Activities involving children are integral to our mission of enriching the lives of people in the region, state, nation and world through discovery and education and to being enriched by partnerships with those communities.
There are numerous circumstances in which non-matriculated minor children (individuals under the age of 17) either visit campus or otherwise have contact with faculty, staff, volunteers and students through scheduled events, academic and non-academic programs, or as guests of students and employees. We advocate for the safety and well-being of minor children who participate in University-related programs and activities, whether on or off campus.
The University has adopted the Child Protection Policy which requires, among other things, that individuals who are responsible for the custody, control or supervision of children participating in a Covered Activity to conduct themselves appropriately with children who participate in Covered Activity and report instances or suspicion of physical or sexual abuse of children. To determine if an event is considered a Covered Activity, please refer to this decision tree.
University employees, students, and volunteers are required to report suspected child sexual abuse per the University policy : Mandatory Child Sexual Abuse Reporting & Prevention Policy.
Individuals under the age of 17 who are visiting Binghamton University should be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Training Materials
SUNY Child Protection Policy Module Video Links:
SUNY Child Protection Policy Training Powerpoints:
- CPP Module 1 Powerpoint - Introduction and Background
- CPP Module 2 Powerpoint - Child Abuse
- CPP Module 3 Powerpoint - Child Protection Policy Overview and Resources
- CPP Module 4 Powerpoint - SUNY Mandatory Reporting Policy
- CPP Module 5 Powerpoint - SUNY Child Protection Policy Overview
- CPP Module 6 Powerpoint - Campus, University Affiliate, and System Administration Responsibilities
- CPP Module 7 Powerpoint - Required and Prohibited Conduct of a "Covered Person" Under the Child Protection Policy
- CPP Module 8 Powerpoint - Duties of the Designated "Responsible University Official"
- CPP Module 9 Powerpoint - Third Party Use of University Facilities for Covered Activities
- CPP Module 10 Powerpoint - Policy Resource Review
Child Protection Policy Training Module Transcript: The training transcript outlines the words communicated in each training module, slide by slide. The transcript is available in word or PDF Format.
- CPP Training Module Transcript - word format
- CPP Training Module Transcript - pdf format
Thinking of operating a Virtual Camp? Check out the AMA resource here: https://www.acacamps.org/news-publications/blogs/camp-connection/considerations-youth-protection-virtual-world
Resources
- Office of the President
- University Policies and Procedures
- Binghamton University Child Protection Policy
- Binghamton University Mandatory Child Sexual Abuse Reporting & Prevention Policy
- SUNY Child Protection Policy Guidance Document
- Training
Child Protection Policy: Key Information
Reporting child safety concerns or incidents: Call University Police: 607-777-2393
Matt Rossie, Interim Chief of Police, 607-777-2275, mrossie@binghamton.edu
Revocable Permits:
General questions: Eric Backlund, 607-777-7475 backlund@binghamton.edu
Sex Offender Registry Checks for University Covered Activities:
Joe Schultz, Associate VP Human Resources, 607-777-2187, jschultz@binghamton.edu
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Corinna Kruman, Human Resources, 607-777-5959, ckruman@binghamton.edu
Event Pre-Approval:
Divisional Child Protection Committee Representatives
- Academics: Vicki Griffin
- Athletics: Ze Zeon or Dave Simek
- Student Affairs: Amanda Finch
- Operations: Joe Schultz
- Research: Adam Chavez
Questions on either the Policy or Procedure may be directed to Risk Management:
Eric Backlund, Director, 607-777-7475, backlund@binghamton.edu or
Tracey Debnar, Assistant Director, 607-777-2157, tdebnar@binghamton.edu
