Earlier this fall, the BSA issued a new rule regarding adults who spend the night at official BSA events. Let’s dive in with some of the most commonly asked questions I’ve heard since this rule went into effect.
Pounder talked with us about his passion for child protection, his goals for the BSA, and one huge thing parents can say to their kids to keep them safe online.
Darkness to Light (D2L) is a South Carolina-based non-profit dedicated to ending child sexual abuse. They believe the burden of prevention and protection sits squarely on the shoulders of adults who are legally and morally responsible for the health and safety of children.
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.
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.
April is a good time to have some crucial conversations with your children with the help of the youth protection-themed booklets in the handbooks of every BSA program.
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.
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.