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Youth Safety and Compliance

Youth Safety & Compliance at UM


Emergency Notice 🚨
If this is an emergency or you believe the youth is in danger, call 911 immediately.

Who We Are?
The Youth Safety & Compliance Office (YSCO) serves as the central resource for oversight and compliance of all youth (a person under the age of 18) programs. YSCO will work closely with staff, faculty, students, and community partners to: 

  • Support safe, well-managed programs
  • Provide guidance
  • Promote best practices
  • Ensure compliance with University standards and applicable laws

Why Is This Important?
Each year, thousands of youth participate in camps, activities, and events at the University of Montana, underscoring the importance of making youth safety a shared responsibility. 

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Planning a Program?

Confirm All Items Before Registering
  1. Your program's tier
  2. Name and contact information for the program's Primary Point of Contact
  3. Program name, dates, and location
  4. Length of program
  5. Registration deadline
  6. Program type (residential or non-residential)
  7. Anticipated number of youth participants and age range
  8. Anticipated number of Program Staff members 
  9. Anticipated number of staff serving as Residential Staff of Day Camp Counselors (Tier II and Tier III Youth Programs must comply with established staff-to-participant ratios.) 
A laptop and book
Step 1: Determine Your Program's Tier
 Monte with a laptop
Step 2: Register Your Youth Program
 A laptop and pad of paper
Step 3: Complete Required Program Staff Training
 A group of emergency response people
Step 4: Submit a Report if Needed

Helpful Resources

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Tiers

Youth Programs are classified in one of three program tiers

30-45

Days

Programs must be registered at least 30 days prior to the program start date

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Adults

The amount of adults (if possible) that should always be with a youth at anytime