[SCA-AE] ANNOUNCE: Background Check FAQ

[Caryl]

Mistress Phiala,

This does not trump common sense (completely, anyway!)  If a child is
with their parent, I presume all is well.  If you are the officer
running a youth activity and a child shows up with the parent, you are
covered for Two-Deep.

The background check does not eliminate Two-Deep, it is in addition to
Two-Deep.

Demos are more of a gray area.  If we are attending a demo at a school,
the teacher is in charge of the children and we are guests.  Stick with
Two-Deep, you are otherwise fine.  Same with Scout Troup demos, etc.  If
we are running a demo at one of our events - like a fight practice, then
we need to have someone with a check if there are child-specific
activities at the demo.

If you have a large room, and are running three different tables with
youth activities, you can have one person with a check cover it.  Again,
common sense not completely dead here.

Good questions all!

-Caryl


Phiala's questions...

On Jan 19, 2008 11:57 AM, Caryl <caryl at faerhaga.org> wrote:

> This rule has been in effect for some time now.  Please, please -
> everyone make sure that when children are present, this rule is being
> followed.  The child's parents count as one of the adults if they are
> present.

Only one? Does that mean that we can't leave a child alone with
its parent? Diaper changes and bathroom trips just got sooo
much more complicated. Or does this not completely trump
common sense?

> Background checks are only required for CHILD-SPECIFIC activites.  If
> I'm teaching a calligraphy class and kids show up - two deep rule.  If
> I'm teaching a children's class - background check.

So I can't teach a class aimed at kids unless I'm warranted and
background-checked? What about doing demos at local
schools? Does everyone participating need a background
check since that's an organized activity aimed at children?