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Any violation or variance of this Policy should be immediately reported to a local ministry supervisor and the RELIANT HR Compliance Office Officer by emailing notifyHR@reliant.org.

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• Brief hugs, pats on the back and other forms of appropriate physical affection between employees or volunteers and children are important for children’s development and are generally suitable in the church and ministry setting.
• Inappropriate touching and inappropriate displays of affection are forbidden. Any inappropriate physical contact, touching or displays of affection should be immediately reported to a local ministry supervisor and the RELIANT HR Compliance Office Officer by emailing notifyHR@reliant.org.
• Physical contact should be for the benefit of the child and their development, and never be based upon the emotional or physical needs of an employee or volunteer.
• Physical contact and affection should be given only in observable places or when in the presence of other children or employees and volunteers. It is much less likely that touch will be inappropriate or misinterpreted as such when physical contact is open to observation.
• Physical contact in any form should not give even the appearance of wrongdoing. The personal behavior of employees or volunteers must foster trust at all times. Personal conduct must be above reproach at all times.
• Do not force any physical contact, touch or affection upon a reluctant child, youth, or vulnerable adult. Their preference not to be touched must be respected at all times.
• Employees and volunteers are also responsible for protecting children and vulnerable adults under their supervision from inappropriate or unwanted touch by others.
• Any inappropriate behavior or suspected abuse by staff or volunteers must be reported immediately to a local ministry supervisor and the RELIANT HR Compliance Office Officer by emailing notifyHR@reliant.org.

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Any employee or volunteer who receives a report of abuse or a violation of this Policy must immediately notify the HR Compliance Office Officer by emailing notifyHR@reliant.org.

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If an employee or volunteer receives an instruction to behave in a manner that is inconsistent with this Policy, the employee or volunteer should make a report to a local ministry supervisor and the HR Compliance Office Officer by emailing notifyHR@reliant.org.

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