Here is a useful quiz to test your decision making skills when dealing with young people.
1. You over hear two young people in your waiting area discussing the use of a date rape drug on an unsuspecting individual this forth coming weekend. - Do you: a. Ignore the conversation as it has nothing to do with you b. Ask them to stop the discussion in your public area c. When you have a meeting with the young person you ask them not to discuss such topics in your waiting area d. Do you talk to the young people regarding the consequences of their actions with the date rape drug.
2. Sarah is 15 years old and has informed you that she is pregnant. - Do you: a. Rush straight in and tell her parents b. Give her the option of keeping or terminating the pregnancy c. Give her lots of information, advice and guidance that will help Sarah d. Tell Sarah she has made a big mistake and she is ruining her life
3. You are tipped off by a work colleague that Johnny is a trouble maker and can be a real handful at times. - Do you: a. Totally avoid Johnny b. Don’t judge a book by its cover and engage with Johnny c. Only talk to Johnny when he approaches you d. Make it clear to Johnny that you have marked his card and will be keeping a very close eye on him.
4. Brian is 14 years old and has been known for selling and using drugs. - Do you: a. Inform the police b. Talk to Brian and also inform his parents as you only have his best interests at heart c. Talk to Brian about the dangers and consequences then sign post him to the relevant agencies d. Take the situation into your own hands and confiscate the drugs and pass them to the police
5. Nazreen (Muslim young person) attends an interview and keeps her veil on the whole time however, you wished you could have saw Nazreens face as her answers were excellent and a decisions now needs to be made between Nazreen and another candidate. Do you: a. Score as fairly as possible based on the points scoring system. b. Choose the other candidate as the veil that Nazreen wears may be off putting to the public accessing the service. c. Ask Nazreen to attend a second interview and not wear her veil this time round. d. Choose Nazreen for the job as it will be a good profile for the company showing that no prejudices take place.
6. To comply with Equal Opportunities and ensure that everybody has an equal chance, you advertise in the local press about a really prestigious exciting job with your company. Following interviews do you: a. Give it to somebody in your company as an internal promotion b. Give to a candidate that is not employed by your company as they scored the highest points. c. Give it to a person that you have had earmarked for the job even though they didn’t score too well at interview d. Re-advertise the post and inform the earmarked candidate the areas of weakness that need to be developed in order to get the job this time.
7. Paul is heard talking to his mate while waiting for his appointment that he has just bought a knife and is excited about his new purchase. Do you: a. Assume Paul is bragging to his mate and ignore silly boyish behaviour. b. Decide Paul has nothing to do with you and let your colleagues deal with it. c. Summon Paul and his mate to your office and confiscate the knife off them then ask them to leave the building. d. Ask Paul and his mate into your office and discuss the dangers of knife crime and the consequences.
8. You see a young person been bullied outside of your office by a two other young people. Do you: a. Close your blinds, if you can’t see the bullying then it cant be happening b. Inform security and get the young people moved on c. Go outside and tell the young people to stop acting in an anti-social manner d. Go outside and make sure the young person is ok and try to calm down the situation by talking to all individuals involved