Youth Protection Program on Campus

Everyone plays a role in protecting minors from abuse. Explore this webpage to learn more about how Cal State LA protects minors in its care and what you can do to help. The CSU has zero tolerance for child abuse and neglect.

 

Youth Protection Program Registration and Guideline

Risk Management (RM) is responsible for the Youth Protection Program at Cal State LA.  Cal State LA is committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for all members of the campus community and visiting members of the public, including minors on campus.

As part of our commitment to provide an open and safe campus environment for all, including minors, RM has developed the Protection of Minors Program. This program intends to identify events and activities that serve, or otherwise engage youth, and establish standards and protocols for their safety and protection.

All University departments and auxiliaries, employees (staff), students, and volunteers with regular or direct contact with youth must comply with university procedures and policies.

CSU Chancellor's Office Managing Risk in Youth Programs Resource Guide >

REGISTER YOUR EVENT, ACTIVITY, OR PROGRAM INVOLVING MINORS HERE

For Program Administrators

Programs with minor participants are required to meet various standards designed to help minimize the risk of child abuse in our programs. These standards include requirements for program registration, screening, background checks, training, reporting, responding to incidents, and more. 

Minors on Campus Protection Program Requirements and Standards

For Employees and Volunteers

Employees and volunteers who work with minors in University-run or -affiliated programs are required to meet certain training and reporting requirements. Visit this page to learn more.

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For External Organizations

Partnering with third-party organizations plays a crucial role in the success of youth programs. Cal State LA has established requirements to ensure safe and productive collaborations. All third-party organizations who wish to conduct a program or event involving minors on Cal State LA property must engage with the Cal State LA's Event Scheduling.

Youth Protection Program

Cal State LA has a wide range of activities including camps, clinics, workshops, recitals, tournaments, conferences, and competitions all of which have persons under the age of 18 as the majority of participants or attendees.

Cal State LA strives to offer safe and enjoyable educational environments for youth.  In support of that goal, Cal State LA committed to protecting youth who participate in CSU-organized programs. 

Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect Policy

Interacting with Minors in Virtual Settings

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Interacting with Minors in Virtual Settings

With the pandemic-driven increase in virtual programming, protecting minors in virtual settings is more important than ever. Select the image below to learn about policies, procedures, and best practices for interacting with minors through virtual mediums.

Protecting Minors in Virtual Settings

Additional Resources

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Additional information regarding Youth Programs can be found on the Managing Risks in Youth Programs Presentation by the CSU Chancellor's Office, presented at the 'Fitting the Pieces Conference.'