Important Terms

Youth Program and all other definitions relevant to the Youth Protection Policy and Youth Protection Procedures Manual are set forth below.

Youth Program

Any program, event, or activity in which one or more Minors are under the supervision of Notre Dame employees, volunteers, or students. Supervision by Notre Dame employees, volunteers, or students is expected if there is no parent, legal guardian, or third-party chaperone present during the program, event, or activity. This includes virtual programs when the parent, legal guardian, or third party is not actively participating in the activity and providing supervision.

If all Minors participants are accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or third-party chaperone, the program, event, or activity is not considered a Youth Program under the Youth Protection Policy.

Minors who are employed by the University are not considered participants in a Youth Program under the Policy. The University’s Employment of Minors Policy governs requirements related to employees under the age of 18.

Minor/Youth

A person under 18 years of age who is not enrolled at the University.

Responsible Party

The person responsible for the Youth Program and enforcing compliance with the Youth Protection Policy and Procedures Manual.

Youth Program Personnel

Any individual who is working or volunteering in a Youth Program. This may include University employees, students, or non-University volunteers.

Youth Protection Portal

Online system specifically designed for Youth Protection compliance that provides Youth Programs the ability to register their program, assign training to Youth Program Personnel, request background checks/screening, and store waivers.