chaperoners
Chaperoners are individuals designated to accompany other people to supervise, protect, and ensure orderly conduct in various settings. The term is a variant of chaperone; chaperone is the more common form, while chaperoner appears in some contexts as an alternate spelling. Chaperoners traditionally accompany minors or vulnerable individuals to social, educational, or medical environments to prevent inappropriate behavior, safeguard safety, and enforce rules.
Common roles include supervising field trips, school dances, performances, or other events; escorting travelers on tours;
Selection and training typically involve background checks, safeguarding or child-protection training, first aid, and familiarity with
Legal and ethical considerations include consent, confidentiality, mandatory reporting of abuse or neglect, and compliance with
In contemporary usage, the role is most often described as that of a chaperone, with chaperoner serving