Confidentiality

Adult Leaders and Youth Advisors may come in contact with information of a confidential nature during check-ins or classes/meetings. A child/youth’s confidentiality should be respected, except under the following circumstances: 

 a. If a child is doing harm to themselves. 

 b. If a child is doing harm to another. 

 c. If someone else is doing harm to a child. 

Under these circumstances, the parent/guardian of the child/youth, or the Director of Family Ministry or one of our Ministers should be informed. The safety of the child/youth must be the primary driver.  If a volunteer is uncertain as to whether or not information should be shared, she/he can speak to the Director of Family Ministry or Minister, who will maintain confidentiality if it is determined that confidentiality should not be breached. When in doubt, the Religious Professionals (Director of Family Ministry and Minister(s) who are designated mandatory reporters will make the final decision on whether or not information should remain confidential.