If the ypt training does not show up there, then its possible that the scout s account is linked to the wrong bsa id number or there is a duplicate account. 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. This course is a single program for all levels of scouting cub scouts, boy. Public computers and free wifi are availible at the main library 101 w. Boy scout varsity scout fast start olc youth protection. The boy scouts of america is dedicated to the principle of protecting youth from harm. Youth protection training for scouts bsa youth a time to tell training video can be found by searching youtube.
New leaders are required to take youth protection training before they submit their application for registration. Roundtable verdugo hills council boy scouts of america. Over the past two years, boy scouts of america has worked with experts in the field of child abuse, child sexual abuse and maltreatment to develop new training and resources that will further strengthen our ability to protect youth. All online courses are provided by bsas national headquarters via their online learning center or olc, which is a public access web site the current course was revised in 2018 and is mandatory for everyone after october 1, 2018. Recognize the two types of youth protection related. A copy of the current youth protection guidelines dvd. 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 my training page displays to take youth protection training. Scouting here is a walkthrough of how to complete it. How to take youth protection training online youtube. The boy scouts of americas updated youth protection training is mandatory for all registered adult leaders in all bsa programs. To begin your training to be a boy scout adult leader, begin with these courses that are developed, not only for the new leader, but also for the protection of the youth and to help you to understand the basics of boy scouting. Take the pledge by filling out the form on the back of this card. For use at region, area, council and district meetings to educate volunteers and professionals about the bsas youth protection policies and guidelines.
The purpose of this policy is to increase awareness of this societal problem and to create even greater barriers to abuse than already exist in scouting. Thus, all troop 55 adult leaders have to take youth protection training and maintain that training the boy scouts of america places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth members. 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. The boy scouts of america requires youth protection training for all volunteers. Youth protection training the boy scouts of america places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth members. Online training the online training courses cover youth protection and other bsa training.
Youth protection program national capital area council. When you witness a violation of the bsas youth protection policiessee. Mandatory training the boy scouts of americas updated youth protection training is mandatory for all registered adult leaders in all bsa programs. The atlanta area council is a local council of the boy scouts of america. Updated youth protection training now available scouting. 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. Updated youth protection training, including insights from experts and survivors and the latest strategies for recognizing and preventing major forms of abuse. Upon completion, you may print a certificate of completion to submit with a volunteer application or submit the completion certificate to the unit leader for processing at the. September 26, 2018 bryan wendell training, youth protection 11 by now youve heard that everyone must take the updated, online youth protection training course in order for their unit to recharter.
Over the past two years, boy scouts of america has worked with experts in the field of child abuse, child sexual abuse and. Bsas goal is to ensure that all adult volunteers represent the values and character outlined in the scout oath and scout law and are good leaders for youth. Mar 12, 2018 the boy scouts of americas updated youth protection training doesnt just talk about the dangers of child predators it shows how they work to gain access to their victims. How to make sure youve taken the updated youth protection. Sign the card and return it to your local council service center. Training topics noted l below are available locally. Allegheny county parks foundation eagle scout project award program.
Every scout deserves a trained leader youth protection training. Starting on page 2 should be a list of all of the scout s training. As many of you have noted, there is a new youth protection training course. Youth protection seminar atlanta area council boy scouts. In early february, the bsa introduced newly updated youth protection training that is. Answers to questions about the new youth protection training. Other adults participating in scouting are strongly encouraged to take this. Now, the boy scouts of america is releasing fully updated training to further strengthen our ability to protect youth these changes include. To answer the call, the national youth protection committee has developed a new program to assist everyone in the bsa with youth protection. The boy scouts of america places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth members. Come to the december roundtable to learn the youth protection update, for our boy scout leaders. Jun 10, 2019 i am the training chair for my district. Your pledge signifies your commitment to keeping our youth safe. Every scouter must complete updated youth protection training.
Dear hawk mountain volunteers and parents, youth protection begins with you. In developing this exciting new tool, the bsa teamed up with content expert netsmartz, part of the national. If a volunteers youth protection training record is not current at the time of recharter, the volunteer will not be reregistered. Explain the session for youth protection camp staff training. To maintain such an environment, the bsa has developed numerous procedural and leadership selection policies, and provides parents and leaders the tools to ensure a safe environment. Taking youth protection online chief seattle council. One important goal is provide and encourage youth protection training for all members and parents to insure everyone is aware of their responsibility to keep scouting youth and all youth safe. Youth protection training is required for all registered volunteers.
To maintain such an environment, the bsa developed numerous procedural and leadership selection policies and provides parents and leaders with resources for. Todays youth are spending more time than ever using digital media for education, research, socializing, and fun. You do not have to be a registered member of the boy scouts of america to take youth protection training. The bsa also provides unlimited counseling and support for healing to anyone who has ever been abused in scouting. Putnam ave and the cos cob and byram branch locations. Once completed you will have access to unit, district and council tools. Session 1 child and youth protection training duration. To maintain such an environment, the bsa developed numerous procedural and leadership selection policies and provides parents and leaders with resources for the cub scout, scouts bsa, and venturing programs. After each section of material, you will answer questions about that sections topic. Every day, these programs reach millions of kids across the u. Youll receive an email notification with your account information, including a member idreference number. Classroom and field training dates can be found by referencing our online calendar and online training can be found at. The boy scouts of americas updated youth protection training doesnt just talk about the dangers of child predators it shows how they work to.
