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The
Child Protection Policy of The Scout Association
It is the policy of The Scout Association to safeguard
the welfare of all Members by protecting them from
physical, sexual and emotional harm.
Accordingly The Scout Association is committed to:
· taking into account in all its considerations
and activities the interests and well-being of young
people
· respecting the rights, wishes and
feelings of the young people with whom it is working
· taking all reasonable practicable steps
to protect them from physical, sexual and emotional
abuse
· promoting the welfare of young people and
their protection within a relationship of trust.
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The
Scout Association's Policy, Organisation and Rules,
October 2003
Responsibilities within the Child Protection Policy
All adults aged 18 or over within Scouting are responsible
for the operation of the Association's Child Protection
Policy.
It is the responsibility of all adults to ensure that:
· their behaviour is appropriate at all times
· they observe the rules established for the
safety and security of young people
· they follow the procedures following
suspicion, disclosure or allegation of child abuse
· they recognise the position of trust
in which they have been placed
· in every respect, the relationships
they form with the young people under their care are
appropriate.
Note: the guidelines ‘Young People First’
set out a code of behaviour which is essential for
all adults in Scouting to follow. The guidelines are
available from the Scout Information Centre.
The Scout Association's Policy, Organisation and Rules,October
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