Ohio Administrative Code|Rule 3344-94-05 | Code of conduct for authorized adults.

                                                
(A) If a program participant discloses
		  any type of assault or abuse (at any time previous to, during or after the
		  program), or an authorized adult has reason to believe that the participant has
		  been subject to such assault or abuse, the authorized adult, as a mandatory
		  reporter, shall immediately call 911 or Cleveland state university police. For
		  instances of child sexual assault or abuse, the authorized adult shall
		  immediately call 911 or Cleveland state university police. Further instructions
		  for addressing child sexual abuse or assault are located in rule 3344-95-01 of
		  the Administrative Code (child protection and reporting of child abuse
		  policy).
(B) Authorized adults shall make all reasonable efforts to
		  ensure the safety of minors participating in programs and activities covered by
		  this rule, including removal of minors from dangerous or potentially dangerous
		  situations, irrespective of any other limitation or requirement.
(C) If an allegation of inappropriate conduct has been made
		  against an authorized adult participating in a program, the adult against whom
		  the allegation is made shall discontinue any further participation in programs
		  and activities covered by this rule until such allegation has been
		  satisfactorily resolved. The authorized adult may be required to leave
		  university premises pending resolution of the matter.
(D) Authorized adults shall behave professionally and
		  maintain the highest standards of personal behavior at all times. Authorized
		  adults participating in programs and activities covered by this rule shall
		  not:
(1) Have one-on-one contact with minors: there must be two
			 or more authorized adults present during activities where minors are present.
			 Authorized adults shall not have any direct electronic contact, including
			 social media, with minors without another authorized adult being included in
			 the communication. Authorized adults should be aware of situations in which
			 actions can be misconstrued or manipulated by others (for example, being alone
			 with the last child to leave a class). Conduct all dealings with children in a
			 public environment as much as possible, in order that all behavior can be
			 readily observed.
(2) Enter a minor's room, bathroom facility, changing
			 area, shower area or similar area without another authorized adult in
			 attendance, consistent with the policy of not having one-on-one contact with
			 minors. Never spend time alone with a child away from others. Minors should use
			 a "buddy system" or otherwise be encouraged to stay together when
			 going to the bathroom, on field trips, or when leaving the academic
			 facility.
(3) Share sleeping quarters with minors. Separate
			 accommodations for adults and minors are required other than the minors
			 parents or guardians. Minors should be placed in accommodations that allow for
			 a locked door between themselves and program staff. Program staff shall not
			 enter the sleeping quarters of a minor without another authorized adult
			 present.
(4) Engage in abusive conduct of any kind toward, or in the
			 presence of, a minor.
(5) Strike, hit, administer corporal punishment to, or
			 touch in an inappropriate or illegal manner any minor.
(6) Engage in rough or sexually provocative games,
			 including horseplay.
(7) Allow any inappropriate touching, including between
			 children.
(8) Use or respond to sexual innuendo or make sexually
			 suggestive comments.
(9) Pick up minors from or drop off minors at their homes,
			 other than the driver's child(ren), except as specifically authorized in
			 writing by the minor's parent or legal guardian. Two authorized adults
			 should be in a vehicle with a minor, if transportation is needed.
(10) Neither use nor provide alcohol or drugs to any minor.
			 Authorized adults shall not use nor provide prescription drugs or any
			 medication to any minor unless specifically authorized in writing by the parent
			 or legal guardian as being required for the minors care or the
			 minor's emergency treatment. Program staff, following the conditions
			 outlined in this rule, may distribute participants
			 medicines.
(11) Make sexual material in any form, including printed and
			 electronic, available to minors participating in programs or activities covered
			 by this rule or assist them in any way in gaining access to such
			 materials.
(12) Share a bed or sleeping bag with a minor.
(13) Shower, bathe, or undress with or in the presence of
			 minors.
(14) Favor one child more than another; do not give gifts to
			 any one child in a program; do not accept expensive gifts from any child in the
			 program.
(15) Tell children "this is just between the two of
			 us" or use similar language that encourages children to keep secrets from
			 their parent or guardians
(16) Have contact outside of the program with any minor in
			 the program.
(17) Photograph any minor participant for any purpose,
			 except for CSU use if a release for such use has been executed by the
			 minors parent or guardian.