Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3344 - Cleveland State University › Chapter 3344-94 - Policy on Minors on Campus › Section 3344-94-05 - Notification of abuse and code of conduct for authorized adults

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A)
								If a program participant discloses any type of assault
			 or abuse (at any time previous to, during or after the program), or an
			 authorized adult has reason to believe that the participant has been subject to
			 such assault or abuse, the authorized adult, as a mandatory reporter, shall
			 immediately call 911 or Cleveland state university police. For instances of
			 child sexual assault or abuse, the authorized adult shall immediately call 911
			 or Cleveland state university police. Further instructions for addressing child
			 sexual abuse or assault are located in rule 3344-95-01 of the Administrative
			 code (child protection and reporting of child abuse policy).
(B)
								Authorized adults
			 shall make all reasonable efforts to ensure the safety of minors participating
			 in programs and activities covered by this policy, including removal of minors
			 from dangerous or potentially dangerous situations, irrespective of any other
			 limitation or requirement.
(C)
								If an allegation
			 of inappropriate conduct has been made against an authorized adult
			 participating in a program, the adult against whom the allegation is made shall
			 discontinue any further participation in programs and activities covered by
			 this policy until such allegation has been satisfactorily resolved. The
			 authorized adult may be required to leave university premises pending
			 resolution of the matter.
(D)
								Authorized adults shall behave professionally and
			 maintain the highest standards of personal behavior at all times. Authorized
			 adults participating in programs and activities covered by this policy shall
			 not:
(1)
									Have
			 one-on-one contact with minors: there must be two or more authorized adults
			 present during activities where minors are present. Authorized adults shall not
			 have any direct electronic contact, including social media, with minors without
			 another authorized adult being included in the communication. Authorized adults
			 should be aware of situations in which actions can be misconstrued or
			 manipulated by others (for example, being alone with the last child to leave a
			 class). Conduct all dealings with children in a public environment as much as
			 possible, in order that all behavior can be readily observed.
(2)
									Enter a minor's
			 room, bathroom facility, changing area, shower area or similar area without
			 another authorized adult in attendance, consistent with the policy of not
			 having one-on-one contact with minors. Never spend time alone with a child away
			 from others. Minors should use a "buddy system" or otherwise be encouraged to
			 stay together when going to the bathroom, on field trips, or when leaving the
			 academic facility.
(3)
									Share sleeping quarters with minors. Separate
			 accommodations for adults and minors are required other than the minors'
			 parents or guardians. Minors should be placed in accommodations that allow for
			 a locked door between themselves and program staff. Program staff shall not
			 enter the sleeping quarters of a minor without another authorized adult
			 present.
(4)
									Engage in abusive conduct of any kind toward, or in the
			 presence of, a minor.
(5)
									Strike, hit, administer corporal punishment to, or
			 touch in an inappropriate or illegal manner any minor.
(6)
									Engage in rough
			 or sexually provocative games, including horseplay.
(7)
									Allow any
			 inappropriate touching, including between children.
(8)
									Use or respond to
			 sexual innuendo or make sexually suggestive comments.
(9)
									Pick up minors
			 from or drop off minors at their homes, other than the driver's child(ren),
			 except as specifically authorized in writing by the minor's parent or legal
			 guardian. Two authorized adults should be in a vehicle with a minor, if
			 transportation is needed.
(10)
									Neither use nor
			 provide alcohol or drugs to any minor. Authorized adults shall not use nor
			 provide prescription drugs or any medication to any minor unless specifically
			 authorized in writing by the parent or legal guardian as being required for the
			 minor's care or the minor's emergency treatment. Program staff, following the
			 conditions outlined in this policy, may distribute participant's
			 medicines.
(11)
									Make sexual material in any form, including printed and
			 electronic, available to minors participating in programs or activities covered
			 by this policy or assist them in any way in gaining access to such
			 materials.
(12)
									Share a bed or sleeping bag with a
			 minor.
(13)
									Shower, bathe, or undress with or in the presence of
			 minors.
(14)
									Favor one child more than another; do not give gifts to
			 any one child in a program; do not accept expensive gifts from any child in the
			 program.
(15)
									Tell children "this is just between the two of us" or
			 use similar language that encourages children to keep secrets from their parent
			 or guardians.