Youth Protection Reporting
The Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America has adopted a number of policies aimed at protecting youth members from violence and eliminating opportunities for abuse within the Scouting program. These policies, which may be found in the Guide to Safe Scouting focus on leadership selection, placing barriers to abuse within the program, and training leaders and youth members in identifying, reporting and understanding the consequences of unacceptable behavior. Child Abuse or signs of child abuse in the Scouting Program must be reported immediately to Timothy C. Bugg , Scout Executive of the Heart of America Council , at 816-942-9333.
In addition, leaders are encouraged to report any signs or acts of Child Abuse to the proper authorities at:
- In Missouri:- Division of Family Services - 800-392-3738
- In Kansas: Social and Rehabilitation Service- 800-922-5330
Youth Protection Training
Complete your Youth Protection training today. The following on-line courses will provide proper training and certification for Scout Leaders registered with the Heart of America Council.