Prevention of Abuse and Neglect

(A) The operator shall have written policies and procedures in place to protect campers from both abuse and neglect (as defined in 110 CMR 2.00: Glossary) while in the camp’s care and custody. (B) The operator shall develop and follow written procedures for reporting of any suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect in accordance with procedures described in M.G.L. c. 119, § 51A. The procedures shall include: (1) All staff shall immediately report any suspected child abuse or neglect. The report shall be made either to the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families or its successor, or to the camp director. (2) The camp director shall immediately report suspected abuse or neglect to the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families, or its successor. (3) The camp director shall notify in writing the Department and the Board of Health if a report is filed pursuant to M.G.L. c. 119, § 51A alleging abuse or neglect of a child while in the care of the recreational camp for children or during a program-related activity. The report filed pursuant to M.G.L. c. 119, § 51A itself shall not be forwarded to the Department or Board of Health. (C) The operator shall cooperate in all official investigations of abuse or neglect, including identifying parents of campers currently or previously enrolled in the camp who may have been in contact with the subject of the investigation. (D) The operator shall ensure an allegedly abusive or neglectful staff person shall not have any unsupervised contact with campers until the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families investigation is completed.