Relevant Policies
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Youth Programs Policy & Youth Program Criminal Background Checks
Minimum Operational Requirements for Conducting University Youth Programs
The Minimum Operational Requirements for Conducting University Youth Programs outline the preventative actions expected to be taken when facilitating learning activities on and off-campus involving the participation of minors. Read More
Youth Program Criminal Background Checks
Michigan State University requires that all individuals who have unsupervised access to minors at a youth program must have been subject to a criminal background check (including sex offender registry check) through the Human Resources Department within the last twelve months.
An external organization sponsoring a youth program on campus or using MSU facilities for a youth program must certify that all adults working or volunteering at the program have been subject to a criminal background check (including sex offender registry check) within the last twelve months.
Youth Program Criminal Background Check FAQs
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University Reporting Protocol: Child Abuse and Other Harm to Children
University Reporting Protocol: Child Abuse and Other Harm to Children
Michigan State University established protocols for employees and volunteers to report child abuse and harm to children to create a safe and supportive learning and working environment. Read more
Frequently Asked Questions about University Reporting Protocols
Mandatory Reporters' Resource Guide
Information for Reporting Suspected Abuse
Emergency
Police, fire, ambulance:
9-1-1
Available 24 hoursGreen Light Telephones
Emergency phones strategically placed throughout campus.Reporting Crimes to Police
MSU Police
(517) 355-2221
1120 Red Cedar Rd.
police.msu.eduEast Lansing Police Dept.
(517) 351-4220
409 Park Lane, East Lansing,
cityofeastlansing.comMeridian Township Police Dept.
(517) 332-6526
5151 Marsh Rd., Okemos
meridian.mi.usLansing Police Department
(517) 483-4600
120 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing
lansingmi.gov/police/Bath Township Police Dept.
(517) 641-6271
14480 Webster Rd., Bath Township
bathtownship.usFind a police station near you
policelocator.comFile a University Report
The Office of Institutional Equity reviews concerns related to discrimination and harassment based on age, color, gender, gender identity, disability status, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status and weight under the University's Anti-Discrimination Policy and Policy on Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct.
Additional Information
Potential Indicators of Child Abuse and/or Neglect
Immunity for Reporters of Child Abuse and Neglect
MSU Campus Programs and Support
Mandated Reporters' Resource Guide
Michigan Child Protection Law (PDF)
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University Anti-Discrimination Policy
Anti-Discrimination Policy (ADP)
The Anti-Discrimination Policy, or ADP, outlines the types of prohibited discrimination and harassment at MSU. Under the ADP, University community members are prohibited from engaging in acts which discriminate against or harass any University community member on the basis of age, color, gender, gender identity, disability status, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or weight.
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Policy on Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct
The Policy on Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct, or RVSM, is a subset of the ADP, which prohibits University community members from engaging in relationship violence, stalking, and sexual misconduct. The RVSM also describes the process for reporting violations of the policy, outlines the process used to investigate and adjudicate alleged violations of policy, and identifies resources available to members of the University community who experience relationship violence, stalking, or sexual misconduct. Read More.
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Michigan Child Protection Law
Michigan Legislature- Child Protection Law
The State of Michigan outlines requirements regarding child abuse and neglect under the Child Protection Law.
Michigan Child Protection Law (PDF)