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Five takeaways from child abuse prevention month

April 29, 2022 0

Since youth protection is a year-round value, here are five things to keep in mind when it comes to keeping kids safe, both in and out of Scouting, all year long.

Child abuse prevention is woven into the fabric of the BSA’s advancement structure

April 15, 2022 2

April is Child Abuse Prevention month, making this an appropriate time to plan a Scout meeting to work on the child abuse prevention-related elements built into the BSA program.

For National Child Abuse Prevention Month, let’s review the BSA’s tool that helps parents have important conversations with their children

April 6, 2022 0

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services designates April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month to recognize “the importance of families and communities working together … to prevent child abuse and neglect.” This makes

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How to make sure your Youth Protection Training is current, print your certificate

December 20, 2021 1

Take a moment, right now, to check your Youth Protection Training status. You’ll save yourself from potential roadblocks down the road.

Can BSA youth members discuss Scouting in private digital groups?

September 14, 2021 32

Online communication platforms have been around for decades. Here are a few things to look for when allowing youth to conduct Scouting business in these virtual environments.

BSA expands tools to combat abuse with new safety awareness videos

July 21, 2021 3

The BSA has launched a new series of personal safety awareness videos in partnership with the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to ensuring every child’s right to a safe childhood.

What’s in the Scouter Code of Conduct, which every BSA leader agrees to follow?

May 5, 2021 6

The Scouter Code of Conduct is just about using the BSA’s program as designed, including all of the program features designed to protect youth.

The Data Is In: The Protect Yourself Rules Cub Scout Adventure Is Working

April 30, 2021 1

As Youth Protection Month comes to a close, it’s a good time to review the data we’ve collected so far from one of our Preview Adventures, Protect Yourself Rules.

Scouting in the News

Boy Scouts of America partners with sexual abuse support service to provide support to victims

February 12, 2020 3

Nationwide, one in six men have experienced sexual abuse or assault. The BSA’s partnership with a nonprofit will expand services for them.

Rechecks of criminal backgrounds explained

October 14, 2019 119

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.