Unfortunately, child sexual abuse is an increasing social problem. The Boy Scouts of America is committed to providing a comprehensive Youth Protection Program and has prepared a range of materials for the education of scouts, adults and leaders. Scout troops are encouraged to offer a program for boys once per year, showing a video called “A Time To Tell”, that that emphasizes the three R’s of youth protection: Recognize abuse, Resist advances and Report to parents or another trusted adult.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to review the insert at the beginning of the Boy Scout Handbook. One requirement of the first badge in Scouting, the Scout Badge, is for the Scout to review this section with a parent or guardian.
Parents who join us on camping trips or at summer camp are required to take Youth Protection Training. Youth Protection training is designed to help you keep our youth safe from abuse. You will learn the Boy Scouts of America’s Youth Protection Guidelines, signs of abuse, and how to report suspected abuse. This course must be completed for registration as a BSA member.
This course can be taken online at MyScouting.org (you will need to create an account to access online training). On occasion, Youth Protection is available as a live class. Check the troop calendar or contact the troop's adults training coordinator to see if any classes are scheduled and to find out more about other training opportunities.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to review the insert at the beginning of the Boy Scout Handbook. One requirement of the first badge in Scouting, the Scout Badge, is for the Scout to review this section with a parent or guardian.
Parents who join us on camping trips or at summer camp are required to take Youth Protection Training. Youth Protection training is designed to help you keep our youth safe from abuse. You will learn the Boy Scouts of America’s Youth Protection Guidelines, signs of abuse, and how to report suspected abuse. This course must be completed for registration as a BSA member.
This course can be taken online at MyScouting.org (you will need to create an account to access online training). On occasion, Youth Protection is available as a live class. Check the troop calendar or contact the troop's adults training coordinator to see if any classes are scheduled and to find out more about other training opportunities.