Youth Protection Training
Youth protection certification is training that is available from each district. The training course lasts about 2 hours and is designed to teach unit leaders the programs and policies of the Boy Scouts of America as they relate to keeping our youth safe from Child Abuse.
The BSA uses a variety of tools, including videotapes, to communicate with young people about protecting themselves against all forms of abuse. The BSA's award-winning videos of child abuse prevention help youth recognize dangerous situations and avoid becoming victims.
The video "It Happened to Me" is designed for Cub Scouts, boys ages 6 to 10, to view with their parents. The video presents five scenarios of high-risk situations that boys may encounter. It establishes safety rules that help counteract the fear and shame that can result from abusive situations. "A Time to Tell" is designed for Boy Scouts, boys ages 11 to 14. This video depicts the risks of sexual abuse through dramatizations of adolescent experiences.
A third video, "Youth Protection: Personal Safety Awareness," is designed for any young person in the 14 to 20 age range. It is made up of vignettes dealing with the issues of acquaintance rape, internet safety, stalking, and fraternization. Each scenario is followed by instructions for local group discussions and a teen panel discussion, with pertinent advise regarding each situation.
To obtain a copy of either video, contact the council service center. Remember, any case of abuse is one too many
