As one of America’s largest youth-serving organizations, we continually address important issues that impact young people; among these is youth protection. We are committed to making the Scouting environment as wholesome as possible for our youth members and adult volunteers.
Youth Protection Guidelines for Adult Leaders and Parents is available via the council Web site. Youth protection is the most important training we offer.
Youth protection training is valid for three years. To complete the training, a passing score of 80 percent must be achieved on the final test.
Upon completion of the training, the volunteer will provide their name, address, e-mail address, and council information. Once this information is submitted, the volunteer’s name will be matched through the council’s database of registered leaders. If the name is matched, the volunteer will receive a certificate of completion.
As of January 1, 2003, the BSA tour permit policy requires at least one youth protection-trained leader on all trips and outings requiring a tour permit. Completion of either this online youth protection training or our traditional youth protection training meets this requirement.
