The University of Minnesota intentionally strives to provide a safe and inclusive environment for all minors (under the age of 18) participating in activities offered through the University. 

The Safety of Minors program:

• supports programs and policies involving youth protection; 
• coordinates compliance with the University’s policies impacting youth protection;  
• initiates reviews and leads communication of updated procedures and processes related to minors involved with a sponsored University unit.

Youth program staff and volunteers must be familiar with the steps necessary to remain in compliance with all relevant policies, regulations, and laws.

Youth programming and activities at the University of Minnesota intentionally strives to extend the resources and expertise of the University from a variety of disciplines to pre-college youth, (under the age of 18) through experiential, high-quality educational opportunities.

The University of Minnesota provides a safe and inclusive environment for all youth participating in activities offered through the University. The Safety of Minors unit supports programs and policies involving youth protection, is responsible for coordinating compliance with the University’s policies impacting youth protection and serves as the focal point for review and communication of updated procedures and processes to comply with such policies.

Youth program staff and volunteers must be familiar with the steps necessary to remain in compliance with all relevant policies, regulations, and laws.