1. Protection of Minors at MIT
September 21, 2017
Debby Fisher
Kate Miller

2. New Website for Programs for Minors
minors.mit.edu - launched Spring 2017
Central website for guidance, resources, training
Aimed at programs operated or sponsored by MIT
“Minor” = under 18, non-MIT student
Not an Institute policy at this time
HR Guidelines on minors working/interning at MIT remain in effect

3. New Website for Programs for Minors

4. Existing HR Guidelines for Minors Working/Interning

5. Program Registration and Training
Online registration form for programs for minors – due one month prior
Free training offered through United Educators
List of “Dos and Don’ts” for program supervisors

6. Inspection of areas to be used in advance
Safety Guidelines
Inspection of areas to be used in advance
Recommended ratios of chaperones/staff to minors
Transportation/Housing/Health guidance
EHS Hazard Assessments – same process
Sign up for MIT Alert
Consent & Liability Forms

7. The following categories must do a CORI check:
Background Checks
The following categories must do a CORI check:
Supervisors of programs for minors
Staff/volunteers who stay overnight with minors in residence halls
Staff/volunteers who have direct contact with minors
Exceptions:
Day programs < 3 days and 2 adults present at all times
Parents/guardians attend with minors
Programs that provide own chaperones (i.e. school field trips)

8. Reporting Abuse or Neglect
MIT expects that anyone suspecting abuse/neglect of a child will report it
Information on signs of abuse/neglect are linked from new website
Some MIT employees are mandated reporters based on their job responsibilities
Reports should be directed to MIT Police who can assist with process

9. Must have written agreement with MIT Carry minimum limits of insurance
Non-MIT Programs
Non-Institute programs that operate programs and/or use MIT facilities:
Must have written agreement with MIT
Carry minimum limits of insurance
Expected to comply with Institute guidance on training, background checks, and reporting of abuse or neglect
Contact Regina Dugan in OGC

10. Contact email address for Programs for Minors: minors@mit.edu
Contact Information
Contact address for Programs for Minors:
Contact Human Resources for issues related to minors as employees or interns
“Guidelines for Minors Working or Interning in MIT’s DLCs” (separate website)