The boy scouts of america updated youth protection training overview. The youth protection program is a set of standards, guidelines and training developed by the boy scouts of america to eliminate opportunities for the abuse of youth members. The three rs of youth protection convey a simple message the bsa wants its youth members to learn. As a special recognition, youth scouts who complete the above requirements except in place of requirement 1 ypt2 training must go on a backyard campout with your family, participate in the council virtual camporee, or another councils virtual program activity. The current course was revised in 2018 and is mandatory for everyone after october 1, 2018. The files help us to protect youth and are one component of our broader youth protection program. The boy scouts of america is pleased to provide this bookletit. Youth protection and why online courses all online courses are provided by bsas national headquarters via their online learning center or olc, which is a public access web site.
Youth protection training must be renewed every 2 years to maintain a valid registration and recharter with a local unit. Jun 20, 2019 this image from video made available by the boy scouts of america in june 2019 shows a frame from an animated video which is part of a sexabuse prevention program adopted by the scouts. At the end of this segment, the video should be stopped again for discussion. The official facebook page for the boy scouts of america. Boy scouts of america youth protection guidelines facilitators guide message for facilitators the boy scouts of america deeply appreciates your acceptance of the responsibility to facilitate this session of youth protection guidelines. All troops commit to transparency in reporting incidents to authorities. In developing this exciting new tool, the bsa teamed up with content expert netsmartz, part of the national. In a class b or field uniform do a good turn check on a neighbor, get their groceries. Every scouter must complete updated youth protection training.
Video disc all video discs are maintained in a library at the council office or at the district level. The boy scouts of america uses a simple way to help scouts learn to prevent sexual molestation. An updated youth safety fact sheet can be found by clicking the link. The boy scouts of america places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth members. Easy to use, no time limit, allows up to 10 participants. Updated youth protection training now available scouting wire. The boy scouts of america makes scouting available to our nations youth by chartering community organizations to operate cub scout packs, boy scout troops, varsity scout teams, venturing crews, and sea scout ships. Youth protection training information hawk mountain. Youth protection reminder its critical that we all continue to keep youth protection topofmind whether our scouting activities are taking place in person or through a digital platform. Keep in mind that virtual communications fall under electronic communications of the bsa youth protection guidelines and rules for social media. Commitment to 123 protection guidelines in every troop. How to make sure youve taken the updated youth protection training.
New youth protection training new boy scouts of america youth protection training all volunteers must take the new youth protection training by october 1, 2018 regardless of current expiration date of training below are instructions on how to take the new youth protection training online. Youth protection training is required for all registered members of the boy scouts of america and must be completed before submitting an adult application. The boy scouts of america places the greatest importance on creating the most. To answer the call, the national youth protection committee has developed a new program to assist. Even if you are not a registered scouting leader or volunteer, it is your responsibility as a parent or guardian to know and understand the boy scouts of americas youth protection guidelines. The requirements listed below are the current and official requirements of the boy scouts of america. Scouting can take place anywhere even in the comfort of your home. Public youth protection boy scout troop 38 warwick, new york. A time to tell troop meeting guide boy scouts of america. Feb 05, 2015 4 scout camp activities obstacle course duration. Online advancement programming hoosier trails council boy. To help families and volunteers keep youth safe while online, the boy scouts of america introduces the cyber chip. You will learn the boy scouts of america s youth protection guidelines, signs of abuse, and how to report suspected abuse.
This video introduces the three rs of youth protection and should be. This surge in need was not anticipated, but we can help. Lincoln heritage council cubscoutingathome boy scouts of. The youth protection program is a set of standards, guidelines and training developed by the. One of the best ways to do this is to take bsas youth protection training. Ypt2 is a comprehensive training that covers a variety of best practices for preventing, identifying and dealing with abuse. The youth protection emblem is a 3 round, black, red, grey, white emblem. True youth protection can be achieved only through the focused commitment of everyone in scouting.
Youth protection training must be renewed every 2 years to maintain a valid registration and recharter with a. The boy scouts of america s national good turn virtual 5k benefitting feeding america with the school closures, job disruptions, and health risks, millions of americans are turning to food banks for muchneeded support. Download the howto guide for taking youth protection training pdf icon. To download midiowa councils document on youth protection, click here. The files alone have limitations and were only meant to serve as a barrier to keep out unfit members as part of a comprehensive effort to keep kids safe. Following each scenario, the video recaps the points made. Virtual meetings are a great way to keep your scouts on track and engaged in scouting and working on advancements.
Please support the bsa today to help ensure a bright, strong future for americas youth. Youth protection training 2 ypt2 is the new youth protection training for the boy scouts of america that covers all programs within the boy scouts of america. The boy scouts of america requires youth protection training for all volunteers. Scouting here is a walkthrough of how to complete it. After each section of material, you will answer questions about that sections topic. All adults are required to undergo a criminal background check and to complete a youth protection program training before being registered as bsa leaders and they must be. Youth protection training piedmont council boy scouts of. All online courses are provided by bsas national headquarters via their online learning center or olc, which is a public access web site. April is youth protection month, and youth protection begins with you.
Of note, remember that bsa prohibits any oneonone interaction between an adult leader and a scout in person, online, through a web conference, over. The chartered organization must provide an adequate and safe meeting place and capable adult leadership. The piedmont council requires youth protection training ypt to be renewed every two years. Apr 17, 2020 the dan beard council, boy scouts of america would like to offer our scouting units and families opportunities to participate in scouting activities from the comfort of their own home. New leaders are required to take youth protection training before submitting an. Aug 15, 2014 the mission of the boy scouts of america is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the scout oath and scout law. The mission of the boy scouts of america is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the scout oath and scout law. Scouting has long maintained multiple barriers to abuse, of which the iv files are part. Boy scouts of america files for bankruptcy protection amid. Your participation in this training will satisfy the youth protection training prerequisite for your participation in many boy scout activities such as leadership at national jamborees or attendance at national camping school.
