Additional Resources
This brochure from the NYC Administration for Children’s Services addresses questions often asked by friends, neighbors, and relatives about recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect.
As part of its ongoing effort to ensure the safety and well-being of New York City’s children, the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) provides a Parents’ Guide to the New York State Child Neglect and Abuse Laws. ACS acknowledges the many challenges that families and children encounter. This publication provides useful information about the New York State laws that protect children.
This from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services includes chapters on prevention, overcoming challenges, developing processes, and implementing training.
Primary guidance to which this policy responds:
- Title 6 of Article 6 of the New York State Social Services Law, §§411-428 define child abuse and maltreatment.
- Article 10 of the New York State Family Court Act, §1012 further defines child abuse, maltreatment and other key terms commonly used in investigations and reports.
- Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) is a Federal Civil Rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex and gender in any education program or activity receiving federal funds. Title IX states: No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
- The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, 20 U.S.C.§1092(f) (the “Clery Act”) requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to keep and disclose information about crime on and near their campuses with penalties for infractions.
Cross references to related policies:
- Sexual Respect at Columbia University
- Employment Policies and Procedures on Discrimination and Harassment
- Columbia University Non-Discrimination Statement and Policy
- Romantic and Sexual Relationship Policy Between Faculty and Undergraduate Students
- Gender Based Misconduct Policies for Students
- The Blue Folder: Resources for Students in Distress
- Guidelines for Short-term Visitors in Research-Related Activities
Columbia University is committed to promoting a safe environment for minors who participate in our programs and activities. We have taken a number of important steps to establish safeguards for your child:
- We have revised our policy on Reporting Suspected Abuse and Maltreatment of Minors.
- We have established clear requirements for reporting abuse and maltreatment.
- We have developed a website that contains valuable information on the protection of minors at Columbia for faculty, staff, and families.
- We are educating members of the University community about the signs of abuse and maltreatment and how to make a report.
- We are educating members of the University community on safety measures to protect your child whether they are here with us on our campuses, or working with us virtually.
- We are requiring certain categories of adults who participate in programs or activities involving minors to clear criminal background checks and other screening requirements,