Safety Procedures

During a World Race Relief experiences, participants
may work in ministries that include calculated risks. While the World
Race Relief program seeks to manage what risks are taken, the program
also seeks to reach out to those who are trapped in less than ideal
situations. This document explains policies and procedures for
ministering in these areas.

Prior
to Beginning Ministry
Before a squad or team(s) enter into an area, they will participate in a
briefing conducted by the squad leader(s), local ministry contacts,
and/or World Race staff. Participants are required to attend this
briefing and adhere to any and all advice given during this time.
Participants should clearly understand the locations to visit and not to
visit, any language to use or not use, what types of clothing to wear
and avoid, how to recognize when a situation should be avoided, and what
to do should an emergency arise.

During
this briefing participants should again read the following information.

During
Ministry
Groups should remember to always begin ministry with prayer. Ministry
should always be conducted in groups of never less than 3. As often as
possible, that group should include a strong male presence, except when
working in areas of prostitution. The groups of 3 or more should never
be separated by more than 5 feet at any given moment or for any reason.
The group members must agree to strictly hold each other accountable to
all guidelines given during the ministry briefing. If at any point any
member of the group has any feeling that a situation is becoming unsafe,
all group members must leave together. Participants must understand
that their personal safety comes before a ministry opportunity. Each
group member should understand what to do and where to go for safety.

In
Case of Emergency
If an unsafe situation arises, the first priority is to get to safety.
Groups should take whatever means necessary to insure that all group
members remain safe. Safety is not the responsibility of one person, but
of the group as a whole at all times.

Once
the group arrives at a safe point, the second priority is communication.
One member of the group should contact the local ministry contact,
other team members, and the squad leader to inform them of the situation
and present circumstances. The squad leader should then communicate
with the local ministry contact, , and World Race staff concerning the
situation and plan of action.

The
third priority is to debrief the situation. Team
members, no matter how close to the event, need time and an environment
to process. The squad leader(s), team leaders, and should work together
to accomplish this.