Responding to Reports of Red-Flag or Inappropriate Behaviors and/or Policy Violations

Policy for when a supervisor or an administrator receives a report of red-flag, or inappropriate behaviors or policy violations, from an employee, volunteer, member or a parent/guardian.

If a supervisor or an administrator receives a report of red-flag, or inappropriate behaviors or policy violations, from an employee, volunteer, member or a parent/guardian, the supervisor is instructed to do the following:  

  • Report the incident to the next level supervisor.  
  • Speak with the employee or volunteer who reported the incident.  
  • Review the file of the employee or volunteer to determine if similar complaints were reported.   
  • Determine the appropriate response based on the report.  Taking into consideration the following factors:
    • Context of red-flag or inappropriate behaviors or policy violations.  
    • Severity of red-flag or inappropriate behaviors or policy violations.  
    • History of red-flag or inappropriate behaviors or policy violations.  
    • Trainability of employee or volunteer  
  • Review completed Incident report.  
  • Contact the state authorities to file a report if applicable.   
  • If appropriate notify parents/guardians.  
  • Advise the individual who reported the behavior that the report is being taken very seriously.   


Based on the information gathered, the following may be required:  

  • Increased monitoring of the employees, volunteer or program.  
  • If the policy violations are confirmed, the employee may face disciplinary action up to and including termination.   
  • If more information is needed, interview and/or survey other employees, volunteers or members.