Because the College has the power to revoke and suspend a teacher s certificate, you should take all complaints seriously. If you do lay a complaint, you must provide that member with a copy. Search and Seizure Members are best served when board policies dictate that they should never participate in searches except in situations of extreme emergency. Members should immediately notify school administrators that a search may have to be conducted in order to enforce school policies. The search and the decision to conduct it should, in all but extreme emergency situations, be the responsibility of the administration or the police.
Abuse can arise from physical harm, sexual abuse, neglect or emotional abuse.
Assault Section 43 of the Criminal Code contains a defence for teachers who use reasonable force for the correction of students. However, members should be cautious about physically dealing with a student unless another student is at risk. Male members are also particularly vulnerable to charges of sexual assault or sexual exploitation. Whether or not the student has consented is irrelevant. Sexual assault is simply an assault that takes place in circumstances which suggest a sexual motive.