Safety and Protection of Minors Policy Training

The Safety and Protection of Minors Policy training highlights critical points from the VCU Safety and Protection of Minors Policy. Tier I and Tier II individuals involved in programs or activities with minors are required to take this training.

To receive credit for the training, Tier I & II individuals must complete all quizzes and answer 80 percent of questions correctly, and e-mail score certificates to program supervisor. Program supervisors must store all Tier I & II individuals score certificates in a central repository.

Tier I Individuals:

• have prime responsibility for operating a program, and
• engage in one-on-one and group setting interactions with youth without direct supervision.

Examples include full-time and part-time employees who are in supervisory roles or a VCU Point Person who is a hosted program’s main contact. Please allow 45 minutes to an hour of concentrated time.

Take the required Tier I Training

Tier II Individuals:

• report to a supervisor or point person above them, and
• engage in one-on-one and group setting interactions with youth without direct supervision.

Examples include full-time employees, part time employees, hourly staff and interns. Please allow 30 minutes of concentrated time.

Take the required Tier II Training

Tier III Individuals:

• may not engage in one-on-one interaction with minors, and
• may only intereact with minors under the direct supervision of a Tier I or Tier II individual.

Volunteers are typically Tier III individuals.

Take the optional Tier III Training