• Read more about Youth activity incident reporting

When in doubt, report it out

If a child is in immediate danger, call 911 to obtain immediate protection for the child and the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456. 

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Safeguarding minors in research environments

The Protection of Minors policy applies to all interactions with minors in labs and research settings. Faculty and staff must fully comply with ASU Youth Activities requirements before engaging with minors. 

• Read more about Third-party youth programs

Standards for hosting external youth programs

Third-party activities are programs, activities or events with minors organized by non-university individuals or entities occurring on university premises.

Third-party staff are solely responsible for the care, custody or control of minors. ASU personnel will not be asked or expected to supervise minors participating in third-party activities.

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Requirements for operating ASU youth activities

ASU youth activities are programs, activities or events involving minors who will be in care, custody or control of university personnel or volunteers. These activities may take place on or off campus, in-person or virtually.

• Read more about Youth Activity Guidelines

Setting standards for safe youth activities

The ASU Youth Activity Guidelines and procedures provide a framework of practices and standards to uphold the Protection of Minors policy and safeguard minors participating in university-sponsored activities and events.

Contact YPPO with questions about these guidelines and procedures, or to determine how they apply to your youth activity. 

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Creating safe spaces for future Sun Devils

ASU is committed to providing safe environments for all youth participating in university-run or affiliated activities on and off campus — in person or virtual.

The university has established mandatory youth protection protocols and reporting responsibilities based on state and federal law.

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Transform how we learn, work and lead

The Human Empowerment through AI Technology — HEAT — program empowers Business and Finance employees to find efficient solutions to everyday problems and reduce steps in routine work.

The HEAT program includes three levels of training: