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The Boy Scouts of America has developed several programs to assist children, parents and all adult volunteers who are interested in the health and safety of youth and participants, to aid in the detection and prevention of child abuse. This comprehensive youth protection program formally began in 1988.   

Parent's Guide 
"How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse" is a pull-out booklet in the front of each handbook. As part of joining a pack or troop, the boy and his parent or guardian must read and discuss the exercises. 

Tour Permit
Effective January 2003, both the Local Tour Permit Application and the National Tour Permit Application includes a requirement that at least one adult present during the event or activity must have completed BSA Youth Protection Training. The National Tour Permit will continue to include the requirement that all registered adults must have completed the training for participation in a nationally sponsored event/activity. See Council Tour Permit Requirements for more information.

Youth Protection Training Online 
The Hiawathaland Council is pleased to offer, in coordination with the National BSA Council, the online format of "Youth Protection Guidelines for Adult Leaders and Parents". This course offers easy accessible training to all leaders, parents, teachers, coaches, social workers and youth development leaders. It will help to ensure that no activities will need to be cancelled because the new tour permit requirements. Youth protection training should be retaken every couple years.

You must access though our approved website or the training will not be registered with our council. Please allow yourself between 30-60 minutes to fully utilize this interactive resource. 

Youth Protection Online Starts Here! If when entering Youth Protection and you receive an Error Code 3 message you may enter through the Alternate Entry Method listed on the page. Scroll down to Hiawathaland Council and press enter.

Youth Protection  Resources
In addition to the online format, the council offers " Youth Protection Guidelines for Adult and Parents" Training during scheduled training sessions and at roundtables. Conatct Council Service Center for more information.

The award winning video "It Happened to Me" is designed for Cub Scouts, boys ages 6-10, to view with their parents or guardians. The video presents common situations in which sexual abuse could occur. It discuses how child molesters often resort to tricks for gaining access to children. It  stresses safety measures, who to tell, and emphasizes that the molester is at fault not the child. 

"A Time to Tell" , another award winning video, is designed for Boy Scouts ages 11 and older. It shows how adolescents might be at risk of sexual abuse through common situations. It emphasizes the three R's: recognize, resist and report.

"Power Pack Pals " are two different comic books that can be used as a resource by children. One concerns being safe on the internet, and the other deals with techniques to discourage bullying. Copies are available at the Council Service Center.

Guide to Safe Scouting is a book that prepares adult leaders to conduct Scouting activities in a safe and prudent manner. It lists the current policies and procedures. It may be purchased at the Council Service Center or on the Internet.