Protection of Minors Policy

Policy Administrator: Risk Manager

Authority: Title 9 Children-Juvenile and Domestic Courts, N.J.S.A. 9:6-8 et seq.; Child Care Center Licensing Act, N.J.S.A. 30:5B-1 et. seq.

Effective Date: February 24, 2016; February 21, 2024

Index Cross-References: Procedure 1600 Protection of Minors

Policy File Number: VI-100

Approved By: Board of Trustees

Stockton University routinely presents and hosts events, programs, and performances attended by Minors (under the age of eighteen). The University has a process in place (Procedure 1600 – Protection of Minors) designed to protect Minors who participate in University-sponsored programs or in programs operated by outside entities that are held in University facilities.

In order to establish best practices concerning the protection of Minors both on campus and at off campus Stockton facilities and programs, the Board of Trustees and Office of the President created a Committee on the Protection of Minors to conduct research on our current practices and develop formal University procedures to implement this Policy. The Committee meets annually to review Procedure 1600 and make revisions, if necessary.

All Stockton University personnel and contractors interacting with unaccompanied Minors and programs for Minors sponsored by non-University organizations that operate in University facilities are required to comply with the provisions of this policy and any related University policies and/or procedures, as applicable.

Review History:

Policy Administrator 07/17/2023

Divisional Executive 08/18/2023

General Counsel 09/26/2023

Cabinet 11/02/2023

President 11/20/2023

Board of Trustees 02/21/2024