According to The World Health Organization (WHO), the consequences of child maltreatment include impaired lifelong physical and mental health, and the social and occupational outcomes can ultimately slow a country’s economic and social development. Maltreatment causes stress that is associated with disruption in early brain development. Extreme stress can impair the development of the nervous and immune systems.

The Board of Trustees recognizes that RAS students may potentially be the victims of any form of abuse or neglect. Because of its continuing concern for the health and welfare of all RAS students, the Board established policy 7.500: Child Safety and Welfare, with supporting guidelines and procedures to be established by the school’s administration.