Md. Code Regs. 10.16.06.35

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 10.16.06.35 - Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting

An operator shall ensure that:

A. Child abuse allegations or incidents are reported as prescribed in Family Law Article, §§ 5-704 and 5-705, Annotated Code of Maryland;

B. A written child abuse prevention and reporting program is prepared and implemented at the camp that includes procedures for:

(1) Educating staff members and volunteers;

(2) Reporting child abuse both internally and externally;

(3) Screening staff members and volunteers prior to working at camp;

(4) Reinforcing the camp's policies and procedures during camp operation;

(5) Evaluating the facilities and grounds;

(6) Supervising campers;

(7) Educating on appropriate touching;

(8) Responding to inappropriate behaviors by staff, volunteers, parents, and campers;

(9) Communicating with staff members, volunteers, parents, the Department, and the media;

(10) Supporting an alleged victim; and

(11) Interacting with an alleged perpetrator;

C. Not more than 30 calendar days before working at the camp, each staff member or volunteer:

(1) Is trained in the child abuse prevention and reporting program required in §B of this regulation;

(2) Demonstrates knowledge of the child abuse prevention and reporting procedures; and

(3) Is provided with the opportunity to discuss the procedures and have any questions answered by a supervisor; and

D. Documentation is kept on file that each staff member or volunteer received the training required in §C of this regulation.

Md. Code Regs. 10.16.06.35

Regulations .35 adopted effective September 1, 2004 (31:2 Md. R. 85)
Regulations .35 amended effective 42:7 Md. R. 569, eff.4/13/2015