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Applicability

APS 10.13 applies to all programs, activities, and research operated or sponsored by the University of Washington that are created for, or directed at, a youth audience.

Activities may take place on campus, off campus or virtually/online.

The policy applies to UW led programs regardless of whether parents, guardians, or other caregivers, e.g., teachers or chaperones are also involved.

Third party-led activities using UW facilities are also required to meet the standards set in this policy.

APS 10.13 for Third Parties

Included: required to follow APS 10.13

Any UW program, activity, event or research directed at youth are required to follow this policy. Examples:

  • Admissions recruiting and outreach
  • Athletic recruiting
  • Campus, museum, and other educational tour programs
  • Childcare and pre-school
  • College access support programs
  • Educational enrichment
  • Educational outreach (K-12)
  • Educational programming provided to youth by any UW affiliated medical center
  • Experiential learning opportunities for K-12 students in University spaces
  • Internships offered to minors
  • Mentoring programs
  • Research involving youth as a primary subject (APS 10.13 information specific to research can be found here)
  • Sports camps and clinics
  • Summer camps
  • Tutoring programs

Excluded: not required to follow APS 10.13

  • Public events, e.g., graduation, sporting events, or other campus activities that are NOT specifically designed for, or directed at, youth
  • Academic courses and related activities for enrolled UW students that are not specifically designed for or directed at youth;
    • Example 1- minor students in the general undergraduate milieu
    • Example 2- student teaching internships and service learning courses  for academic credit
  • Health related services provided to minor patients in a UW clinical setting (e.g., any UW affiliated medical center)
  • Departments that employ youth for paid or unpaid (e.g., volunteer) work.

Programs, activities, events, or research that are excluded from APS 10.13 are still required to follow other policies and laws that address the safety of youth. Contact uwminors@uw.edu with questions.


Policies and laws regarding minors

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