All unit leaders need to take
Youth Protection Training (YPT)
Complete the Training at https://my.scouting.org/
Over the decades, the Boy Scouts of America has been a leader in developing training and policies designed to keep young people safe. Over time, these policies have become standard with organizations across the nation. True youth protection can be achieved only through the focused commitment of everyone in Scouting. It is the mission of Youth Protection volunteers and professionals to work within the Boy Scouts of America to maintain a culture of Youth Protection awareness and safety at the national, regional, area, council, district, and unit levels.
Youth Protection is Required Training
Youth Protection training (YPT) is required for all BSA registered volunteers and is a joining requirement.
- YPT must be taken every two years. If a volunteer’s YPT record is not current at the time of re-charter, the volunteer will not be re-registered.
- Complete the training at https://my.scouting.org/
- You do not have to be a registered member of the BSA to take YPT.
If your Youth Protection Training Lapses
If your YPT lapses, you are not allowed to participate in Scouting activities. Only after your my.scouting.org/ records show that you have completed YPT will you be permitted to resume participation.
As advocates and champions for youth protection in the Scouting movement, we encourage you to keep your YPT up to date, stay familiar with the resource documents, and spread the word.
Thank you for your work in sharing the message of safety in Scouting. You make a difference every day, in ways you may never know. Truly, Youth Protection Begins with You.