Youth Protection Policy

Sauganash Study Center is dedicated to providing a safe educational environment for those who participate in its activities, especially all minors. It does not tolerate any sexual or physical abuse on the part of staff, volunteers, or participants, including behavior that is objectively intimidating, physically or verbally. Also, staff and volunteers do not provide any illegal substances to the students nor permit their use. Every adult staff or volunteer submits to a background check, commits to follow a set of behavioral guidelines (here), and undergoes abuse prevention training. If you are aware of any abusive behavior please report it immediately to the Director of the center, or in the case of an allegation against the Director, to the President of Sauganash Study Center. The Director of the center in conjunction with Sauganash Study Center’s Board will promptly investigate and resolve any such complaints or reports. As required by Illinois state law, the Director of the center in conjunction with Sauganash Study Center’s Board will report any allegations of abuse to the civil authorities. As provided by an agreement between Sauganash Study Center and the Prelature of Opus Dei, the Director, or the President of Sauganash Study Center, will inform the Directors of the Prelature of Opus Dei of any incidents which compromise the safe environment of Sauganash Study Center.