Ann Franke Learning Institute logo

Seminar

Seminar runs January - March

icon images of people and an award

Youth Protection Seminar

An advanced learning program for higher education professionals who are ready to deepen, refine, and operationalize their youth protection efforts.

Participants explore complex and emerging issues in the field while strengthening their approach to implementation, monitoring, compliance, collaboration, and continous imporvement. 

Designed for those with an existing foundation in youth protection, the Seminar provides guidance, practical discussion, and peer learning to help institutions move from policy development to sustained, effective practice. 

HEPNet also offers Custom Seminars 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. 

Explore Offerings & Registration

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
  • Three 1-hour office hours
  • Program plus 1 membership OR job posting: $1400
  • Program plus 2 memberships: $1685

In This Program

  • Compare youth protection oversight models
  • Assess authority, responsibility, and escalation gaps
  • Move beyond policy compliance
  • Identify indicators of strong programs
  • Strengthen program quality and consistency
  • Evaluate existing youth protection systems
  • Plan practical continuous improvement steps

Who This Is For

  • Institutions that have a youth protection policy
  • Individuals with a few years of youth protection experience
  • Ready to strengthen, assess, and mature systems
  • Working in legal, compliance, HR, athletics, risk management, programming, student affairs, youth protection roles

Walk Away With

  • Clearer understanding of oversight models
  • Stronger authority and accountability practices
  • Tools to assess program effectiveness
  • Practical steps for continuous improvement
  •  

    Interested in a Custom Seminar For Your Group?

    HEPNet can tailor the Seminar 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.

    Register for HEPNet2026 Annual Conference

    Take Me There