The boy scouts of america updated youth protection. Updates to previously released information include further guidance on recording of video conferences for adult participants and removal of the examples of video conferencing platforms. Understanding these pages could prevent your child or another child from being abused or may empower you to stop abuse as soon as possible and seek the necessary help. The bsa has announced bold, wideranging updates to its youth protection program as part of an ongoing effort to protect young people from child abuse this starts with an enhanced online youth. Remember to have at least two adults on all communications. You will learn the boy scouts of americas youth protection guidelines, signs of abuse, and how to report suspected abuse.
It also stressed that boy scouts of america has ramped up background checks and developed some of the strongest expertinformed youth protection policies found in any youthserving organization. Scouting at home atlanta area council boy scouts of. Here you will find a resource hub for parents and leaders to help support scouting at home, with stayathome educational activities for any scout rank, tips for continuing to work on advancements and kidfriendly content that connects scouting with their daily lives. Check with your local council service center or contact the religious organization directly to obtain the curriculum booklets. Scouting at home boy scouts of america, dan beard council. The boy scouts of america has approved of these programs and allows the emblems to be worn on the official uniform. Take youth protection course boy scouts of america. Online advancement programming hoosier trails council.
Youth protection training information hawk mountain council. Each of the options below has a paid option, but these are free tier options. Youth protection program boy scouts of america wikipedia. Scouting is a place where young people can come together for fun in a safe environment.
The boy scouts of americas updated youth protection training doesnt. For full details, view the digital safety and online scouting activities safety moment. Now, the boy scouts of america is releasing fully updated training to further strengthen our ability to protect youth. It has a red shield and white universal emblem in the center. Download the howto guide for taking youth protection training. Scouting at home denver area council, boy scouts of america. Background clearances required by pennsylvania law are good for five years. A recent survey of councils revealed there is a need for a youth protection specific volunteer. Volunteers and council staff want someone as their goto person for youth protection. For full details, view the digital safety and online scouting activities safety moment, which is available publicly on. This training is an important part of helping to protect our members from child abuse. If you have any difficulty with the youth protection training website or bsa online learning center, contact bsa member care at 8557072644.
Scouting at home atlanta area council boy scouts of america. The various religious groups administer the programs. Youth safety boy scouts of america capitol area council. Every day, these programs reach millions of kids across the u. Youth protection training is required for all registered volunteers. While one case of child abuse is one too many, the number of abuse cases among scouts has decreased to less than. Lincoln heritage council cubscoutingathome boy scouts. Learn about the boy scouts of americas youth protection program, including training. New to this version of the training program are video interviews with. The boy scouts of america is dedicated to the principle of protecting youth from harm. Youth protection training is designed to help you keep our youth safe from abuse. To maintain such an environment, the bsa developed numerous procedural and leadership selection policies and provides parents and leaders with resources for. Check out the activities below, and visit this page often for frequent updates.
Occasionally, the requirements will not match those in the printed scout handbook, the annual scouts bsa requirements book, or some merit badge pamphlets because of the timing of their printing schedules. There are also youth protection training guides and videos for teenage girls and boys. Boy scouts of america youth protection training video. All adults are required to undergo a criminal background check and to complete a youth protection program training before being registered as bsa leaders and they must be recertified every 2 years. Past experience has led the boy scouts of america to create and implement the best youth protection procedures among youth serving organizations nationwide. Use these virtual scout on backgrounds for your video calls. New leaders are required to take youth protection training before. Scouting at home northern lights council boy scouts of. Scouting program within the youth protection guidelines of the bsa. Great features allows for main meeting and submeeting rooms. New boy scouts of america youth protection training all volunteers must take the new youth protection training by october 1, 2018 regardless of current expiration date of training below are instructions on how to take the new youth protection training online. In developing this exciting new tool, the bsa teamed up with content expert netsmartz, part of the national center for missing and exploited children and training expert for many law enforcement agencies. Every scouter must complete updated youth protection.
Youth protection training for volunteer leaders and parents boy scouts of america facilitators guide the boy scouts of america deeply appreciates your leadership in facilitating this session of youth protection training for volunteer leaders and parents. The boy scouts of america and the state of pennsylvania have strict requirements when working with youth. It is the mission of youth protection volunteers and professionals to work within the boy scouts of america to maintain a culture of youth protection awareness and safety at the national, regional, area, council, district, and unit levels. Updated youth protection training, including insights from experts and survivors and the latest strategies for recognizing and preventing major forms of abuse.
Feb 18, 2020 all adults complete youth protection training every two years. For this reason, all registered adult volunteers, no matter what their position entails, must complete youth protection training before they can be registered. Todays youth are spending more time than ever using digital media for education, research, socializing, and fun. What is the boy scouts of americas bsa commitment to youth protection. Please remember youth protection and twodeep leadership for all virtual scouting meetings.
The boy scouts of america is proud of the comprehensive youth protection program it pioneered nearly 30 years ago and how that program has strengthened over time. Check out our initial 30day challenges and video below. The dan beard council, boy scouts of america would like to offer our scouting units and families opportunities to participate in scouting activities from the comfort of their own home. Youth protection training council 3 illowa council. This image from video made available by the boy scouts of america in june 2019 shows a frame from an animated video which is part of a sexabuse prevention program adopted by the scouts.
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