Protection of Minors

未成年人保护页面为赞助涉及未成年人的活动的实体提供信息和资源. If you have any questions or concerns regarding activities, programming, or the protection of Minors, please feel free to contact the Office of Compliance and Policy.

Read the Policy on the Protection of Minors.

Submit a Notification of a Program or Activity involving minors

All Mines departments, programs, entities and student organizations sponsoring events, 涉及校园内外未成年人的项目或营地必须遵守未成年人保护政策，至少在预定活动前三周向合规和政策办公室提交通知.
All non-Mines Organizations hosting programs, 涉及未成年人的校园活动或营地必须至少在预定活动前三周向合规和政策办公室提交通知.
Please submit your Notification of an Event Involving Minors using our online form linked below:
- Web-based Submission Form

Use of Campus Space

Are you planning to use space at Mines for your event including conference or meeting rooms, residence halls, outdoor spaces such as Kadafar Commons, laboratories or makerspaces, classrooms or another Mines owned or managed space? If so, reach out to Campus Events, separately, to obtain space.

Computer Labs

Are you planning to use a Mines computer lab with your group? See below to ensure your lab is reserved appropriately:

与注册办公室联系，了解您指定日期的计算机实验室(和/或房间)的可用性，以及需要事先许可的任何部门.
计算机访问权限可以授予具有/不具有Mines角色的来宾和访客，否则他们将允许访问Mines的计算资源. Each guest will be given an individual account that will expire upon departure. No accounts can be shared as this is a violation of the school’s Appropriate Use Policy. Violation of this policy will result in removal of accounts. All users must read and agree to the Technology Resource Access Agreement for Affiliated Programs.
If minors will be using the accounts a Mines Minor’s Computer Use Waiver Form must be completed. Additional information for parents/guardians should also be read and understood. 未成年人和父母还必须阅读并同意技术资源访问协议(上文)，因为需要此表格与父母沟通，我们的网络不受限制.

Training

所有地雷雇员和学生以及赞助涉及未成年人的活动的所有第三方实体都需要接受培训. For an in-person training, contact the Office of Compliance and Policy. The Program Director/Hosting Department is responsible for the training and tracking of compliance.

Shine a Light 短片(9分钟)强调儿童安全，以及在涉及未成年人的项目中提高安全意识的重要性.
合规与政策办公室可根据需要为活动和项目组织者分配额外的培训.

Protecting Minors Online

如果你举办在线活动或计划与未成年人进行在线交流，包括电子邮件或短信, please visit our Protecting Minors Online Page.

Background Checks

All Mines students, employees and volunteers interacting with minors in a Mines sponsored event, activity, camp or program must have a cleared criminal background check completed within the last two years. 合规和政策办公室将与每个活动赞助商合作，通过矿业人力资源部协调背景调查.
Completion of background checks can take up to two (2) weeks, 因此，活动策划者应在活动开始前至少三(3)周提交《新葡京娱乐城》.
项目主管或托管部门负责确保所有背景调查都得到处理 prior to allowing a student or employee to work in a Mines program or activity with minors.
For more information, the Background Investigation Policy is available in the Policy Library.
Non-University Organizations: 所有在Mines校园举办涉及未成年人活动的非大学组织必须向合规和政策办公室提供他们通过背景调查或其他方式确定的证明，如果他们的任何员工和志愿者, 有刑事定罪或其他不利的信息，可能会影响到其他个人的安全和福祉在我的校园, especially minors.
- Examples of information that must be reported include:
  - all felony convictions
  - all assault convictions
  - all convictions at any level that involve a minor
  - all convictions of any type that resulted in injury to others
  - and any information of a similar nature.

Reporting

如果您有理由怀疑未成年人/儿童在新葡京娱乐城项目或校园中受到虐待或忽视, then:

Immediately contact the Office of Public Safety (Mines Police) at 303-273-3333
In the event of an emergency, please dial 9-1-1 for assistance
SpeakUp@Mines hotline is available 24/7 for your convenience. For more information, please see the submission form or dial toll-free 1-855-363-0857.

External Resources

For non-Mines assistance, contact 1-844-CO-4-Kids to report child abuse and neglect.
The Colorado Office of Children Youth and Families has additional information on abuse and neglect.
Insurance options for Tenants/Lessees, through URMIA-TULIP at http://tulip.ajgrms.com/. Please select “Get a Quote” – State of Colorado – Colorado School of Mines.

