ClearCause has been featured in Minnesota Public Radio, both on air and online, for their work in keeping American students safe as they study abroad. Read the MPR article here.
“More than a quarter of a million U.S. college students study abroad to earn credit each year — more than triple the number that did two decades ago,” the MPR article reported. Many students who study abroad face grave dangers and risks, as there are few safety precautions, no regulations protecting students abroad or transparent reporting on the safety record of a program entrusted with their future and welfare. That’s where ClearCause steps in.
ClearCause founder Sheryl Hill has assisted 20 families of students who have been killed or injured abroad — helping with things such as legal referrals, trauma counseling and support groups. Sheryl advocates for safe global travel as she speaks with legislators and government authorities on keeping students safe on study abroad programs.
Now, Minnesota state lawmakers Senator Terri Bonoff and Representative Yvonne Selcer are working on a way to mandate Minnesota colleges and universities to only apply credit from study-abroad programs that disclose the safety record of their programs every year, the MPR article reported. They plan to draft legislation this coming session to make study abroad programs safer. ClearCause has been furiously working to keep youth safe as they travel abroad. Change is finally starting to happen.
ClearCause has researched and discovered over 400 student deaths abroad. Minnesotan students Tyler Hill and Thomas Plotkin both died in their study abroad programs. Tyler, Thomas, and many other students who have also faced tragic deaths are worth rallying for.
Read the full MPR article here and learn more about what ClearCause is doing to ensure safe global youth travel!
Do you want to help? Use your voice at ClearCause Voices to help Sen. Terri Bonoff and Rep, Yvonne Selcer pass legislation to make study abroad programs safer.
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