Considerations When Working with Minors
ALWAYS FOLLOW THE TWO-ADULT RULE
AVOID SITUATIONS IN WHICH YOU ARE ALONE WITH A MINOR
- When it is necessary to speak privately with a minor, find a place within sight of others to confer
- Email, Texting and Social Media Do’s and Don’ts
DO NOT INTERACT WITH ANY STUDENT OR TEAM MEMBER ELECTRONICALLY
- DO communicate with students or parents through your school advisor
- DO review your social media security settings
- DO NOT email or text directly with students or team members
- DO NOT Share phone numbers with students or team members
- DO NOT “Friend” students or team members
AVOID SITUATIONS IN WHICH YOU ARE ALONE WITH A MINOR
- When it is necessary to speak privately with a minor, find a place within sight of others to confer
- Email, Texting and Social Media Do’s and Don’ts
DO NOT INTERACT WITH ANY STUDENT OR TEAM MEMBER ELECTRONICALLY
- DO communicate with students or parents through your school advisor
- DO review your social media security settings
- DO NOT email or text directly with students or team members
- DO NOT Share phone numbers with students or team members
- DO NOT “Friend” students or team members
PA Act 153 Compliance
The PA Act 153 Clearance is one of the latest background check solutions for Pennsylvania organizations. The State of Pennsylvania has taken a huge step in keeping children safe by passing the PA Act 153 of 2014. This law helps to ensure that any adults who come in contact with children, either paid employees or unpaid volunteers, complete a comprehensive and regularly updated criminal and child abuse background check.
Philly SeaPerch will comply with the PA's Keep Kids' Safe Act by requiring mentors for PA schools to obtain the free clearances required by law.
For detailed information visit http://keepkidssafe.pa.gov/
What is a PA Act 153 Clearance?There are three background checks that must be performed in order to receive a PA Act 153 Clearance:
1. Criminal History Record from the PA State Police (PATCH) system.
2. Child Abuse Clearance obtained through the Department of Public Welfare
3. FBI Fingerprint screening (this does not include volunteers with ten year consistent PA residence)
How often do clearances need to be renewed?PA Act 153 clearances must be renewed every 36 months.
When does this program start?The PA Act 153 took effect for employees working with children on December 31, 2014.
Prospective volunteers will be required to obtain PA Act 153 Clearance on July 1, 2015.
Philly SeaPerch will comply with the PA's Keep Kids' Safe Act by requiring mentors for PA schools to obtain the free clearances required by law.
For detailed information visit http://keepkidssafe.pa.gov/
What is a PA Act 153 Clearance?There are three background checks that must be performed in order to receive a PA Act 153 Clearance:
1. Criminal History Record from the PA State Police (PATCH) system.
2. Child Abuse Clearance obtained through the Department of Public Welfare
3. FBI Fingerprint screening (this does not include volunteers with ten year consistent PA residence)
How often do clearances need to be renewed?PA Act 153 clearances must be renewed every 36 months.
When does this program start?The PA Act 153 took effect for employees working with children on December 31, 2014.
Prospective volunteers will be required to obtain PA Act 153 Clearance on July 1, 2015.