Bootcamp

Boot Camp runs two cohorts between March-May and September-October.

Youth Protection Bootcamp

An immersive program that helps higher education professionals build, strengthen, and implement youth protection policies and practices. Participants gain practical tools, expert guidance, and peer support while exploring core topics such as policy development, risk management, training, reporting, monitoring, and implementation.

HEPNet also offers Custom Boot Camps for groups, systems, associations, and institutions that want a tailored experience aligned with their specific laws, structures, priorities, or implementation goals.

Check out the events calendar for the next cohort.

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Details

Program Includes

2 seats per registration
Choice between 1 free HEPNet membership for 1 year OR 1 free job posting
Four 2-hour training sessions
Two 1-hour office hours
One 30-minute 1:1 coaching session
Program plus 1 membership OR job posting: $1400
Program plus 2 memberships: $1685

Participants Will Learn

Child abuse prevention and response
Youth protection policy elements
Trends in youth protection
Youth protection program logistics including where to house program and position(s)
Lines of institutional authority to approve and cancel youth programs
Socialization and communication of the policy
Challenges and lessons learned
Review of youth protection policy draft or related project
Additional resources

Who This Is For

Enrollment is open to everyone but program may be most beneficial for those in:

Legal
Compliance
Human Resources
Athletics
Risk Management
Academic Programs
Student Affairs

Walk Away With

Youth protection policy draft or template
Established institutional roles and authority
Plan to equip your institution to protect minors
Tools to improve prevention and response

Child abuse prevention and response
Youth protection policy elements
Trends in youth protection
Youth protection program logistics including where to house program and position(s)
Lines of institutional authority to approve and cancel youth programs
Socialization and communication of the policy
Challenges and lessons learned
Review of youth protection policy draft or related project
Additional resources

Interested in a Custom Boot Camp For Your Group?

HEPNet can tailor the Boot Camp experience for institutions, systems, associations, or other groups seeking a shared approach to youth protection. Custom options may include flexible scheduling, audience-specific examples, implementation planning, consultation, and content adapted to your group’s needs.

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