All digital correspondence between an adult and a youth needs to have another adult copied on it includes texts. Upon completion, you may print a certificate of completion to submit with a volunteer application or submit the completion certificate to the unit leader for processing at the. All volunteers are required to complete youth protection training and must renew the training every two years. Your training will automatically be updated in our system and associated with the member idreference number issued when you created the account. The boy scouts of americas updated youth protection training doesnt just talk about the dangers of child predators it shows how they work to gain access to their victims. The atlanta area council is a local council of the boy scouts of america. Aug 15, 2014 the boy scouts of america will prepare every eligible youth in america to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the scout oath and scout law. Read about the councils policy toward the goal that all of our leaders are trained in their positions, with a primary focus on youth protection training ypt. The boy scouts of america places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth members. Youth protection training is required for all registered volunteers. The my training page displays to take youth protection training. Over the past two years, boy scouts of america has worked with experts in the field of child abuse, child sexual abuse and. Answers to questions about the new youth protection training.
The course will provide scoutmasters with the basic information and tools they need to lead successful boy scout troops. We have the resources and the tools youll need to deliver a highquality, fun and safe program for the youth of three fires council. It is the mission of youth protection volunteers and professionals to work within the boy scouts of america to maintain a culture of youth protection awareness and safety at the national, regional, area, council, district, and unit levels. Any communications between a scout and a counselor must include a parent or other scout leader to comply with bsa youth protection policy. Mar 12, 2018 the boy scouts of americas updated youth protection training doesnt just talk about the dangers of child predators it shows how they work to gain access to their victims. Please enter the following information below and then click the print certificate button. Youth protection program boy scouts of america wikipedia. What is the boy scouts of americas bsa commitment to youth protection. You will learn the boy scouts of americas youth protection guidelines, signs of abuse, and how to report suspected abuse. Youth protection training venturing youth protection training exploring youth protection training yoi completed 10232015 expires 10232017 congratulations.
Please support the bsa today to help ensure a bright, strong future for americas youth. The youth protection program is a set of standards, guidelines and training developed by the boy scouts of america to eliminate opportunities for the abuse of youth members. Youth protection training for volunteer leaders and parents boy scouts of america facilitators guide the boy scouts of america deeply appreciates your leadership in facilitating this session of youth protection training for volunteer leaders and parents. Updated youth protection training now available scouting wire. Upon completion, you may print a training certificate to submit with a volunteer application. Ypt2 is a comprehensive training that covers a variety of best practices for preventing, identifying and dealing with abuse. New youth protection training, boy scouts of america. For this reason, all registered adult volunteers, no matter what their position entails, must complete youth protection training before they can be registered. After each section of material, you will answer questions about that sections topic. Cancelled scouts bsa spring camp suffolk county council. As many of you have noted, there is a new youth protection training course. Youth protection training crossroads of america council, bsa. Click here to find out more about what leadership courses would be of the most benefit to you or your youth.
The boy scouts of america will prepare every eligible youth in america to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the scout oath and scout law. Save a copy of the pdf to your computer to ensure accurate recording of your youth protection training. The council was chartered on april 6, 1919 to instill values and expand the scouting movement in suffolk county. Scoutmasters and assistant scoutmasters who complete this course, introduction to outdoor leader skills, and youth protection training are considered trained for those positions. This training is an important part of helping to protect our members from child abuse. How to make sure youve taken the updated youth protection training.
This is the designated youth protection training for all adults. Youth protection program national capital area council. Suffolk county council, bsa provides a comprehensive valuesbased program that develops character, teaches citizenship, and encourages personal fitness to more than,000 youth each year. You do not need to be a registered member to take the training, in fact all parents and any interested community members are encouraged to take youth protection training. Boy scouts of america youth protection training video youtube. This course is a single program for all levels of scouting cub scouts, boy. Training topics noted l below are available locally. Youth protection training 2 ypt2 is the new youth protection training for the boy scouts of america that covers all programs within the boy scouts of america. Youth protection seminar atlanta area council boy scouts.
Bsas goal is to ensure that all adult volunteers represent the values and character outlined in the scout oath and scout law and are good leaders for youth. All adults are required to undergo a criminal background check and to complete a youth protection program training before being registered as bsa leaders and they must be. New leaders are required to take youth protection training before they submit their application for registration. Download the howto guide for taking youth protection training. All unit leaders need to take the new youth protection training. Every scouter must complete updated youth protection training. The boy scouts of america takes great pride in the quality. Youth protection training for youth members will be available in 2019. The boy scouts of americas national good turn virtual 5k benefitting feeding america with the school closures, job disruptions, and health risks, millions of americans are turning to food banks for muchneeded support. Youth protection atlanta area council boy scouts of america. In early february, the bsa introduced newly updated youth protection training that is required for all volunteers before october 1, 2018.
Feb 05, 2015 awesome old school boy scout walking stick. Today, the youth protection practices of the boy scouts of america are the gold standard among youthserving organizations. Updated youth protection training, including insights from experts and survivors and the latest strategies for recognizing and preventing major forms of abuse. The boy scouts of america provides opportunities for youth to develop and improve their leadership skills in the unit, in the local council, and at national training centers. The bsa has announced bold, wideranging updates to its youth protection program as part of an ongoing effort to protect young people from child abuse this starts with an enhanced online youth. Youth protection training and click on the small printer button to print your certificate. Over the decades, the boy scouts of america has been a leader in developing training and policies designed to keep.
Click here to download online quick training facts. A dvd to give the new ypt training in person should be coming out in june 2018. All modules will need to be completed to be considered trained for the youth protection training. Youth protection training is required for all registered members of the boy scouts of america and must be completed before submitting an adult application. All volunteers must take the new training by october 1, 2018, no matter when they took the previous training. The boy scouts of america is dedicated to the principle of protecting youth from harm. June 12, 20 adult scouting, online, training, youth protection youth protection and why online courses all online courses are provided by bsas national headquarters via their online learning center or olc, which is a public access web site. Youth protection training information hawk mountain council. It will take about 1 hour to complete this online training. Upcoming courses for the most current listing of upcoming training, check out the most recent newsletter. From the portal, click on elearning and take the youth protection training. Youth protection training council 3 illowa council. The youth protection training consists of three modules and a test module.
Download or send by email completed training certificates. It is also possible for a child of the same age to abuse another. Boy scouts of america youth protection training video. The website has been replaced with my any applications used on are available at my. Youth protection training must be renewed every 2 years to maintain a valid registration and recharter with a local unit. Upcoming courses colonial virginia councilboy scouts of america. Youth protection training heart of virginia council. The boy scouts of americas updated youth protection training doesnt just talk about the dangers of child predators it shows how they work to.
If a volunteers youth protection training record is not current at the time of recharter, the volunteer will not be reregistered. Scouts must attend in class a uniform no troop tshirts and be prepared with penpencil, paper, merit badge booklets, and any other items needed for your badge. About a third of sexual abuse occurs at the hands of other children, including older youth and youth in positions to manipulate through bullying behavior using their size or knowledge difference. Youth protection training is designed to help you keep our youth safe from abuse. How to make sure youve taken the updated youth protection. This surge in need was not anticipated, but we can help.
Training 1 the basics the next level advanced skills youth training find training the basics every scout at every level deserves a trained adult leader. Updated youth protection training boy scouts of america. Update your training by october 1, 2018 the boy scouts of americas updated. For use at region, area, council and district meetings to educate volunteers and professionals about the bsas youth protection policies and guidelines. Updated youth protection training now available scouting. True youth protection can be achieved only through the focused commitment of everyone in scouting. Over the past two years, boy scouts of america has worked with experts in the field of child abuse, child sexual abuse and maltreatment to develop new training and resources that will further strengthen our ability to protect youth. From the youth protection page of the bsa learn center view the welcome video from chief scout. It is the mission of youth protection volunteers and professionals to work within the boy scouts of america to maintain a culture of youth protection awareness and safety at the national, regional, area, council.
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