All University of Connecticut-affiliated online programs or events (as defined in the Protection of Minors and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect Policy) engaging minors under the age of 18 must register with the Minor Protection Program prior to commencing program operations.
Review Guidance on Whether Your Event Requires Registration
Annual training is required if you will engage with youth in online environments. For information, please visit our Training Page.
Best Practices and Resources
- All online activities occur through WebEx.
- Recording on any platform is prohibited.
- Each session must be locked to ensure safety. Presenters will allow participants to join the session. For more information and step by step directions, please view “Securing your Webex Meeting.”
- “Rule of 3” ratio must be complied with at all times.
- If you are responding to email, direct messaging, or any communications there must be at least three people on the call and at least one person needs to be an Authorized Adult.
- 1:1 Interactions in online platforms puts you and the minor at risk. These are not allowed.
- ADA Accessibility Online https://accessibility.its.uconn.edu/.
- Review information for an Online Code of Conduct.
Children – Some internet sites may ask you to share information about yourself. Before sending any information about yourself over the Internet to us or anyone else, be sure to ask your parents/guardians for permission.
Parents/Guardians – the University recommends that parents/guardians take an active role in their children’s use of the Internet. We encourage you to talk to your children about safe and responsible use of their personal information while using the Internet. Here are some tips:
- Teach children never to give Personal Information (such as name, address, phone number, school name, etc.) unless supervised by a parent, guardian or responsible adult.
- Know the sites your children are visiting and which sites are appropriate.
- Look for website privacy policies and know how your child’s information is treated.
For more information, contact: Human Resources at julie.guild@uconn.edu