing Problem Behavior Adults model appropriate behavior using their authority wisely. Staff and volunteers develop caring relationships with youth. Communication is encouraged.

Reasons for Problem Behavior:

Reasons for Problem Behavior Attention Power Revenge Inadequacy

Setting Boundaries:

Setting Boundaries Boundaries must be defined. Freedom and limits vary with each child. Limits should be few and enforceable. The child should make decisions within the boundaries.

Rules:

Rules Should serve as expectations of behavior. Should be clear. Should be limited. Should be enforceable. Should use the 4-H member code of conduct. Should be age appropriate. Should involve youth in setting. Will NOT cover everything.

Rewards:

Rewards Should promote satisfaction in a job well done. Should not always be present; good behavior should be a standard.

Consequences :

Consequences Immediate Related to the rule broken Fair Appropriate for the situation Age-Appropriate Involve Youth

Determine Discipline Direction :

Determine Discipline Direction Ask yourself the following questions: Is the child doing something truly wrong? Is your child really capable of doing what you expect here? Did your child know at the time that she was doing something wrong?

Discipline Don’ts :

Discipline Don’ts Don’t make threats. Don’t pretend to know everything. Don’t punish the whole group. Don’t use corporal punishment.

Discipline Strategies:

Discipline Strategies Fix-up Ignore Be Firm Stay in Control Separation Behavior Management Redirection Praise

Step-by-Step Discipline:

Step-by-Step Discipline Deal with the child directly. Approach the child at his or her level. Calmly ask him or her to stop. Explain why the behavior is unacceptable. Explain how the consequences are related to the behavior. Never use physical force.

Behavioral Guidelines :

Behavioral Guidelines Character Counts Trustworthiness Respect Responsibility Fair Caring Citizenship

Youth and Adult Protection:

Youth and Adult Protection Two-deep leadership No one-on-one contact Respect of privacy Housing No secret organizations Transportation Proper attire

Youth and Adult Protection :

Youth and Adult Protection Touching Do not touch part of the body covered by a bathing suit. Touch shoulders, arms and upper back. Never touch a child against his/her will unless to prevent an accident. Avoid tickling and wrestling or teasing.

Child and Adult Protection:

Child and Adult Protection Public restroom supervision: Make sure suspicious or unknown individuals do not occupy the restroom. Stand in the doorway while children are using the restroom. No child should enter a public restroom alone. Always send children in pairs.

Experts estimate that each year…:

Experts estimate that each year… 2.4 million children are abused or neglected. 2000 children die from abuse and neglect. Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, www.fightcrime.org

Types of Child Abuse :

Types of Child Abuse Abuse represents any action against a child: Physical - non-accidental injury Sexual - any act of a sexual nature Emotional - chronic attitudes or attacks which interfere with psychological and social development

Physical Abuse – Physical:

Physical Abuse – Physical Unexplained bruises and welts, burns, cuts, fractures – on face, lips, mouth, torso, back, thighs (cont’d.)

Physical Abuse – Behavioral (cont’d):

Physical Abuse – Behavioral (cont’d) Wary of adult contact Apprehensive when other children cry Aggressive or withdrawn Afraid to go home Reports injury from an adult Complains of soreness Wears inappropriate clothing

Physical Abuse Questions:

Physical Abuse Questions Where is the injury? How many injuries does the child have? What is the size and shape? Does the description of how the injury occurred seem likely?

Sexual Abuse – Physical:

Sexual Abuse – Physical Difficulty walking or sitting Itching in the genital area

Sexual Abuse – Behavioral:

Sexual Abuse – Behavioral Withdrawn, infantile behavior Bizarre, sophisticated or unusual sexual behavior or knowledge Poor peer relationships Difficulty eating or sleeping Reports sexual assault by a caretaker

Emotional Abuse:

Emotional Abuse Physical Speech disorders Lags in physical development Impaired sense of self worth Empty facial expressions Fears adults Behavioral Habit disorders Conduct disorders Neurotic traits Aggressive and demanding OR complaint and passive Range of adult to infant

What To Do If the Child Tells You…:

What To Do If the Child Tells You… Listen Reassure the child Keep your feelings under control Don’t promise not to tell Respect the privacy of the child Report immediately Contact the event coordinator

What To Do If I Suspect Abuse?:

What To Do If I Suspect Abuse? Notify the event coordinator Be prepared to provide information regarding your suspicion Call the Louisiana 24 hour hotline: 504-925-4571 to report the abuse Do NOT contact the suspected abuser

Health and Safety:

Health and Safety Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water/ Jack fell down and broke his crown/ And Jill came tumbling after. Nursery rhyme

Putting Safety First:

Putting Safety First Each year, 8,000 children die from preventable accidents and 50,000 more are permanently disabled. One in four children under the age of 15 require medical attention from accidents, fires, burns, drowning, falls, poisoning and choking.

