Minors Protection

Training

It is critical that all adults who engage with minors understand the expectations for their behavior. Minors protection training is required annually for Activity Adults in Brown and Non-Brown Activities.

Brown Activities

Activity Adults in Brown Activities are required to take Brown's Protection of Minors training, which covers:

  • Appropriate boundaries
  • Communication
  • Physical contact
  • Sexual misconduct
  • Reporting
  • Relevant policies

Non-Brown Activities

Non-Brown Activities may provide their own comparable training or request to use Brown’s training - please contact the Minors Protection Office for assistance. 

Email Minors Protection Office

External Organization-Hosted Activities

Individuals participating in External Organization-Hosted Activities are exempted from Brown's centralized training requirements but must comply with all requirements established by the external organization, which may include training. 

Additional Requirements

Adults must work to actively foster respectful and appropriate environments in which minors are able to thrive. Adults must always serve as positive role models for minors - acting in a responsible, respectful, and caring manner.
Activity Administrators are responsible for registering their Minors Activity in Brown’s Minors Protection Portal a minimum of 30 days prior to the activity start date. Recurring Minors Activities must be re-registered annually.
Criminal background checks are used to aid in determining an individual’s suitability to engage with minors in a Minors Activity. The details of the background check requirements vary depending on the type of Minors Activity.