Training Resources

The Minors on Campus Regulation requires many layers of training for all Covered Individuals or individuals, paid or unpaid, 18 years or older who works closely with, provide supervision of, or take custody of Minors in connection with a Covered Program.  Please review training requirements below.

Staff Orientation

Each program must complete a staff training to familiarize employees and volunteers with their program. This training should minimally cover the following topics:

  • Responsibilities and expectations
  • Policies, procedures, and enforcement
  • Appropriate crisis/emergency responses when on or off University Property
  • Safety and security precautions
  • Confidentiality issues involving youth
  • Child abuse prevention, abuse awareness, and mandated reporting
  • University liabilities
  • How to request local emergency services and report suspected child abuse

Protection of Minors on Campus: Recognizing Abuse and Mandated Reporter Training

Additionally, each Covered Individual will need to certify that they have reviewed the content found in the PowerPoint training link below. If a staff member chooses to review the training during Staff Orientation, each individual must still follow the Qualtrics link on the last slide to acknowledge and agree that they have reviewed the content found within. This training is required annually.

Please click on the link below to view the PowerPoint presentation:

Protection of Minors on Campus: Recognizing Abuse and Mandated Reporter Training (PPT)

Stewards of Children Training

All ECU-Sponsored and Affiliated Programs must provide Covered Individuals with the Stewards of Children Training. Stewards of Children is an evidence-informed, award-winning training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Through interviews with a diverse group of people with lived experience, experts, and treatment providers, Stewards of Children teaches adults practical actions they can take to reduce instances of child sexual abuse in their organizations, families, and communities.

Stewards of Children training is provided by the TEDI BEAR Children’s Advocacy Center. The training is free and requires 2.5 hours. To attend a public virtual training or to schedule a group training, please use this link Training & Tours | TEDI BEAR Children’s Advocacy Center | ECU.

This training is required every 2 years.