Youth Protection

Report Your Event

All Youth Protection events must be reported in advance and coordinated with Enterprise Risk Management.  Please click the button below to report your event.  A member of the Enterprise Risk Management team will contact you to ensure compliance with the Youth Protection Policy.

“In alignment with OU’s commitment to the safety and well-being of our participants, the University is updating its operational and emergency preparedness protocols to comply with The Youth Camp Safety Law (Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, § 683.24C et seq.) effective November 1, 2026.

This state law establishes emergency preparedness standards for covered youth camps, camp facilities, and outdoor programs. Programs not traditionally identified as camps may also be subject to these requirements.

Please note that personnel working with covered programs will be required to complete the University’s updated Youth Protection training beginning November 1^st, even if they have already taken a safety course within the past year.”

Report Your Event

Youth Protection (Virtual)

(Virtual remains an option for all campus programs)

The University recognizes that departments would like to have the option to offer their programs or activities aimed at youth in a virtual format.  Departments may continue to do so by following the Youth Protection Policy and utilizing the release forms below.

• Form H - Virtual Programs for Youth Release
• Form I - Third Party Virtual Release

Training for University Employees And Students

Youth Protection training for OU employees and students may be found in the OnPoint library. (Formerly Minors on Campus)

For those employees who anticipate participating with youth on a regular basis, training should be added to the employee's ePAF so they can be reminded to take the training each year.

Training for Non-University Entities

• Training Presentation

Youth Protection Policy

The University of Oklahoma has numerous campus locations and a variety of events that attract minors, whether sponsored by the University or by third parties. This Policy is meant to serve as guidance for these valuable experiences. Please note, this Policy may not encompass every encounter with a minor and should be flexible depending on the circumstances and with the approval of either a supervisor in charge of the area or facility or by the Office of Legal Counsel.  Below are the Policy and forms for the Health Campus.

• Youth Protection Policy
• Clery Act Reporting for Third Party Camps
• Form A - Third Party Events Sponsor Acknowledgment Form 
• Form B - Event Guidelines and Acknowledgment Form
• Form C - Youth Release for the University of Oklahoma (University Events) 
• Form D - Youth Release for the University of Oklahoma (Third Party) 
• Form E - Group Visitation Form K12 Field Trips 
• Form F - Release and Confidentiality Agreement for Laboratory Volunteers 16-17 Years of Age 
• Form G - Volunteer-Mentor Research Experience Form 
• IACUC Policy #122 Youths Working with Animals

For volunteers over 18 in lab settings, please refer to the GPiBS website here.

Forms can be returned via email to: youthprotection@ouhsc.edu