Youth Protection Practices
Youth Programs
Ï㽶ֱ²¥ 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 Ï㽶ֱ²¥ 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 Ï㽶ֱ²¥ 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. Ï㽶ֱ²¥ 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 Ï㽶ֱ²¥ 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 Ï㽶ֱ²¥ owned or controlled premises, or Youth Programs sponsored by Ï㽶ֱ²¥. Youth Programs must be sponsored by or affiliated with a Ï㽶ֱ²¥ school, unit, department or student organization and must be specifically authorized by the Ï㽶ֱ²¥ 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 Ï㽶ֱ²¥'s Youth Protection Practices, you may reach out the the Ï㽶ֱ²¥ 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