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POLICY: TEAM MEMBERS ACCUSED OF CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT Policy #25
CREATION DATE: September 2015

REVISION DATE:
EFFECTIVE DATE: January 2016

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When a team member is accused of child abuse or neglect, whether the abuse or neglect is
reported to have occurred at the facility or not, they will be placed on investigatory suspension
pending the outcome of the investigation as well as any criminal charges filed against the team
member. Please refer to the Investigatory Suspension Policy 10.5-4 contained herein.

Jack & Jill Children’s Center will cooperate fully with any investigations into accusations of child
abuse and/or neglect and all team members will be required to cooperate as well.

Jack & Jill Children’s Center will maintain strict confidentiality regarding information involving
both the accused team member and the child/children involved in the report.

Team members indicated/founded and/or convicted of any crime against a child will be
immediately terminated.

Team members cleared of the accusation and/or found innocent of criminal charges will be
returned to their position on the first business day following receipt of documentation proving
charges/investigations are closed.