FAQ

What are the steps I need to take to register a program/activity with minors on campus?
Do student organizations on campus need to know the school policies?
Why did Mines adopt this Policy?
What steps are required by Mines’ policy?
What is the definition of a Minor?
What programs are covered by the policy?
Are there programs or activities that are not covered by the Policy Regarding Minors?
Are Student Organizations required to comply with the Policy?
What is abuse or neglect of Minors?
How do I report my suspicion of abuse/neglect under the Policy?
Can someone come in and train me or my group on the information?
Are there other resources for training or information available?
Do I need to register when I have a high school student shadowing or working in my lab?
Who do I contact with questions or for registration issues?

What are the steps I need to take to register a program/activity with minors on campus?

Read the Policy.
Complete the online form for the program at least three (3) weeks in advance of the activity.
Ensure all personnel have appropriate background checks submitted through HR page.
Train all personnel on how to recognize abuse/neglect and how to report at Mines.
Report a reasonable suspicion of abuse or neglect of a child to the Campus Police @ 303-273-3333.
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Do student organizations on campus need to know the school policies?

Non-university organizations and entities that operate non-university programs on campus (including, but not limited to Recognized Student Organizations, lessees, etc.) are obligated to be familiar with this policy, ensure their staff, volunteers and participants are familiar with this policy, and take appropriate precautions to protect Minors participating in or attending their programs.

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Why did Mines adopt this Policy?

地雷组织致力于其社区中所有个人的安全，并特别关注那些可能易受伤害的人, including minors who require special attention and protection. 《新葡京app》的采纳是为了在儿童和青少年参加Mines赞助的项目时为整个社区提供指导, as well as for our enrolled students who may be under the legal age of 18 years.

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What steps are required?

校园内发生的或由Mines员工赞助的所有项目都必须在合规部门注册 & Policy Office. Mines的教职员工以及参与赞助项目的学生雇员或志愿者都需要进行背景调查.

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What is the definition of a Minor?

A minor is any person under the age of eighteen (18) years in Colorado. Do not confuse with “miner” as that refers to a person who works in a mine.

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What programs are covered by the policy?

这项政策提供了广泛的保障措施，旨在更好地保护在大学校园内的未成年人, participating in University programs and activities designed to include minors, or when they are in the care of University personnel, volunteers, or contractors.

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Are there programs or activities that are not covered by the policy regarding minors?

该政策不适用于专门为Mines的常规录取和在校生提供的项目，即使一些参与者是未成年人(18岁以下)。. 这些要求不适用于对公众开放的活动(如戏剧表演), sporting events, or carnivals) where parents or guardians are expected to provide supervision of minors in their care.

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Are student organizations required to comply with the policy?

Yes. The policy establishes requirements for non-university organizations and entities, including but not limited to Recognized Student Organizations, that operate non-university programs or activities designed to include minors. Recognized Student Organizations include a student organization or club (club activity, club sport) registered with the Board of Student Organizations. 由于学生组织被认为是政策的外部目的，他们必须确定他们将如何遵守政策.

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What is abuse or neglect of minors?

In summary, 虐待和忽视儿童是指威胁到18岁以下的人的健康或福利的行为或不作为. As defined in Colorado state statute (C.R.S. § 19- 1-103). Please consult the statute for a full definition.

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How do I report my suspicion of abuse/neglect under the policy?

If you reasonably suspect that a minor/child has been subjected to abuse or neglect, 请不要拖延，并立即报告到公共安全办公室(校园警察)，电话273-3333或拨打9-1-1在紧急情况下. If you are hosting a program or activity on campus, 在向公共安全部门报告后，也要立即联系教务长办公室或学生生活副校长办公室.

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Can someone come in and train me or my group on the information?

Yes. Please contact the Compliance & Policy Office and arrange for training at your location. Also, there are materials posted above that you can utilize to review with your group. Training is a required portion of the activity prior to contact with Minors.

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Are there other resources for training or information available?

Yes. The State of Colorado has excellent resources on abuse and neglect. 如果您想了解更多信息，可以为教师和其他强制性记者提供培训模块. See http://www.coloradocwts.com/mandated-reporter-training. Also, 科罗拉多州儿童虐待预防热线可以拨打1-844-CO-4-KIDS(264-5437)，报告科罗拉多州任何地方的儿童虐待和忽视.

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