Youth Protection Policies & Laws
Understanding the Youth Protection Policy
UW–Madison is committed to the wellbeing of all members of the university community and recognizes that youth are a vulnerable population that requires special attention.
The Youth Protection policy is designed to promote three types of protection: protection for youth who participate in youth activities; protection for university employees and volunteers; and protection for the university as an institution.
Policies that Support Youth Safety
By clicking the policy links below, you will be taken to the UW–Madison Policy Library to read each policy in full.
- UW-146: Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence
- UW-150: Access for Guests, Program Participants and Visitors with Disabilities
- UW-301: Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect
- UW-503: Cybersecurity Risk Management
- UW-504 Data Classification
- UW-509: Incident Reporting and Response
- UW-5001: Volunteers
- UW-5014: Criminal Background Checks
- UW-5039: Children in the Workplace
- UW-5040: Minor Protection and Adult Leadership
- UW-6000: Use of Facilities and Land
- UW-6106: Minors in Research Laboratories
Related Laws
By clicking the links below, you will be directed to applicable Wisconsin state laws, where you can review each in full.
- ATCP 78: Wisconsin State License for Recreational and Educational Camps
- Governor’s Executive Order #54
- State of Wisconsin: Crimes Against Children, Wis. Stats. § 948
- Wisconsin DCF 252: Day Camps for Children
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Contact the Office of Youth Protection if you have questions.