Policies and Guidelines for All Programs Involving Minors

In addition to the required POM Training, all programs involving Minors shall incorporate the following policies and guidelines:

Staff Training must include, at a minimum, information about responsibilities and expectations, policies, procedures, and enforcement; appropriate crisis/emergency responses; safety and security precautions; confidentiality issues involving minors; and mandated reporting.
All staff must know how to request local emergency services and how to report suspected child abuse;
Staff should be prepared to inform program participants about safety and security procedures, policies and rules specific to the program, University rules, and behavioral expectations.
Each program shall develop and publish to participants and their parent/legal guardian the rules and discipline measures applicable to the program. Program participants must abide by all University regulations and may be removed from the program for non-compliance with rules.

The following must be included in program rules:

The possession or use of alcohol and other drugs, fireworks, guns and other weapons is prohibited.
No violence, including sexual abuse or harassment, will be tolerated.
No sexual conduct or interaction between minor program participants and any other participant or any staff member is permitted.
Hazing of any kind is prohibited.
Bullying of any kind, including verbal, physical, and cyber bullying, is prohibited.
No theft of property regardless of owner will be tolerated.
No use of tobacco products (smoking is prohibited in all University buildings) will be tolerated.
Misuse or damage of University property is prohibited.
The inappropriate use of cameras, imaging, and digital devices is prohibited including use of such devices in showers, restrooms, or other areas where privacy is expected by participants.
Title IX prohibits sex discrimination (including sexual harassment and/or sexual abuse) against minor participants in any of the University’s education programs or activities, including recreational and/or athletic programs or services operated by the University.

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