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Unitarian Universalist
Code of Ethics for Adults Working with Youth
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| Adults and older youth
who are in leadership roles are in a position of stewardship
and play a key role in fostering spiritual development of both
individuals and the community. It is, therefore, especially
important that those in leadership positions be well qualified
to provide the special nurture, care and support that will
enable youth to develop a positive sense of self and a spirit
of independence and responsibility. The relationship between
young people and their leaders must be one of mutual respect
if the positive potential is to be realized. |
| There are no more
important areas of growth than those of self-worth and the
development of a healthy identity as a sexual being. Adults
play a key role in assisting youth in these areas of growth.
Wisdom dictates that youth and adults suffer damaging effects
when leaders become sexually involved with young persons in
their care; therefore, leaders will refrain from engaging in
sexual, seductive or erotic behavior with youth. Neither shall
they sexually harass or engage in behavior with youth which
constitutes verbal, emotional, or physical
abuse. | |
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Joseph Priestley District Youth
Steering Committee |
| * Rules and Guidelines
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| All Conferees must
pre-register |
| No walk-ins, visits or early
departures |
| No leaving grounds during
conference |
| No Possession or use of alcohol or
drugs |
No borrowing of cigarettes
and
no use or possession
or tobacco products
where it is illegal to do
so |
| No weapons or violence |
No sexual activity whatsoever
[One person
under any covering (e.g., blanket, sleeping bag)] |
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| * Any additional rules set
by the host congregation will be followed. |
* DYSC recognizes the "NO"
rule:
use of the word "no" is a signal for others to
cease any behavior that may cause the conferee to become
uncomfortable. |
| * All leaders will be
informed of the Code of Ethics and Conference Rules
and agree to them before assuming their leadership roles. In
case of violation, appropriate action will be taken, including
removal from a Conference. |
| * I have read these guidelines and
understand the consequences of my breaking them. I understand
that my role as an advisor is an active important one and that
I am to set a good example and be supportive at
conferences.
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