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Question 1 of 10

1. Question

Which one of the following is NOT true?

If dealt with appropriately within the church, suspected child abuse need not be reported to the New York State child abuse agencies.
It is the practice of CPC to disclose to the congregation the basic facts regarding the commission of sexual misconduct, taking into consideration truth, confidentiality, and ongoing investigations.
Each person to whom this policy applies are expected to cooperate with civil authorities in a civil investigation of alleged sexual abuse.
An individual suspected of sexual misconduct may be advised by the Personnel Committee to take an administrative leave.

Question 2 of 10

2. Question

The conceptual framework of dignity, worth, and justice found in CPC’s Policy on Sexual Ethics is based on

Scripture and the Book of Confessions.
The Mission Directions of the Presbytery of Genesee Valley.
the Book of Order of the PC(USA).
New York State Social Services Law.

Question 3 of 10

3. Question

In New York State, a child is defined as a person

less than 5 years old.
less than 12 years old.
less than 16 years old.
less than 18 years old.

Question 4 of 10

4. Question

Church staff refers to individuals who are

employees sanctioned to perform a function on behalf of CPC.
employees or volunteers sanctioned to perform a function on behalf of CPC.
committee members sanctioned to perform a function on behalf of CPC.
members of CPC.

Question 5 of 10

5. Question

The Policy on Sexual Ethics of Central Presbyterian Church applies to

CPC staff.
CPC staff, congregants, and committee members.
CPC staff, congregants, committee members, and volunteers.
CPC staff, congregants, volunteers, and organizations using CPC’s facilities.

Question 6 of 10

6. Question

According to the Policy on Sexual Ethics of Central Presbyterian Church, which of the following would NOT be considered to be sexual malfeasance?

sexual relationship between a pastor and a church member
sexual relationship between two teens in a youth group
sexual relationship between a pastor and a staff member
sexual relationship between the youth group leader and a member of the youth group

Question 7 of 10

7. Question

Any person may initiate formal proceedings to deal with an issue of sexual misconduct by

making an accusation against a person covered by this policy.
forwarding information received from any source that an offense may have been committed by a person covered by this policy.
making a self-accusation.
all of the above.

Question 8 of 10

8. Question

The formal proceedings to deal with an issue of sexual misconduct are initiated with a written allegation or accusation, followed by

written allegation or accusation being received by the Clerk of Session, report by the clerk to the session, formation of an investigating committee appointed by the clerk.
written allegation or accusation being received by the Clerk of Session, report by the clerk to the pastor (who decides if the matter should proceed), formation of an investigating committee appointed by the pastor.
written allegation or accusation being received by the Clerk of Session, report by the clerk to the presbytery, formation of an investigating committee appointed by the presbytery.
written allegation or accusation being received by the Clerk of Session and report by the clerk to the New York State authorities (who are responsible for the matter from that point on).

Question 9 of 10

9. Question

Inquiries from the media regarding reported or alleged sexual misconduct shall be directed to

the church’s administrative assistant
any member of session
the Clerk of Session
the church’s pastor

Question 10 of 10

10. Question

Who is responsible for communicating CPC’s Policy on Sexual Ethics to employees of the church?

The pastor
The Clerk of Session
The Personnel Committee
The session

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