Volume
36
Issue
4
Abstract
Liability shields are often utilized as a strategy for managing risk associated with youth programming efforts; but, at the same time, the shields are often misused and misunderstood. When properly developed and utilized, liability shields can be worth more than the paper they are written on. This article describes various liability shields that can be incorporated into an Extension risk management program. They include: permission slips, informed consent forms, waivers and releases, and indemnification agreements. In addition, five specific implications are stated for Extension professionals.
Recommended Citation
King, J., & Scmiesing, R. (1998). Working Through the Maze of Liability Shields. The Journal of Extension, 36(4), Article 12. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol36/iss4/12
