This applies to youth in formal leadership positions, such as those selected or elected ahead of time as well as leadership positions where a youth has formal oversight over other youth, directs other youth leaders, formally mentors other youth, or has access to sensitive information about other...

The UUA reserves the right to restrict or remove, temporarily or permanently, any adult from contact with youth at UUA events if it determines that the adult worker is no longer suitable for work with youth....

Adults, who are responsible for youth or on-call, should not consume or be impaired by alcohol or other substances that impair functioning for the duration of the event or tenure of their responsibility. This includes not showing up impaired from previous consumption.

Background check requests should include a letter which clarifies that a criminal history is not an automatic disqualification for working with youth, but rather is the opening of conversation about the meaning of the offense and its relationship to youth ministry (e.g. convictions for civil...

Adults will seek parent/guardian permission before communicating with youth and include an opportunity for the parent/guardian to limit interaction. Parents have the right to be copied on any communication they request. If they request to be added to group conversations, their role is only to...

Program Medical Forms For a weekend program the registration form should require: What medication a youth is taking Medical needs and allergies Medical policy: including need for medications in original containers and on-site storage For a longer programs and those requiring further travel the...

We seek to create a community that honors the inherent worth and dignity of all participants. This needs particular care and attention in times of conflict, where youth find themselves out of covenant with each other, and when rules are broken. In contrast to punitive systems which have high...

Any kind of exclusive behavior detracts from the community building purpose of youth events. Creating a community in which new people are welcomed in and long standing friendships and friendship groups do not impede inclusion is a challenge for any community. Acting on romantic relationships...

Sexuality is a healthy and important part of young people's lives. However, there are times and places where sexual behavior and sexual relationships are inappropriate, including at UUA events....

Any media inquiry should be referred to UUA staff responsible for an event. UUA staff will inform their supervisors and work with UUA Communications staff to appropriately respond.

UUA staff will only endorse and/or advertise UU events that are in alignment with these policies. Any exceptions must be approved by the UUA’s Executive Vice President.

We strive to include youth across a wide range of difference including, but not limited to, differences of race, color, sex, disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, and religious belief or other protected classification. All events should be...

The UUA expects that all of its staff, members, volunteers, visitors and anyone else involved in its programs and activities will conduct themselves in a civil and respectful manner....

The UUA is committed to ensuring that all of its youth programs and activities are conducted in a welcoming manner and inclusive of youth of any race, color, national origin, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or religion, or other protected classes. It is also...