Youth Protection - Bryan on Scouting

What to do when you spot bullying — and your next steps if it becomes more serious

October 18, 2017 3

Here are some of the tips that can help Scout leaders, parents and “upstanders” respond quickly and effectively to bullying.

To defeat bullying, Scouts must shift from bystander to ‘upstander’

October 11, 2017 16

For National Bullying Prevention Month and beyond, let’s encourage our Scouts to do something. Let’s encourage them to be upstanders — not bystanders.

A Scout is kind, so let’s make sure the BSA remains a safe place for all

October 4, 2017 12

A Scout is kind. When a Scout follows the principles of the Scout Oath and Law, bullying and hazing situations should never occur.

Safety Central app lets parents act quickly if a child goes missing

November 9, 2016 2

Safety Central, from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, helps parents protect their families and react quickly if a child goes missing.

Cyberbullying: What parents and Scout leaders need to know

November 4, 2016 1

While traditional bullying ends when a child enters the safe harbor of home, cyberbullying has no such geographical limits.

How to hold one-on-one Scouting conversations while following Youth Protection guidelines

September 21, 2016 15

A Scoutmaster conference or Eagle project discussion work best as a one-on-one conversation. That raises questions of Youth Protection.

At the 2016 National Youth Protection Symposium, join the fight against abuse

August 30, 2016 1

At the 2016 National Youth Protection Symposium, youth-serving organizations unite to keep kids safe from abuse. Join the conversation Oct. 12 to 14, 2016.

Youth Protection and texting with Scouts

June 15, 2016 26

Today’s Scouts prefer to text. How does the Youth Protection rule prohibiting one-on-one contact apply to texting with Scouts? We asked the expert.

Five ways to keep Scouts safe on Snapchat, Facebook and whatever else teens use

June 13, 2016 11

June is Internet Safety Month, so now’s the time to get up to speed on online safety with the help of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

7 ways to recognize Youth Protection Month this April

April 6, 2016 1

Youth Protection Month every April gives us a great opportunity to spread the word about how to protect young people from abuse.