Virginia Tech Office of Youth Protection
Educational programming and activities involving minors are integral to the engagement mission of Virginia Tech. Ensuring the safety and well-being of minors on campus is imperative.
Virginia Tech encourages the safety and well-being of minors participating in any programs and activities that involve non-enrolled minors and are sponsored by Virginia Tech or conducted by other organizations on campus, including camps, clinics, workshops, conferences, research lab mentorships, or other educational activities, on campus or off.
The Virginia Tech Office of Youth Protection was formed in 2020 to establish and consolidate oversight of the policies and operating standards for programs and activities involving non-student minors. The Virginia Tech Office of Youth Protection takes a proactive approach to protecting children and the faculty, staff and volunteers of the University.
The Minors on Campus or Participating in University-Related Programs Policy applies to all Virginia Tech University faculty, staff, student, and volunteer, paid or unpaid, working with minors in programs or activities affiliated with the University. Certain training, background checks and information is required to fully meet the requirements of this policy. To see the full policy please visit:
VT-4815-Minors at Virgnia Tech
This site serves as a resource for members of the university community and those responsible for coordinating programs and activities involving minors. For additional assistance and guidance regarding the scope of the Protection of Minors in Youth Programs and Activities Policy, please do not hesitate to contact:
Tim Miles
Youth Protection Associate Specialist
312 Seitz Hall
155 Ag Quad Lane
Blacksburg VA 24061
youthprotection@vt.edu
Cell: (540) 838-1255
Does your program need to register with the Virginia Tech Office of Youth Protection?
Programs affected by this policy and require registration, approval, training and background checks are those that are in care, custody and control of minors (less than 18 years of age) who are not enrolled as students at Virginia Tech.
- Click "Registration and Training" or the button below and find the link to determine the need for registration. Please read the linked page thoroughly.
- The affected program staff must complete all training modules and the assessment with each.
- The affected program staff (Tier I and II individuals) must complete background checks. Tier III individuals are not required to have background checks. This will occur during the registration process. (See “Tiers of Supervision” on the Registration and Training page)