Training

OSU Youth Protection Training Opportunities

Required and supplemental training is available to support all youth program personnel. Explore our upcoming offerings below.

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Protection of Minors Webinar Series

October 2025-April 2026 • first Tuesday of the month • 2-3 p.m.

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Learn practical strategies to prevent abuse, supervise safe programs, and respond to concerns, helping you create a safer environment for youth at Oregon State. This training is offered in partnership with OSU Youth Protection and Praesidium, combining local expertise with nationally recognized best practices. Open to anyone in the OSU community.

  • Oct 7: The Why: Safety Equation, Prevalence of Abuse
  • Nov 4: Red Flags: Identifying and Interrupting Boundary Violations
  • Dec 2: Understanding Online Child Sexual Abuse Material
  • Jan 6: Virtual Program Safety
  • Feb 3: Screening and Selection Practices
  • Mar 3: Problematic Sexual Behaviors / Preventing Peer-to-Peer Abuse
  • Apr 7: Child Abuse Prevention Month

Quarterly Synchronous Training Series

Next Session | Ask Better Questions: Interviewing and Reference Checking in OSU Youth Programs

February 19 • 9-10:30 a.m. • LaSells Stewart Center or remote via Zoom

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A written application and background check only tell part of the story. Effective screening means digging deeper. In this session, we’ll unpack strategies for going beyond generic questions to uncover patterns of behavior and values alignment. Learn how to structure behavior-based interviews, conduct reference checks that yield meaningful insights, and confidently address potential red flags.

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All sessions are 9–10:30 a.m. Registration details will be shared closer to each date.

  • Apr 16: Spotlight on Prevention (CAP Month)
  • May 21: Summer Prep & Epipen Administration

Authorized Adult Training

All youth program personnel must complete training before working with minors and renew annually. Required content includes recognizing and reporting child abuse, prevention strategies, and compliance with OSU’s Protection of Minors Policy.

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