YPT Changes

YPT Changes The prior version of BSA’s Youth Protection training will no longer be available. The updated training replaces other Youth Protection trainings and is required for all BSA programs. 4 modules in YPT(2) Fourth module is the test. Additional modules on related topics will be released at a later date and are recommended for all leaders. The topics will include:  Neglect  Physical Abuse  Exposure to Violence  Emotional Abuse By October 1, 2018, all new and currently registered leaders will be required to complete the updated training. The enhanced and updated content will allow leaders and councils to comply with all current legal requirements.

YPT Changes • Effective June 1, 2018, the new YPT requirement applies to any adult accompanying a Boy Scout group on a single Scouting activity where they are present for three or more nights (not necessarily consecutive) •These adults must be registered as leaders, including the completion of a criminal background check and Youth Protection Training before the activity (CBCs cannot be expedited)

YPT Changes 2 Deep Digital Contact – copy either another leader or the parent. Appropriate Accommodations – youth tenting together should not be more than 2 years apart in age – unless they are relatives. Buddy System – within 2 years of age

YPT Changes Mandatory Reporting of Abuse Physical Sexual Emotional Neglect Exposure to any form of violence Exposure to any form of sexual exploitation The duty to report cannot be delegated to any other person MUST call 911 to report,. Then Scouts First helpline

YPT Changes VERY in-depth sections of Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse, Grooming, and reporting requirements (ALL of us are reporters) Greatly expanded bullying sections involve verbal, cyber, physical. Also discusses responses to bullying