2021
| Date | Section | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Appendix C | minor change to wording in Supervision section |
2020
| Date | Section | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Appendix C | updates to Standards of Behavior: • reference to University Code of Ethics • expectations for virtual interactions • supervisor notification of unauthorized outside contact with minors |
| Jan 2020 | All | converted .pdf manual to searchable online format |
| IV. Program Records and Policy Compliance | changed section title, revised language to align with new Safety of Minors Policy | |
| V. Responding to Suspected Child Abuse | changed OSU Public Safety emergency phone number | |
| Appendix K | added Emergency Planning and Incident Response to Compliance Check List |
2019
| Date | Section | Change |
| Oct 2019 | I. Youth Safety Basics | changed section title, revised language and links to align with new Safety of Minors Policy, removed Criminal History Check FAQ |
| III. Orientation and Training | added reference to minimum training standards and online resources | |
| V. Responding to Suspected Child Abuse | updated to reflect recent policy updates, removed Internal Reporting of Incidents, added Reporting Protocol for Other Types of Incidents | |
| VI. Definitions | revised Youth Program definition to align with policy | |
| Appendix | broke appendices into multiple sections (A-K) | |
| Appendix B | removed outdated Liability Waiver form, added reference to Risk Services website | |
| Appendix C | added reference to Youth Safety Standards of Behavior | |
| Appendix K | updated Compliance Check List to align with current policy guidance and resources |
2017
| Date | Section | Change |
| May 2017 | I. Youth Program Safety Policies and Best Practices | added Photo Opt Out release under Media Use, updated Criminal History Check Process and FAQ |
| IV. Program Data and Policy Compliance | changed retention period for accident/incident records to 10 years | |
| V. Responding to Suspected Child Abuse | changed “Office of Equity and Inclusion” to “Office of Equal Opportunity and Access” | |
| VII. FAQ | changed “Special Event Insurance” to “Camps and Clinics Insurance” | |
| Appendix | updated Conditions of Volunteer Service form |
2015
| Date | Section | Change |
| May 2015 | I. Youth Program Safety Policies and Best Practices | changed section title, added “requirements” versus “best practices,” added Tips for Creating Safe Programs |
| II. Selecting Employees and Volunteers to Work With Youth | added language to prohibit Registered Sex Offenders from serving in a youth program | |
| VI. Program Data and Policy Compliance | changed section title, added annual data collection and compliance certification requirement | |
| Appendix | added “Culture of Responsibility” principles, added staff and volunteer training samples |
2013
| Date | Section | Change |
| Feb 2013 | I. Risk Management | added Criminal History Check Process and FAQ |
| V. Responding to Suspected Child Abuse | added content for Internal Reporting of Incidents and Supporting Victims | |
| VI. Definitions | added Youth Program definition | |
| Appendix | updated Conditions of Volunteer Service form |
2012
| Date | Section | Change |
| Apr 2012 | Appendix | added samples to appendices |
| Jan 2012 | All | v1 created |
content edited 1-23-2020