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OAKLAND — Kennebec Valley Scouting District Training Chair Joe Poulin has announced that several volunteer scouting leaders in the have completed Youth Protection Training during two recent training sessions.
“True youth protection can be achieved only through the focused commitment of everyone in scouting,” Poulin said. “Nationally, scouting requires that all those involved in our programs take Youth Protection Training every other year. Here in Pine Tree Council, it is an annual requirement.”
The training includes a review of scouting’s barriers to abuse, what to do if you witness abuse, how to respond if you suspect abuse, reporting requirements, and how to educate scouting parents and youth members about child safety.
“Every Scout also takes the Cyber-Chip Training to help Scouts be safe while online,” Poulin said. “They earn the patch for completing that program.”
Completing the training at a COVID-19 compliant in-person event hosted by Augusta Cub Scout Pack 603 in September were Jeffrey Mortron, of Augusta, Angeline and Zachary Truman, of Farmingdale; Cynthia Davis, of Oakland; Luanne Chelsey, of Vassalboro; Douglas S. Mason Sr., of Augusta.
Completing training at a similar in-person training hosted by China Troop 479 in October were Kern Kelley, of China; Christian Hunter of Unity[ Timothy D. Dow Sr., of Albion; Stephanie Choate, of Winslow; Ronald A, Emery, of China.; Scott and Priscilla Adams, of China; Brian Wedge, of China and Bert Audette, of China.
Along with inperson courses, the Youth Protection Training is available online at my.scouting.org/”>my.scouting.org.