Handling Emergencies:

Handling Emergencies An emergency involves danger and immediate potential of serious personal harm or property loss.

Handling Emergencies Before They Happen:

Handling Emergencies Before They Happen Discuss emergency procedures with staff. Identify emergency trained staff. Know where the first-aid kit is.

Handling Emergencies Before They Happen:

Handling Emergencies Before They Happen Know where emergency numbers can be found. Know the best route to reach the hospital. Be familiar with any special medical conditions of campers.

Handling Emergencies:

Handling Emergencies Take prompt, appropriate action. Assess the condition of the victim. Call or send for help if needed. Inform the lead 4-H professional. Clear the scene. Entertain the other participants. Select the best course of action. Keep medical and accident reports.

Crisis Management:

Crisis Management Notify the lead extension staff involved with the event. Identify witnesses. Preserve physical evidence. Make a written record immediately of what happened. Talk about only the facts. Never admit liability at the time of occurrence.

In Summary:

In Summary We hope we have provided you with the tools, resources and information to provide a safe, positive environment for the not only the youth but a positive volunteer experience for you.

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A child's life is like a piece of paper on which every passerby leaves a mark. Chinese proverb

Test Your Knowledge :

Test Your Knowledge

Written by: :

Written by: Dr. Janet Fox, Associate Professor, 4-H Volunteer and Leadership Development Joe Barrett, Parish Chair Charles Hebert, 4-H Agent Lanette Hebert, Regional 4-H Youth Development Coordinator Troy Menard, 4-H Agent Jan Morgan, 4-H Agent Gary Stockton, 4-H Agent Contributions by:

Developed by the Louisiana 4-H Risk Management Think Tank:

Developed by the Louisiana 4-H Risk Management Think Tank Lisa Arcemont Joe Bairnsfather Joe Barrett David Carter Charles Hebert Lanette Hebert Katherine Pace Jason Holmes Lisa Holmes Ken Guidry Trent Guidry Jan Morgan Carol Remy Sylvia Smith Gary Stockton Todd Tarifa Mark Tassin

Reviewed by::

Reviewed by: Angie Arnould, 4-H Agent Fran Castile, 4-H Volunteer Mark Claesgens, Professor, Communications Ann Coulon, Director, Human Resource Management Torri Freeman, Assistant Director, Human Resource Management Charles Hebert, 4-H Agent Lanette Hebert, Regional 4-H Youth Development Coordinator Trent Guidry, 4-H Agent Jane Jones, 4-H Camp Director Jan Morgan, 4-H Agent Dr. Diane Sasser, Associate Professor, Adolescent Development Larry Stevenson, Risk Management Robin Walker, 4-H Agent Dr. Becky White, Associate Professor, Family Development

References:

References Child Abuse – The Hidden Bruises: AACAP Facts for Families #5. July 2004. Washington, D.C.: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Retrieved at: http://www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/chldabus.htm Child Sexual Abuse: AACAP Facts for Families #9. July 2004. Washington, D.C.: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Retrieved at: http://www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/sexabuse.htm Discipline: AACAP Facts for Families #43. April 2001. Washington, D.C.: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Retrieved at: http://www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/discplin.htm

References:

References Guidelines for Accidents & Illnesses, Georgia 4-H. Retrieved at: http://www.georgia4horg.caes.uga.edu/public/more/guidebook/accident&illnessguidelines.html Hebert, Charles. Camp Counselor PowerPoint Presentation, LSU AgCenter Lafayette Parish Heltemes, Bill. New 4-H Club Leaders Lesson Four: 4-H Events and Activities; 4-H Record Books; Parent Involvement; Child Behavior. Gainesville, FL: University of Florida 4-H Youth Development. Heltemes, Bill. New 4-H Club Leaders Lesson Five: Legal Issues in Working with Youth; Safety Issues in Working with Youth; Having Fun Working with Youth. University of Florida 4-H Youth Development

References:

References Management of Risks and Emergencies: A Workbook for Administrators (1993). Camp Fire Boys and Girls. Kansas City, MO. McPhail Gray, Mary (May 1996). Handling Emergencies, National Network for Child Care’s Connections Newsletter . College of Human Ecology, Kansas State University. National GAINS Center http://www.gainsctr.com/curriculum/juvenile/glossary.htm Responding to Child Sexual Abuse (11/96). Number 28. Washington, DC: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Retrieved at: www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/rspdabus.htm Seibold, Sheri. April 2003. Child Safety recommendations for Youth Programs. Champaign, IL: University of Illinois Extension.