Youth Protection - Bryan on Scouting

Every Scouter must complete updated Youth Protection training by Oct. 1, 2018

March 16, 2018 92

Even those Scout leaders who took the previous version of Youth Protection training must log into My.Scouting.org and complete the new Youth Protection course. You have until Oct. 1, 2018, to do so.

What’s the difference between ‘two-deep leadership’ and ‘no one-on-one contact’?

January 19, 2018 55

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.

Buddy check! The importance of getting a friend wherever you go

November 7, 2017 22

Do Scouts really need to get a friend for a quick trip to the latrine or when they meet with a merit badge counselor? Simply put, yes.

How to understand, recognize and prevent cyberbullying

November 2, 2017 0

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

What you need to know about bullying and the risks for suicide

October 25, 2017 1

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.

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

October 18, 2017 9

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.