In order to protect Alateens, Alateen Group Sponsors and Al Anon Members Involved in Alateen Service and to strengthen the worldwide fellowship of Al Anon and Alateen so that it will continue to serve the diverse needs of our members no matter what their ages, we resolve to adopt the following Safety and Behavioral Requirements for the Arkansas Area 02 Al Anon Family Groups. It is hoped that Alateen Sponsors and Al Anon Members Involved in Alateen Service being positive representatives of the Al Anon and Alateen fellowship will abide by these requirements. Alateen Sponsors and Al Anon Members Involved in Alateen Service should make sure that the Alateens under their supervision abide by the Safety and Behavioral Requirements at all times, always keeping in mind that these requirements are for the benefit of all the members of the Al Anon Family Groups.

1. Every Al Anon Member Involved in Alateen Service (AMIAS) must
a.  be an Al Anon member attending regular weekly meetings.
b. be at least 21 years old.
c.  have at least two years in Al Anon in addition to any time spent in Alateen.
d.  not have been convicted of a felony.
e.  not have been criminally charged with any type of child abuse:
f.  not have been criminally charged with any crime of a sexual nature.
g.  not have been found by a state agency to have abused or neglected a child.
h.  not engage in any overt or covert sexual interaction (whether consensual or not) with an Alateen member including but not limited to
          1) touching an Alateen member inappropriately,
          2) dating an Alateen member,
          3) holding or hugging an Alateen member in an inappropriate manner.
i. not be currently exhibiting emotional problems, which could result in harm to Alateen members.
j. not conduct themselves in a manner contrary to applicable laws.

2.  All Arkansas Alateens attending Alateen Conferences, Mini Conferences, etc. will abide by the Arkansas Area 02 Safety and Behavioral Requirements and any additional guidelines adopted by the governing bodies of each conference.

3.  Any Arkansas Alateen asked to speak at any event will be accompanied by an Alateen Group Sponsor, an Al Anon Member Involved in Alateen Service, or a parent or legal guardian.

4.  Any Alateens not transported by a parent or legal guardian will have a signed and notarized transportation form with them.

5.  Alateens attending Assembly will complete an Alateens Attending Assembly Form.

6. No Alateen name or phone number should be published outside of the Alateen meeting. AIS requests for Alateen information should be routed to the Alateen Group Sponsor.

7.  If an Alateen Group Sponsor has to be absent from a meeting, the Sponsor is responsible for making sure that an AMIAS attends the meeting.

8. An AMAIS is an Al Anon member who is willing to serve as a backup for an Alateen Group Sponsor or may be willing to assist in supervising Alateens as needed. These members must complete and have on record with the Area Alateen Coordinator and their District, the Al Anon Member Involved in Alateen Service Responsibility Agreement and AMIAS form.

9. It is suggested that since District Representatives may attend Alateen meetings in their District without a group conscience of the Alateens that District Representatives complete this process.

10. Alateen Group Sponsors will arrive early and stay until the Alateens leave the meeting place or are in the company of a parent or guardian.

11. Each Sponsor of a registered Alateen Group will have rules for Alateen behavior which must include the following:
        a. No illegal drug or alcohol use before, during or after the meeting
        b. No weapons of any type including knives or firearms are permitted at meetings
        c: No inappropriate public displays of affection
        d. No behavior that is harmful to the Alateens or others will be condoned
        e.No disruptive behavior which interferes with the primary purpose of the meeting
        will be condoned.