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7) Youth Ministry and Pastoral Care: Child Abuse or Neglect

Commentary

Child abuse and child neglect include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Engaging in sexual activity with a minor
  • Prolonged unhealthy denial of proper or necessary subsistence, education, medical care, or other care necessary for the child’s health
  • Use of restraint procedures on a child that cause injury or pain
  • Administration of prescriptive drugs or medication without the ongoing supervision of a licensed physician or authorized registered nurse
  • Providing alcoholic beverages or controlled substances
  • Commission of any intentional act that threatens or is likely to result in any injury or death to the child