Parents/Legal Guardians
For Parents/Legal Guardians
At California State University Northridge, we are committed to creating opportunities for enrichment and learning at every age.
Whether you are taking advantage of a campus homework help program or sending your child to summer camps at CSUN, we understand the paramount importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and youth. As a parent and guardian, your child's safety is a top priority, and we share your commitment to providing a secure environment for their academic and personal growth. Through our Youth Protection Program, we aim to foster a campus culture that prioritizes safety, inclusivity, and respect for all members of our community. On this page, you'll find valuable resources, information, and support to help you navigate our youth protection policies and initiatives. Together, we can work towards creating a safe and supportive environment where every student can thrive.
Boundaries Between Youth & Adult Staff
State-managed programs place strict boundaries on interactions between youth and adult staff and generally prohibit all of the following:
- isolated, non-public, one-on- one interactions
- exchanges of emails, texts, or calls without express parental permission
- sharing secrets
- engaging in inappropriate physical interactions such as lap sitting, kisses, wrestling, piggyback rides, tickling, massage, or any touching of inappropriate areas.
These boundaries are set out in CSUN’s Code of Conduct – Standards for Interaction with Youth. The more you know about the boundaries that should be in place between youth and adult staff, the better you will be able to identify and report a violation of these boundaries.
Reporting and Responding
Our priority is to maintain a secure environment where young people can thrive. In the event of any concerning or potentially harmful incidents involving youth participants, our team is obligated to report such occurrences promptly. When we all take action, abuse is preventable. We take these matters seriously and respond with urgency, adhering to the following established protocols:
Mandate to Report
CSU Executive Order 1083, "Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect," requires all University employees, campus community volunteers, and independent contractors to report any reasonable suspicion of child abuse encountered during their University-related work or volunteer activities. This obligation applies regardless of their status as mandated reporters under California law, and the report must follow the procedures outlined in the policy.
Report Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect
If you need to report an emergency situation involving child abuse or neglect, please call 911.
Otherwise, please contact the appropriate local and state authorities to report suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect. You can find detailed information on how to report child abuse or neglect on our Human Resources’ Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) website.
Reporting Concerns, Incidents or Policy Violations Related to Youth Programs
These types of concerns related to youth programs at CSUN can be reported by contact Risk Management at (818) 677-5508 or ypp@csun.edu.
Reporting Resources
Visit the CSUN Human Resources’ Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) website to learn more about:
- Who is required to report
- What is required to be reported
- How to report
- And more…
CSUN Youth Protection Program Reporting Guidelines
Participant Forms
Click on link to individual form > top right > click download > form fillable online or to print.