Youth Protection

The BSA is committed to youth safety, so before your 2020 annual registration can be processed, you’ve got to review the disclosure documentation and sign a background check authorization.

While no Scouter questions the value of Youth Protection training and policies — we all agree on the need to keep young people safe — some Scouters have asked for clarification about implementation.

Cyberbullying is just what it sounds like: using internet technology for teasing, humiliating, harassing, threatening or coercing another person.

Yes, suicide is a very difficult topic to address. But it is real, and we must be aware of the serious issues and potential outcomes.