CHILD PROTECTION & MINORS ON CAMPUS

The University of Colorado offers many educational, cultural, service learning, volunteer, athletic, and other programs specifically for children. Operating programs for children creates obligations for the campus to protect children. Campuses also have an obligation to design and operate their programs for children​ in compliance with state and federal law, the Protection of Children Participating in University-Run and University-Contracted Programs for Children, and related procedures.

In 2018, CU Anschutz adopted Policy 3001—Child Protection Policy.  This policy clarifies expectations and outlines campus requirements for protecting children participating in programs for minors. 

• All adults working directly with minors will need to review Appendix A Behavioral Standards (Do's and don'ts)
• The University organization sponsoring or hosting minors must complete Appendix B Notice of Program with Participation of Children.
  • Appendix B Notice of Program with Participation of Children can be completed via the online form or the fillable PDF attached to Policy 3001—Child Protection Policy.

Minors visiting University facilities and participating in university-sponsored programs and activities require particular vigilance to protect their safety and well-being. This policy sets forth the expectations for university students, faculty, staff, and volunteers, as well as nonaffiliated individuals and organizations that operate programs using university facilities that involve interaction with minors. 

Cross References:

• University of Colorado APS 7009 Protection of Children Participating in University-Run and University-Contracted Programs for Children
• University of Colorado APS 5014 Sexual Misconduct
• CU Anschutz | Denver Sexual Misconduct, Intimate Partner Violence and Stalking Policy
• University of Colorado APS 5050 Background Checks
• University of Colorado Risk Management Volunteer, Trainee and Minor Participants

CU Anschutz is committed to maintaining an environment free from sexual misconduct, and discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political ideology. An employee and/or volunteer who suspects a child participating in a program for minors is being abused, harassed, mistreated, or neglected by any person(s) shall report such information to law enforcement immediately and shall also notify their supervisor and/or the campus administrator. University employees who are mandatory reporters under Colorado law (see C.R.S. § 19-3-304) shall report pursuant to the provisions in that law.  If any person has reason to suspect a minor has been subject to neglect or abuse, they must immediately do the following:

• Inform the CU Anschutz Police Department 303-724-2000
• If a member of the University may be involved in or has engaged in abuse, harassment, mistreatment or neglect, you must also report directly to the Office of Equity; make a report
• Document in the Canvas Minors on Campus site.
  

Please see the Risk Management Page for more details.

External, unaffiliated, non-university organizations to CU Anschutz requesting to use our CU Anschutz facilities to host a camp or program for minors, the internal (CU Anschutz employee) co-sponsor is responsible for ensuring all policies are complied with.