Protecting minors in campus programs

Ensuring a safe environment for minors at U of I

University of Idaho is committed to providing a safe and enriching experience for minors participating in campus programs. Our Protection of Minors Standards outlines best practices, policies and procedures to ensure the well-being of youth while reducing risks for program organizers.

All youth-serving programs are responsible for following these standards, including the requirements for selecting, screening and training employees and volunteers. Training will be assigned to you by your youth program leader, whether you’re an employee, volunteer or U of I enrolled student. If you have questions about the training, reach out to your youth program director.

Youth serving program leaders need to schedule a consultation with U of I Risk to develop a written plan for implementing the standards. Your plan must include all required elements. Program leads can schedule a Protection of Minors consultation by contacting U of I Risk at ui-risk@edu.idaho.gov.

U of I employees can access internal Protection of Minors resources on Inside U of I.

Contractors and non-U of I events utilizing university property

Any contracts involving minors — whether for events, research or facility rentals — must comply with U of I policies. Contractors are held to the same safety standards as university employees and must register their programs with U of I Risk, sign a Facility Use Agreement and provide evidence of Sexual Abuse and Molestation coverage.

To get started, register your program by completing the Youth Services Program Registration form.

Training for non-employees in U of I events and programs

Training must be completed prior to work with minors, and every three (3) years or upon change in position (from Supervised to Authorized Adult). Programs may implement training in addition to the minimum required training.

All 4-H certified volunteers are required to complete training through your University of Idaho 4-H program. For details on the training requirements for your specific program, reach out to your 4-H program lead.

Training categories

After consulting with U of I Risk, each unit assigns participants a status of either Authorized Adult or Supervised Adult based on program requirements. Your status determines the trainings you must complete. Check with your program's managing unit to confirm which category you fall under.

Authorized Adults

Authorized Adults are individuals who may have direct and unsupervised contact with a minor. Authorized Adults are individuals (whether full-time, part-time, temporary, paid or unpaid), who in their official capacity interact with, supervise, chaperone, act as a caregiver for, or oversee and have responsibility for minors in U of I programs. Authorized Adults include but are not limited to U of I faculty, staff, other employees, volunteers, graduate and undergraduate students and interns.

Training for Authorized Adults consists of the four (4) training modules below.

Idaho Child Protective Act Training

Idaho Child Protective Act is a 15-minute course designed to inform Authorized Adults of their obligation to report child endangerment, as required by Idaho state law and U of I policy, and to give an overview of the reporting process.

Authorized Adults Training Track through UE EduRisk

In addition to the course above, Authorized Adults Training Track includes three UE EduRisk courses:

• Shine A Light is a 10-minute video that covers the warning signs of sexual abuse by adults, specific locations to keep an eye on and concrete steps for reporting incidents or suspicions
• Hiring Staff Who Work with Minors is a 30-minute course covering hiring practices, background checks, investigations and discipline
• Identifying and Reporting Sexual Misconduct is a 30-minute course covering predators, warning signs, danger areas, boundaries, codes of conduct and reporting

Trainees will need to self-register with UE EduRisk by clicking the Authorized Adults Training Track and providing their name and email address in the registration field and then logging in to access the UE EduRisk courses. Trainees are responsible for the certificate of their training records by retaining a copy for their own record as well as providing the documents to their unit/program supervisor.

Registration will require you to enter BRANCH CODE 1491-92056.

Questions regarding any of the courses on this page should be referred to U of I Risk by emailing ui-risk@edu.idaho.gov.

Supervised Adults

Supervised Adults are individuals who work with minors under the direction of an Authorized Adult. Supervised Adults do not have unsupervised contact with a minor.

Training for Supervised Adults consists of the one (1) training module below.

Supervised Adults Training Track through UE EduRisk

The Supervised Adults Training Track consists of one UE EduRisk training course:

• Shine A Light is a 10-minute video that covers the warning signs of sexual abuse by adults, specific locations to keep an eye on and concrete steps for reporting incidents or suspicions.

Trainees will need to self-register with UE EduRisk by clicking the Supervised Adults Training Track and providing their name and email address in the registration field and then logging in to access the UE EduRisk course. Trainees are responsible for the certificate of their training records by retaining a copy for their own record as well as providing the documents to their unit/program supervisor.

Registration will require you to enter BRANCH CODE 1491-92056.

Questions regarding any of the courses on this page should be referred to U of I Risk by emailing ui-risk@edu.idaho.gov.

See Protection of Minors Standards (PDF) for further information on protecting minors.

Reporting incidents and concerns

If you suspect abuse, neglect or any harm to a minor, you must report it within 24 hours.

Call:

• Idaho Department of Health and Welfare: 1-855-552-5437
  
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• Local law enforcement (Moscow Police): 208-882-2677

UIdaho supervisors must also report any incident to U of I's Security Office at 208-885-7233 (SAFE).

In emergency situations, call 911.