Youth Protection Practices
Youth Programs
Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ has a long tradition of operating or sponsoring a variety of programs for minors on our campuses. These youth programs provide many young people from the communities served by Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ the opportunity to experience who we are and what we do in fun and creative ways. Hosting youth programs also provides our students, faculty, staff and volunteers the opportunity to interact with and learn from the young people in our community. It is the goal of Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ to operate its youth programs in a safe and lawful manner, free of any form of child abuse or molestation including physical, mental or sexual, and in a manner to earn and maintain the public’s trust by the attentive administration of its youth programs. Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ operates its youth programs in compliance with laws and regulations established by the Texas Department of State Health Services, and with other state statues related to child abuse and sexual molestation.
Requirements for Hosting a Youth Program
All Youth Programs must be registered through and subject to a strict review and approval process from the Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ Office of Institutional Compliance.
All Youth Programs must complete a registration process in order to be approved for all Youth Programs that take place on Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ owned or controlled premises, or Youth Programs sponsored by Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ. Youth Programs must be sponsored by or affiliated with a Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ school, unit, department or student organization and must be specifically authorized by the Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ Youth Program Director on a per-program basis.
CONTACT US
If you have questions about hosting a Youth Program, or would like additional information on Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ's Youth Protection Practices, you may reach out the the Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ Youth Program Director.
Policies Related to Youth Programs & Minors on Campus
HSC OP 52.19, Youth Protection Practices
HSC OP 52.19, Attachment A - Supervision & Prohibited Conduct Acknowledgment Form
HSC OP 52.19, Attachment B - Youth Participant Program Agreement
HSC OP 52.19, Attachment C - Insurance Coverage Requirements for Youth Programs