Youth Protection Program

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.

The Protection of Minors policy outlines requirements for programs and individuals interacting with minors in university-affiliated activities, including:

1. University programs or activities with minors in the care, custody or control of the university, regardless of the program's geographic location or activity.
2. Any individual who interacts with minors in connection with a youth activity. 
3. Programs, activities or events with minor participants held on university-owned or managed premises.

All youth-related activities must follow the Protection of Minors policy.

ASU units or departments planning youth activities must visit the ASU youth activities webpage to review the requirements for hosting youth activities.

Third parties, non-university individuals or entities, using university facilities to host events involving minors must visit the Third-party activities webpage to review the standards for external youth programs. 

The ASU Youth Protection Office helps units and departments hosting youth programs understand and comply with the university's Protection of Minors policy, guidelines and procedures. 

YPPO provides the following support:

• Offers one-on-one consultations to units and departments to ensure programs meet compliance requirements.
• Training to equip staff with tools to maintain a safe and supportive environment for minors. 
• Establishes best practices and guidelines based on national standards to promote safety and quality in youth-serving programs.
• Guides programs through compliance and ensures policy requirements are understood.
• Provides policy training for university staff and volunteers working with minors.
• Monitors compliance to verify youth protection measures are implemented and maintained.
• Connects programs with the ASU Office of Human Resources, the Office of General Counsel and Title IX for additional assistance. 

Contact YPPO to schedule a consultation or request a presentation.