This course is designed to familiarize members of the Columbia community with University policy and relevant law on reporting suspected child abuse and maltreatment of minors. The course includes definitions of child abuse and maltreatment, possible signs and indicators, appropriate responses, how to report a concern, and appropriate interactions and boundaries with minors.
The Protection of Minors Training will be offered both online via the University’s learning management system, ELM, as well in a few limited live training sessions.
Who should take this course?
Members of the Columbia University community, or its third-party affiliates, who interact with, supervise, chaperone, or otherwise oversee minors in programs or activities at the University or sponsored by the University.
Webcast (60 minutes)
For your convenience, there is a 60-minute online training available to all those who work with minors. To access the training, please register your program and the training will be assigned to you.
Live Training
If you are interested in a live (in person or virtual) training for your group, please contact us at [email protected].