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     Section 4 - Handling Your Campers & Recognizing Signs of Abuse

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1) Which answer doesn't sound right to you?
a) A sense of humour is a valuable tool.
b) Do not judge misconduct solely on how much it annoys you.
c) Play up the good things and try to have everyone forget the bad things.
d) None they all sound right to me.
2) Richard was a camper in the Novice Camp and he was always getting himself into trouble. Every time he was spoken to everyone towered over him, telling him not to get into trouble anymore. He still didn't have an understanding of what he did wrong. He was starting to feel small and intimidated. What should you do in this instance?
a) Keep implementing the same discipline. He will get it sooner or later, or he will be sent home.
b) Don't pick at every little thing!
c) Try to see the camper's point of view. Kneel down and stay on his level and get his understanding. Keep a calm and collective attitude.
d) None of the above.
3) What could be the reason of Richard's misbehavior?
a) He is just a rug-rat and wants to search and destroy.
b) Revenge
c) There is no reason it is just the way he is.
d) Desire for attention.
e) Both B and D
4) In child to child conflicts you should allow children to try to solve their own problems - you are there to facilitate the discussion and to ensure that no one gets physically hurt.
a) False
b) True
5) What are the 3 F's?
a) Fierce, Forgetful and Unforgiving
b) Follow, Forgiving and Unforgettable
c) Fair, Firm and Friendly
d) Both C and B
6) When disciplining a camper don't ________ at them from across the room. Choose the right word.
a) Throw tables
b) Shout
c) Point
d) Blow kisses
7) You discipline in order to keep the children _____.
a) Angry
b) Happy
c) In line
d) Safe
8) What is an adult's job when helping children solve their problems?
a) To have them do nothing and do it all for them.
b) To leave them on their own, they have to figure it out themselves.
c) To convince them that there is no problem.
d) To help the children remain focused on the problem solving process.
9) Name calling, yelling and put downs are examples of what type of abuse?
a) Physical
b) Verbal
c) Neglect
d) Emotional
10) Not giving affection, inappropriate demands and exposure to family violence is what type of abuse?
a) Physical
b) Verbal
c) Neglect
d) Emotional
11) When a Camper is wetting the bed you should NEVER draw attention to the situation.
a) True
b) False
12) Any kind of abuse of Campers, Staff or Volunteers is______?
a) Always excepted
b) Sometimes allowed
c) Tolerated depending on the situation.
d) Will NEVER be tolerated
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