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Youth protection in higher education

Clery Center for Security on Campus
Clery Center works with colleges sand universities to create safer campuses. Training and information is available on the Jeanne Clery Act and related laws.

Managing Camp Liability (2017)
This article outlines risk considerations for planning and executing a camp (or other youth program).

National Center for Campus Public Safety Planning for the Safety of Minors – Routine and Emergency Situations (2016)
National expert in Safety of Minors issues, Ann Franke, offers a handbook of resources addressing safety of minors on campus.

University Risk Management & Insurance Association – Nine Steps for Preventing the Sexual Abuse of Minors on Campus (2012)
Richard, Dangel, CEO of Praesidium Inc. offers a 9-step strategy for prevention of risk of sexual abuse occurrences on campus.

Prevention and Response

CDC Preventing Child Sexual Abuse Within Youth-Serving Organizations
This publication of the Centers for Disease Control offers strategies to guide hiring, training and supervision of staff and volunteers who would work with youth, as well as creating safe environments and responding to suspected abuse.

Darkness to Light

Through the combination of research, education, and community advocacy, Darkness to Light uses a social behavior change approach to pioneer new training initiatives that bring child sexual abuse to the attention of the broader cultural conversation.

National Sexual Violence Resource Center – Preventing Child Sexual Abuse Resources

This link includes several useful educational resources for organizations, schools and communities to explore to increase child abuse prevention efforts.

WVU Campus Resources

WVU University Police and Office of Emergency Management

The University Police Department was created in 1961 by an act of the WV Legislature to maintain law and order on the West Virginia University campuses by working to prevent crime and by apprehending perpetrators when crimes do occur. This department is now one of the larger police departments in the state and serves a diverse community with a focus on service and protection. We look forward to serving your needs while visiting, studying, living or working at our campus

WVU Record Retention Program Sponsors are required to retain program-related documentation per WVU Record Retention Schedule and the Office of General Counsel.

Cybersafety

CommonSense.org

Media and technology information tailored to parents, educators, and advocates.

ConnectSafely.org

Research-based safety tips, parents’ guidebooks, advice, news and commentary on tech use and policy.

Cyberbullying Prevention

Guidance on recognizing and preventing cyberbullying from stopbullying.gov.

NetSmartz

It provides age-appropriate videos and activities to help teach children be safer online with the goal of helping children to become more aware of potential online risks and empowering them to help prevent victimization by making safer choices on- and offline.

Protecting kids online

Parental Control Guide for Online Safety

Strategies to talk to kids about online safety and employ parental controls for supervision.

Statewide Resources

West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources Bureau for Children and Families

The Bureau for Children and Families provides an accessible, integrated, comprehensive quality service system for West Virginia's children, families, and adults to help them achieve maximum potential and improve their quality of life.

WVDHHR Camp Safety Resources for Parents

One of the most exciting days for a child is getting ready for summer camp. But, as a parent, you are also thinking about health and safety.

West Virginia Center for Children's Justice

A statewide trauma informed response to child maltreatment and children’s exposure to violence.

SHIELDTask Force

At SHIELD Task Force, we believe this can be done by mobilizing a statewide coalition of law enforcement agencies, nonprofit organizations, faith communities, professionals, and volunteers to educate the public, empower victims, stop predators, and support survivors.

National Resources

American Camp Association

The mission of the American Camp Association is enriching the lives of children, youth and adults through the camp experience.

Zero Abuse Project 

Zero Abuse Project is a 501(c)(3) organization committed to transforming institutions in order to effectively prevent, recognize, and respond to child sexual abuse.

Our programs are designed to provide cross-disciplinary education and training, advocacy for systemic legal change, guidance for survivor support, and emerging technologies. We take a holistic approach by also recognizing and addressing the intersecting forms of child maltreatment in connection with child sexual abuse.

Zero Abuse Project is working to eliminate child sexual abuse in all of its forms.

West Virginia University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture by promoting diversity, inclusion, equality, and intercultural and intercommunity outreach. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, marital or family status, pregnancy, veteran status, service in the uniformed services (as defined by state and federal law), religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression in the administration of any of its educational programs, activities, or with respect to admission or employment.

– Board of Governors Rule 1.6

Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

1085 Van Voorhis Road Suite 250
P.O. Box 6202, Morgantown WV 26506-6202

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Report Child Abuse or Neglect

Trust your gut feeling. If you suspect any type of child abuse or neglect, including physical or sexual abuse, report it immediately.

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File a Complaint

There's no place for discrimination and harassment  on our campus. If you have experienced or have knowledge of discrimination or harassment, please report it to us.

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