Youth Protection Contacts

Report Child Abuse

In the case of an emergency or you are trying to report a situation involving observed or
suspected child abuse or neglect, you are required by law to call:   

Indiana Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline
1-800-800-5556

Please see Campus Police Departments below for campus-specific contacts.

Youth Program

Every Youth Program should have a direct point of contact. If you know the individual responsible for the specific Program you are trying to reach, please contact them directly. Their contact information should be in your registration confirmation or on their Youth Program’s website/social media page.

If you do not know the appropriate person to contact, please see the list below for Compliance and Risk Management Liaisons. 

General Concerns 

Youth Protection Program
Office of the Vice President for Ethics and Compliance
YouthProtection@purdue.edu
(765) 494-5830

Academic Camps and Programs

Amanda Johnson
Lead Event Planner for Youth Safety
john2145@purdue.edu
(765) 494-0874

Athletic Camps and Programs

Katie Roche
Assistant Director of Compliance for Purdue Athletics
karoche@purdue.edu
(765) 494-6252

Co-Rec Camps and Programs

Melanie Red Elk
Associate Director – Engagement
mredelk@purdue.edu
(765) 496-3612

Campus Police Departments

Purdue University
765-494-8221

Purdue Fort Wayne
260-481-6827

Purdue Northwest
219-989-2222

Purdue Indianapolis
317-274-2058