Protecting Youth On and Off Campus
Thousands of youth engage with WVU programs. We're here to help keep things safe when doing so.
Hosting a Youth Program
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WVU Youth Programming Hub
A program director’s “one-stop-shop” for hosting youth programs.
The WVU Youth Programming Hub was developed to assist youth program directors in hosting their youth programs.
Using Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, and Power Apps, the WVU Youth Programming Hub allows for quick program submission, document upload and retention, staff rosters and authorization statuses, and additional resources.
Our Mission
West Virginia University is committed to the protection of youth participating in programs and activities on campus, as well as in WVU-sponsored off-campus events. In furtherance of this commitment and consistent with Board of Governors Rule 1.7, the Office of Compliance and Prevention Education will:
- Stay informed on developments impacting youth protection in West Virginia and nationally;
- Be an active resource for WVU units planning to host programs involving visiting children (“youth participants”), in an effort to create a positive, safe experiential learning environment for youth participants;
- Partner with Host Units to ensure they develop, implement, and regularly review guidelines for the supervision and safety of youth participants; and
- Facilitate an adult authorization program to ensure that adults who have Direct Contact with youth participants have undergone required background checks and training.
If you have questions about youth protections or programming at WVU, please contact us at:
Office of Compliance and Prevention Education
Phone: (304) 293-5600
Fax: (304) 293-8279
Email: youthprotection@mail.wvu.edu
Some of what we offer
R1 Research Institute Experience
4-H County and State Camps
Unique STEM Events and Activities
Sports and Athletic Camps
