Health, Safety & Security
The CIEE Philosophy
Tens of thousands of students study abroad without incident each year. However, we are keenly aware that life is unpredictable and that it is critically important to prepare for any eventuality. So when our students need assistance, our worldwide team focuses on compassionate, respectful, individualized support that follows our protocols and safeguards others, if needed.
And while the immediate remedy is often focused upon, our service continues into the secondary phase, including academic support/continuity, financial implications, and institutional communication. We understand the reality of risk and embrace its challenges on behalf of our students, their families, and partner institutions. Preparedness plus response equals total care.
Measuring and Understanding Risk
Any time we leave home, we undertake an inherent risk calculation to determine what is “safe,” including the decision to study abroad. At CIEE, we calculate risk using data-driven analyses by experienced global risk management professionals to ensure the best-in-class safety of all participants and staff.
We follow core safety practices, which include bystander intervention training, mental health support, and site-specific information. Our staff’s priority is – and always has been – a primary focus on our students’ wellbeing.
Health, Safety, and Security Trend Analysis
To contextualize actual risk to CIEE’s overseas participants, the Health, Safety and Security (HSS) team annually performs a comprehensive analysis of the incidents reported to at our sites. It is from this data, that our HSS team designs specific and targeted interventions and mitigation strategies to improve both student safety and our support response.
The CIEE Health, Safety, & Security Data Report examines a selected 6-year period (consisting of 76,000+ participants) for the risks, incidents, and trends reported by our participants during that time.
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