Thank you for taking the time to learn all of the important information concerning Inappropriate Intimate Behavior. Please read each of the following questions carefully and choose the best answer. Click Submit after you finish, and then scroll down to the bottom of the page to see your score. If you do not score 75% or above, you will need to retake the course and test. Good luck!
The best example of a form of sexual harrassment or abuse is:
A camper saying another is ugly or stupid Telling a joke Asking your best friend to go to the bunk with you None of the above
A 25 year old male staff member asks a 23 year old female staff member on a date. Is this sexual harassment?
Yes No
The 25 year old male staff member continues to pursue the 23 year old female staff member after she rejected him three times. Is this sexual harassment?
Yes No
Slaps on the rear/butt are acceptable as a form of congratulations after winning a game.
Yes No
A counselor denied a child a drink of water after a basketball game because they were late for swim. Could this be considered abuse?
Yes No
Camper A refuses to leave the basketball court and the group is now late for swim. An acceptable strategy is:
Grab him by the arm and pull him toward the pool Yell at him saying: You are the worst camper!
Keep the group at the court and skip swim Talk to the camper on the side
In most sexual abuse cases, does the victim usually know the abuser?
Yes No
If a camper brings in a picture of a naked person to show the other campers in his or her group, that may be considered which form of abuse:
Emotional abuse Physical abuse Sexual abuse Emotional and sexual abuse
According to Norman Friedman, the No Touch zone is only where a bathing suit covers a person.
True False
The Rule of 3 refers to:
Doing three high fives when a camper hits a home run Always be with three, never just with a camper
Talk to three friends about staff members Have three locations for talking to upset campers
If a camper makes you promise not to tell anyone about a secret, your best response is to:
Make the promise and keep it Make the promise, but then go tell a supervisor
Say you can't promise, if you can help with it Tell them no, you are too busy to listen at the moment
When a camper wants to tell you something private, you should:
Take them to a private place to not be disturbed Take 10 steps from the group and listen carefully
Share something personal and private about yourself Tell them no, you are too busy to listen right now
It is our responsibility as people looking after the health of children to:
Minimize opportunities for abusive behavior to occur Recognize when abusive acts are taking place
Protect ourselves by never being alone with a child All of the above
If Jane, a 12 year old camper, persists in asking Ann, her 18 year old counselor, about her boyfriend, Ann should:
Provide Jane with just a few details Take Jane aside for a private conversation
Respond: This isn't appropriate to discuss at camp Introduce her to Ann's boyfriend at the pool
"Thank you for telling me" is the first thing to say to someone who has shared something personal and private with you.
True False
Any type of emotional, physical, or sexual abuse can have a damaging, long-lasting effect on the victim.
True False
Child sexual abuse happens in all racial, religious, age, and ethnic groups, and at all socio-economic levels.
True False
A child molester often displays actions or attitudes with or about children that make you feel uncomfortable. You should report suspicious behavior to your supervisor if you see another staff member:
Insisting on hugging and kissing campers Giving certain camper(s) special gifts or rewards
Overly interested in exploring a camper's body Any or all of the above
If you suspect that a child assigned to you is a victim of child abuse, you should:
Report this to your camp director or nurse Talk to your friends to get their opinion
Call the camper’s parents to discuss the situation Call your friend at another camp to discuss
If a camper shares information with you that they are being molested at home, you should:
Tell the camper you believe them and will get them help Tell the camper you will keep the secret safe
Say: Are you sure that is really happening? Encourage camper to tell other campers in group
The appearance of a wrong or false allegation of sexual abuse can cause irreparable damage to the reputation of the accused staff member and the camp.
True False
Inappropriate Intimate Behavior is:
Behaviors that make people uncomfortable Teasing and bullying
Physical, sexual, and emotional abuse
All of the above
Which of the following topics is appropriate to discuss with a group of 10 year olds?
Who you are dating Internet sites The lunch menu Ghost or horror stories
Up to 50 percent of sexual abusers are under the age of 18.
True False