Their role is to be the key drivers of youth protection at their assigned levels within the bsa. Youth protection boy scouts of greater saint louis. Click on print member training report this will give you a pdf. Updated youth protection training boy scouts of america. This informational document with an accompanying powerpoint presentation for bsa leaders, parents, volunteers, and professionals should be delivered at the council, district, or unit level by a youth protection champion, training chair, district chair, district executive, or other appropriate scout leader to leaders for camping and overnight. A recent survey of councils revealed there is a need for a youth protection specific volunteer. In order to continue providing a safe and secure environment for todays youth, the boy scouts of america have developed a new version of the youth protection training program taken by all volunteer and staff. The boy scouts of america is pleased to provide this bookletit. 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 boy scouts of america and the state of pennsylvania have strict requirements when working with youth. Free boy scout online training youth protectionfree. Training april 2020 heart of america council boy scouts of. View online buy online cyber chip to help families and volunteers keep youth safe while online.
Boys and girls today have a wide variety of options for spending their time. Youth protection training for the boy scouts of america. A cornerstone of the boy scout programs is adult training. The other method is to attend a group training hosted by the council, the district, or your chartering organization. Youth protection training ypt must be taken every two years. Even if they took the previous training prior to the february rollout, it will need to be taken it again. To be qualified to receive and wear the trained strip as a boy scout leader you must participate in fast start training online, this is scouting online, scoutmaster and assistant scoutmaster leader specific training classroom only and introduction to outdoor leader skills training overnight. How to make sure youve taken the updated youth protection training. Boy scout leader training tuesday, september 21st, 2010. Update your training by october 1, 2018 the boy scouts of americas updated. 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 crossroads of america council, bsa. Youth protection training provides parents and leaders with resources for the cub scout, boy scout, venturing, and sea scouting, exploring, and stem scouts programs.
Howto guide for taking youth protection training the greater st. As announced in the may 8, 2014, issue of scout wire, a youth. Below is a list of forms that are specific to the boy scouts of america, laurel highlands council. Because every scout deserves a trained leader new leader trainingposition specific just getting started in boy scouting. Youth protection training must be renewed every 2 years to maintain a valid registration and recharter with a local unit. It is available from a local scout shop or online at. To maintain such an environment, the bsa developed numerous procedural and leadership selection policies and provides parents and leaders with resources for the cub scout, scouts bsa and.
The boy scouts of america has worked with experts in the field of child abuse, child sexual abuse and maltreatment to develop training and resources that will further strengthen our ability to protect youth. In the boy scouts of america lasalle council, unit, district and council level volunteers are committed to delivering youth a high quality, safe and funfilled program that challenges our youth both intellectually and physically. Youth protection training is designed to help you keep our youth safe from abuse. A chartered organization will need the following to host their own youth protection training session.
You will learn the boy scouts of americas youth protection guidelines, signs of abuse, and how to report suspected abuse. Aug 15, 2014 the boy scouts of america will prepare every eligible youth in america to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the scout oath and scout law. Volunteers and council staff want someone as their goto person for youth protection. Finally, beginning june 1, 2018, all adults who will be present at a scouting activity for 72 hours or more must register as volunteers and complete a background check and youth protection training. For this reason, all registered adult volunteers, no matter what their position entails, must complete youth protection training before they can be registered. I am going to be facilitating youth protection with the new training powerpoint tonight active as of 3119. Please support the bsa today to help ensure a bright, strong future for americas youth.
To help families and volunteers keep youth safe while online, the boy scouts of america introduces the cyber chip. All adults and parents participating in scouting are strongly encouraged to take this 90 minutes online training. Boy scouts of america youth protection training video. All volunteers are required to complete youth protection training and must renew the training every two years. All digital correspondence between an adult and a youth needs to have another adult copied on it includes texts. Video disc all video discs are maintained in a library at the council office or at the district level. Youth protection is the first and most vital part of your trainint to be a leader in cub scouts, scouts bsa, venturing, or any other bsa activit. All online courses are provided by bsas national headquarters via their online learning center or olc, which is a public access web site. Define the importance of the bsas youth protection program.
The boy scouts of americas updated youth protection training doesnt just talk about the dangers of child predators it shows how they work to gain access to their victims. Bsa youth protection training is required for all bsa registered volunteered. Louis area council places the highest importance on providing a secure environment for all scouts. 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.
This training is required for all cub scout, boy scout, varsity, venturing and exploring leaders. Youth protection training for youth members will be available in 2019. This video is the training program for use with the boy scouts of americas classroomfacilitated youth protection training course for volunteer leaders and parents. From the portal, click on elearning and take the youth protection training. New leaders are required to take youth protection training within. The current course was revised in 2018 and is mandatory for everyone after october 1, 2018. Youth protection training information hawk mountain. 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. Upcoming training courses updated 3172020 basic training. Youth protection in scouting the boy scouts of america places the greatest importance on creating the most secure enviromnet possible for its youth members. A dvd to give the new ypt training in person should be coming out in june 2018. The following resources may be used by parents and leaders in their efforts to protect youth. Take youth protection course boy scouts of america. True youth protection can be achieved only through the focused commitment of everyone in scouting.
Youth safety boy scouts of america capitol area council. This training is an important part of helping to protect our members from child abuse. All about youth protection training greenwich scouting youth protection training step 1. In early february, the bsa introduced newly updated youth protection training that is required for all volunteers before october 1, 2018. Scouting is a place where young people can come together for fun in a safe environment. Over the decades, the boy scouts of america has been a leader in developing training and policies designed to keep young people safe. You will also be able to register for events and keep in touch with members. Scouting welcome hannah scouter completions training center requirements select one of the youth protection trainings below. Youth protection training information hawk mountain council. To maintain these standards, the boy scouts of america has established strict procedural and leadership selection policies, along with providing the finest resources necessary to help parents and leaders safely.
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