Read our Family Guide for information related to common practices, procedures, and helpful tips for
most of our summer Youth Programs.
UNH Commitment to Minor Student Safety & Well-Being
The University of New Hampshire and its youth programs are committed to providing a community that is welcoming, inclusive, diverse, and equitable. Our values include civility and mutual respect with minor students and their families, as well as supporting that same respect among our youth participants.
Further, the health and safety of all UNH youth program participants is important to us, and we strive to maintain a healthy environment that promotes safety and enjoyment for all. Please review the additional tabs in this section for more information.
UNH Policy and Procedures for the Protection of Minors
The University of New Hampshire is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for minors who participate in University programs and activities that occur on and off campus. To that end, in May, 2014, the University adopted a Policy and accompanying Procedures for the Protection of Minors. Both documents were updated in September, 2017 resulting in minor revisions, increased clarity, and to reflect changes in NH State Law. The policy and procedures seek to protect program participants who are minors (under the age of 18) and to provide guidance to University faculty, staff, and students who provide programming to minors.
Key aspects of the Policy and Procedures are:
- Requirements for staff/volunteers interacting with minors to undergo a criminal background check
- Staff requirements for Protection of Minors training which includes:
- NH State Law requirements
- Recommended staff to child supervision ratios
- Hiring procedures for staff working with minors
- Recognizing signs of and reporting suspicion of child abuse and neglect
- General safety and supervision considerations in working with children
- Requirements for non-UNH groups serving minors that use UNH facilities
All UNH Youth Program managers must understand and comply with the UNH Policy and Procedures for the Protection of Minors.
