Ensuring the safety of children on campus and in the UB community

Governs conduct in the presence of children, ensures that a duty of care will be met in programs responsible for children, and requires the reporting of child abuse and inappropriate conduct.

UB employees, students and visitors to campus must act appropriately when in the presence of children. Individuals who manage programs for children must ensure they meet an appropriate duty of care for children’s safety and well-being.

Child abuse must be reported to University Police and the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Inappropriate conduct must be reported to the UB official responsible for the program or activity. The UB official must take effective action to address inappropriate conduct.

UB employees who grant visitors permission to use UB property and facilities for programs including children must ensure that visitors are aware of the policy and complete the Policy Acknowledgement Form.

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