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CODE OF CONDUCT, DUTY OF CARE, SAFETY, OTHER...
The information on this page has been prepared for the parents of the youth who participate in the Scouts Canada program. This information is intended to provide an understanding to the parents, that Scouts Canada imposes several important conduct duties upon adults leaders who undertake the responsibility to lead youth.
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SCOUTS CANADA MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of Scouts Canada is stated on the front page of this Web site. To emphasis again, it is key that adult leaders are required to run programs that contribute to the education of the young people through a value system based on the Scout Promise and Law, to help build a better world where people are self-fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive role in society.
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CODE OF CONDUCT
A code of conduct is expected of all adults who volunteer within Scouts Canada, recognizing that at all times they are expected to act responsibly and exercise a "Duty of Care" to the youth members
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ADULTS IN SCOUTING - Respect the rights & dignity of themselves and others
- Demonstrate a high degree of individual responsibility, recognizing that at all times their words and actions are an example to other members of the Movement
- Act at all times in accordance with Scouting principles, thereby setting a suitable example for all
- Do not use the Movement to promote their own beliefs, behaviors or practices where these are not compatible with Scouting principles.
- Act with consideration and good judgment in all interpersonal relationships, both inside and outside Scouting
- Respect everyone’s right to personal privacy at all times. Take special care when sleeping, changing clothes, and bathing are associated with any Scouting activity
- Avoid unaccompanied and unobserved activities with youth members. Remember, "in earshot and in vision"
- Avoid potentially compromising situations by ensuring, where reasonably possible, that at least two adults are in attendance while supervising and/or accompanying youth members
- Realize that bullying, physical, verbal or cultural abuse, sexual harassment, neglect or any other type of abuse, is unacceptable conduct by any member of the Movement
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DUTY OF CARE
Scouts Canada section programs and ethic requires Leaders to provide an environment in which children and young people feel valued and secure; and can grow as individuals while developing a sense of self worth, personal integrity and increasing competence through the acquisition of skills and achievements. Any adult behavior which is not supportive of this developmental process is inappropriate and requires appropriate intervention/action.
Scouts Canada imparts on its leaders, a duty of care to keep youth members safe and protect them from physical and emotional harm. In adventurous activities, this duty is exercised through sensible risk management. In our general program activities, this duty is exercised through a respectful, caring, empathetic and friendly relationship with young people. In the recruitment and selection of adult leaders, their personal standards, character and ability to develop this relationship is much more important than any technical skills or experience.
The Duty of Care document make specific mention of the specific responsibilities of Adults to youth as follows:
- Encouraging Positive Behavior (Discipline)
- Physical contact
- Relationships
- Language
- Discrimination
- Harassment
- Privacy
- Alcohol Policy
- Smoking
- General conduct (Should and Should not)
- General Duty
- Responsibility to Parents
- Responsibility to Children
- Recognition and reaction and to Child abuse
- Responsibility to self
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RECOGNIZING AND REACTING TO CHILD ABUSE
Scouts Canada provides guidelines for Adults to recognize and react to child abuse. The adult leadership team will be familiar with this document, and are aware of the following areas:
- Neglect abuse
- Physical contact
- Neglect abuse
- Physical abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Sexual abuse by Peers and adults
- Prevention of abuse
- How to communicate with kids
- Keeping calm when faced with signs of potential child abuse
- Preventing abduction and abuse by strangers
- Talking and listening to a child about sexual abuse
- Working with other parents children and how to protect yourself
- How Scouts Canada selects adult leaders
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TRANSPORTATION
Scouts Canada does not allow Scouters to be responsible for transporting, or arranging for transport of the youth to and from an outdoor activity. Therefore, the outdoor activity officially begins at its location and not at the colony meeting place. This is based on legal insurance and liability issues. At the outdoor location, the activity cannot take place unless there are two Leaders present.
Parents are responsible for coordinating and arranging transportation of their youth to and from scouting activities.
A leader may transport their own youth to and from scouting activities. However, if other non-family youth are also being transported at the same time, to and from the scouting activity, a minimum of two Leaders must be present in the vehicle (Two Deep Rule).
TRANSPORTATION - EXCEPTION TO THE RULE
An outdoor meeting may use transportation, if the Leaders arrange professional transportation through a company that has adequate insurance and liability coverage. (Example: Bus company). In this case, the activity may officially begin at the colony meeting place (or place where the transportation is arranged), and a minimum of two Leaders are present.
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TWO DEEP RULE
Scouts Canada requires that a minimum of two Adult Colony Leaders be present at all times when conducting colony activities. This requirement ensures that leaders and/or youth do not find themselves left in a one-on-one situation, or an adult is not left alone with a number of youths. This requirement is as much for the protection and safety of adults as it is for the youth.
Two leaders are required to ensure that the safety of the youth is maintained at the highest level, and to maintain program standards. Refer to the "Duty of Care" document listed on the Scout Canada Web Site for parents to read and familiarize themselves.
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RATIOS - BEAVER YOUTH TO ADULT LEADERS
Scouts Canada mandates that the ratio of Leaders to Beaver youth is specified as follows:
- For indoor meetings:
- A ratio of 1 Leader to 5 Beaver youth is required for a meeting to be held. Parent are not allowed to drop their youth at the colony meeting place unless two Leaders are present.
- A minimum of two leaders must be present (Two Deep Rule) for the indoor meeting to proceed
- Additional help from parents is also highly encouraged.
- For outdoor activities: (camping activity is not conducted)
- A ratio of 1 Leader to 5 Beaver youth is required.
- A minimum of two leaders must be present (Two Deep Rule) for the outdoor activity to proceed
- Additional help from parents is also highly encouraged.
- For outdoor activities: (day camp -- no overnight camping)
- A minimum ratio of 2 Leader to every 5 Beaver youth is required.
- A minimum of two leaders must be present (Two Deep Rule) for the outdoor day camp to proceed
- Additional help from parents is also highly encouraged.
- For outdoor activities: (overnight camping is being conducted)
- A minimum of 2 Leaders are required for an overnight camp, of which one leader must be 21 years of age (Two Deep Rule)
- Each Beaver youth must be accompanied by a member of their family (parent) or adult designate.
- A parent/designate can be be responsible for a maximum of two Beavers
- A maximum ration of 3 Beaver youth to 1 adult is required
It is important to note that parents/resource people recruited to share in a leadership role at camp must also complete a Police Records Check (PRC). Parents simply accompanying their child to camp (assuming no other leadership role), do not require a PRC. This rule ensures that the safety of the youth is maintained at the highest level, and to maintain program standards. Refer to the "Duty of Care" document listed on the Scout Canada web site for parents to read and familiarize themselves.
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INSURANCE AND LIABILITY
Scouts Canada provides Insurance and Liability coverage for registered youth and adults.
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