[DOWNLOAD] Guidelines on the use of Social Networking sites

[CYW.com]

Following a good discussion in this thread here, we have finally finished some resources on using Social Networking sites

I am sure that this document will grow as people think of more things to add.

I am grateful to all who have suggested ideas, and particularly to Fr. Dominic Howarth for allowing me to use a very good document prepared by Brentwood Youth Service.


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[ra-rainbow]

I  was a bit surprised that interacting with a minor by a social networking site was considered tolerable in ANY circumstance.

The RC/CofE school where I am a p/t RC chaplain recently had to dismiss a T.A. who had done this (and other misdemeanours) and the school will consider disciplinary action on any staff member who interacts with students in these ways.

Yours,

Fr. Bob Rainbow

[CYW.com]

It seems to me to be umcommon for a school or youth work project to band Social networking interaction all together, but of course they have the right to do so. If an organisation does decide that such a ban is wise, then of course the employee should follow it faithfully.

In general terms though, I think interacting with YP on Social networking sites is okay as long as sensible measures are understood and observed.