Pre- Test Questions for Sexual Ethics and Boundaries Training Survey

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* 1. I feel comfortable, knowledgeable, and equipped to speak about issues of human sexuality in my Congregation.

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* 2. I can readily identify the components of verbal, non-verbal, and physical harassment.

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* 3. I am a layperson and I know what to do if I believe I am the victim of gender or sexual harassment.

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* 4. I am clergy and I know what to do if I believe I am the victim of gender or sexual harassment.

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* 5. I understand how clergy misconduct differs from other types of misconduct.

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* 6. I know the procedure to follow if misconduct by clergy has come to my attention.

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* 7. I know the procedure to follow if misconduct by a congregational lay leader has come to my attention.

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* 8. I understand the role of the Bishop and the Board of Ordained Ministry in responding to a complaint of clergy misconduct.

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* 9. I know the difference between sexual misconduct, gender harassment, and sexual harassment.

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* 10. I know how to respond when any form of harassment is reported to me.

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* 11. I know the nature of and how to respond to role-inappropriate sexual relationships when reported to me.

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* 12. I know how to respond when a report of abuse of a minor child has been brought to my attention.

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* 13. My professional boundaries are clear to my congregation, both online and in social situations.

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* 14. I am confident in how to respond to an attraction between clergy and a congregant, whether I am clergy or laity.

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* 15. I have a clear understanding of personal appropriate use of alcohol when interacting with congregants and in the community.

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* 16. I am comfortable pastoring minors via texting and other Internet-enabled media, with professional boundaries and accountability standards that are clear to all.

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* 17. I know how to train others in use of technology that is consistent with the policies of the Annual Conference and the values of the UMC.

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* 18. I know whether all congregational leaders have had professional boundaries training.

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* 19. One question I hope will be answered by this training is:

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* 20. The annual sexual ethics and boundaries training is helpful to my ministry.

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