New Youth Protection Training announced

New youth protection traning announced

Scouting safely is our top priority, and the Mecklenburg County Council and Scouting America are committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all. To further our commitment to safety, Scouting America launched the new Safeguarding Youth Training replacing Youth Protection Training. The enhanced training module is now live and available to complete.

This training is mandatory for all registered adult volunteers and has been developed with insights from leading experts in child safety, law enforcement, and child psychology. This updated training reinforces a culture of active supervision, situational awareness, and safety, ensuring we are all equipped to help keep our Scouts safe.

Course Details:

 Duration: ~90 minutes

 Available in English and Spanish

 Requirements: Complete all lessons + score 80% or higher on the final test
 

After completing the full course once, a 15-minute refresher and retest is required each year to stay current. If you’ve already completed Youth Protection Training (YPT), your certification remains valid. However, all volunteers will be required to take the new Safeguarding Youth Training within the next 12 months. We've included additional details below including how to complete the training and Guide to Safe Scouting resources.

https://training.scouting.org/learning-plans/2025.