Official Bsa Publications And Audio-Visual Resources

BSA Youth Protection Resources For Troops, Packs and Crews

OFFICIAL BSA PUBLICATIONS AND AUDIO-VISUAL RESOURCES

FOR SCOUT TROOPS:

Publications  BSA Guide to Safe Scouting (BSA pub. #34416E) - Includes BSA Youth Protection Policies and safety guidelines for use in Troop activities. Revised periodically. Current version available online at http://www.scouting.org/cgi/gss. Printed hard copy available at council scout shop or at scoutstuff.org  BSA Health and Safety Guide (BSA pub #33415B 2000) - Details Specific BSA policies for ensuring the health and safety of youth while conducting scouting activities. List the forms and applications needed to properly conduct unit activities. Most of the information has now been incorporated in the BSA Guide to Safe Scouting. Printed hard copy available at council scout shop Available for viewing at: www.usscouts.org/usscouts/safety/Health/HealthIndex.html  How to Protect your Children from Child Abuse (Boy Scout Version) (BSA pub #46-015) - Pamphlet included in the front of the Boy Scout Handbook. Required reading & discussion by a scout and his parent(s) as part of the Scout Rank requirements (Req. #9) Click here for PDF version: 46-015 (pdf)  BSA Youth Protection Guidelines (BSA Volunteer Training) (BSA pub #46-221) Available in Portable Document Format (PDF) at http://usscouts.org/safety/YP_guidelines.pdf  “Connecticut Yank Council BSA Child Abuse Reporting Requirements” Council Policy regarding reporting a suspected allegation of child abuse. Each Council has specific reporting requirements based on specific state statute requirements. Available in PDF format at: http://www.scatacook.org/ArticlesAndFlyerss/ChildAbuseReportingRqmts-CT.pdf  Procedures for Maintaining Standards of Membership (Including How to Deal with Child Abuse), (BSA pub #28-105) - This booklet is a guidebook for addressing questions of suitability for membership in the Boy Scouts of America and responses to allegations of child abuse within our membership. It also carefully delineates the procedures that must be followed at the council, regional, and national levels for revoking or denying the registration of ineligible individuals. This publication is prepared specifically for Scout executives and other professional members of the Boy Scouts of America, as well as key volunteers who may be participants in these procedures. Copies can be obtained from the Registration Service at the national office.

Audio-Visual Resources

 “A Time to Tell” Video (BSA # AV-09V004) - Videotape produced by the BSA to educate boys 11 to 14 years of age about sexual abuse. This video introduces the "three R's" of Youth Protection. Boy Scout troops are encouraged to view the video once each year. It is available from your BSA local council. A meeting guide 46-013 (pdf) supporting its use can be found in the Scoutmaster Handbook (beginning with the 1995 edition). Latest version available in DVD format at scoutstuff.org  “Youth Protection Overview” Video (BSA # AV-09V019) - This video illustrates all of the BSA Youth Protection training materials developed by the Boy Scouts of America for adults, as well as for young people 6 to 14 years of age. (Time 7:48; Released 1993)  “Youth Protection Training for Adult Leaders” Video (BSA # AV-09V001A) Video covering Youth Protection issues in a talk show format. It includes many clips from the videos for Scout-aged boys and girls as well as excellent questions to help leaders and parents know what to do in case abuse has occurred in their unit. This video is shown as part of the classroom version of Youth Protection Training for Adult Volunteers.

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FOR CUB PACKS:

Publications  BSA Guide to Safe Scouting (BSA pub. #34416E) – See Boy Scouts Above (previous page) for URL web-link  BSA Health and Safety Guide (BSA pub #33415B 2000) – See Boy Scouts Above (previous page)  How to Protect your Children from Child Abuse (Cub Scout Version) (BSA pub #46-014) A Parent’s Guide - This document is attached inside the front cover of ALL Cub Scout rank books (Wolf, Bear & WEBELOS) Click here for PDF version 46-014 (pdf) Required reading & discussion for a cub scout & his parent(s) as part of the Bobcat requirements (Req. #8).  BSA Youth Protection Guidelines (BSA Volunteer Training) (BSA pub #46-221) - See Above for URL web-link.  “Connecticut Yankee Council BSA Child Abuse Reporting Requirements” Council Policy regarding reporting a suspected allegation of child abuse. Each Council has specific reporting requirements based on specific state statute requirements. Available in PDF format at: http://www.scatacook.org/ArticlesAndFlyerss/ChildAbuseReportingRqmts-CT.pdf

Audio-Visual Resources  “It Happened To Me” Video (BSA #AV-09V011) - Videotape produced by the BSA to educate boys 6 to 10 years of age about sexual abuse and may only be shown when a parent or other adult responsible for the child's care is present with the child. This video introduces the "three R's" of Youth Protection. Cub Scout packs or dens are encouraged to view the video once each year. A meeting guide 46-012 (pdf) supporting its use can be found in the Cub Leader Book (beginning with the 1994 edition). Copies are available for use by contacting Council Lighthouse District Executive John Rochette at (203) 876-6868 x275.  “Youth Protection Overview” Video (BSA # AV-09V019) – See Above  “Youth Protection Training for Adult Leaders” Video (BSA # AV-09V001A) – See Above

Boys Life & Scouting Magazine Articles: The BSA sometimes provides Youth Protection information to its members and families through these magazines.

The following are PDF files of articles from Boy’s The following are PDF files of articles from Life magazine: Scouting magazine: Confronting Child Abuse Assuring Emotional Security for Children Danger in Cyberspace Child Abuse: Let's Talk About It Net-ting a Profit: Kid businessmen make money a Child Lures new way: online It Shouldn't Hurt To Be A Child Protect Yourself From Child Abuse Using the Internet Safely Stay Right Online Words Can Hurt Working Together to Protect Our Children Youth Protection News Brief

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