Protecting youth is the top priority for all 窪蹋勛圖厙 personnel.
If an incident occurs: Ensure safety Provide care Notify Document Report
Quick Decision Guide
| Situation | Action |
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| Emergency or Immediate Danger | Call or text 911 |
| 往 Injury or Near Miss | Submit |
| ∴ Suspected Abuse or Neglect | Call 911 or + notify |
| 窪蹋勛圖厙 Conduct Code Violation | Report to |
| 儭 Discrimination / Misconduct | Report to Civil Rights Compliance Office |
| Mental Health Concern | Call Husky Assist (紼F) / 988 or 911 after hours |
Immediate Response
Follow these steps for all incidents:
- Ensure safety
Stop the activity, prevent further harm, and call or text 911 if needed - Provide care
往 First aid, medical, or mental health support
- Notify parent/guardian
Communicate as soon as possible, prioritizing urgent health or safety concerns - Document
Who / What / Where / When / Why - Report
Complete required reports within 2448 hours
Parent/Guardian Notification
Accessible Accordion
Notify a parent/guardian right away via phone for:
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- Injuries requiring professional medical attention
- Head injuries or suspected concussion (follow Concussion Protocol)
- Any situation involving 911 or emergency services
- Suspected abuse or neglect
- Incidents involving prohibited conduct (e.g., discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct)
- A participant experiencing a mental health crisis, significant distress, or substance use concern
- Any situation where safety or well-being is at significant risk
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If a parent/guardian cannot be reached:
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- Continue attempts using all available contacts
- Follow emergency contact procedures
- Document all contact attempts
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Notify a parent/guardian the same day, preferably by phone, for:
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- Injuries beyond basic first aid
- Incidents requiring a participant to stop activities or go home
- Behavioral incidents requiring significant staff intervention
- Emerging health or well-being concerns
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Notification may occur at pickup or via same-day written communication for:
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- Minor injuries treated with basic first aid
- Minor behavioral issues that were resolved and did not affect safety
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For all incidents:
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- When/how parent/guardian was notified
- Who made the contact
- What was communicated
- Any follow-up instructions
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Parent/guardian notification does not replace required 窪蹋勛圖厙 reporting
Incident Types & Reporting Requirements
Accessible Accordion
Minor, temporary issues not caused by environmental hazards.
Examples
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- Minor scrapes or bumps (basic first aid only)
- Mild illness
- Minor behavioral issues
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Actions
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- Notify parent/guardian at pickup
- Internal documentation only (see )
- Retain records for 3 years after the participant reaches age 18
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Serious risk, environmental hazard, near miss, or misconduct
Action
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- Formal incident report (see )
- Notify parent/guardian (see notification guidelines above)
- Report to appropriate 窪蹋勛圖厙 or external entities (see Who to Report To section below)
- Submit (if applicable)
- Notify of any potential negligence or liability concerns
- Retain records for 3 years after the participant reaches age 18
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When in doubt treat as high risk
Who to Report To
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- Life-threatening emergency / missing youth / violence
Call or text 911 - Threat of harm to self or others
Call or text 911
Contact SafeCampus for follow-up
- Life-threatening emergency / missing youth / violence
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- Suspected abuse or neglect of a youth under 18
Call 911 (if urgent safety concerns)
Report to Law Enforcement or Child Protective Services (see Report Child Abuse page for details)
Also notify if suspected abuse/neglect occurred in a 窪蹋勛圖厙 program or facility, or involved a 窪蹋勛圖厙 employee or volunteer.
- Suspected abuse or neglect of a youth under 18
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- Any injury or near miss (youth or personnel)
Submit
(required even for low-risk incidents when caused by environmental factors) - Injury requiring medical care
Submit - Head injury / possible concussion
Follow Concussion Protocol
Submit - Facility hazard
Submit
Contact , as needed - Hazardous materials spill or exposure
Call 911
Contact
- Any injury or near miss (youth or personnel)
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- Conduct code violation (behavior or boundary crossing that violates University Standards for Interacting with Youth)
Report to - Questions or uncertainty about a possible conduct code violation
Contact to request a consultation - Critical personnel error (e.g., medication administration error, injury caused by personnel)
Submit - Potential negligence or liability concern
Notify
- Conduct code violation (behavior or boundary crossing that violates University Standards for Interacting with Youth)
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- Prohibited conduct (e.g., discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, retaliation)
Report to Civil Rights Compliance Office - Questions or uncertainty about possible prohibited conduct
Request a consultation via the - Removal or withdrawal of a youth participant that may relate to prohibited conduct or protected characteristics
Report to Civil Rights Compliance Office
- Prohibited conduct (e.g., discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, retaliation)
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Prohibited Conduct Includes:
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- Discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics
- Sexual misconduct (harassment, assault, exploitation, relationship violence, stalking)
- Retaliation for reporting concerns or participating in processes
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- Urgent mental health struggles, emotional distress, or substance use concerns
- MondayFriday on Seattle Campus
Call Husky Assist (206-543-9331 or 911) - After hours, weekends, other 窪蹋勛圖厙 campuses, or off campus
Call or text
Call or text 911
- MondayFriday on Seattle Campus
- Non-urgent safety or well-being concerns
Contact SafeCampus for consultation, safety planning, and resources (available MondayFriday)
- Urgent mental health struggles, emotional distress, or substance use concerns
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- Incident Log (sample) |
- Incident Report Form (sample) |
- Civil Rights Compliance Office
- Accessibility at 窪蹋勛圖厙
- 窪蹋勛圖厙 Youth Protection
- SafeCampus
- Husky Assist
- (guidance on youth-related records)
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Key Reminders
Act quickly to protect safety and prevent further harm
Notify parents/guardians
Always report when required
When unsure, report and seek guidance
Accurate documentation is essential