Youth Protection Training
This training is an important component of the Boy Scouts of America's strategy to protect its members from child abuse. Child abuse is a serious problem in American society. There are over 3 million reported cases of child abuse each year, including a half a million cases of child sexual abuse. As the nation's largest youth-serving organization, the Boy Scouts of America has a unique opportunity to make an impact on this societal problem.

Guide To Safe Scouting
To prepare adult leaders to conduct Scouting activities in a safe and prudent manner, the Guide to Safe Scouting presents policies and guidelines to protect members from known hazards that have been identified through over eighty years of experience.

Boy Scout Leader Fast Start Training

Computer-based Boy Scout Fast Start Leader Training is now available. The training is divided into five sections - and the local council registrar will receive an e-mail notification as an individual completes each section. Click here for the online training.

Cub Scout Leader Fast Start Training

Computer-based Cub Scout Fast Start Leader Training is now available. This interactive training experience takes leaders through a "What Every Cub Scout Leader Should Know" section, then allows them to choose the training appropriate to their position. Specific sessions for new Cub Scout den leaders, Webelos Den leaders, Cubmasters, pack committee members, and Tiger Cub coaches are included. Click here for the online training.

Venturing Leader Fast Start Training (Training - Venturing Fast Start - Interactive)

The current version of Venturing Fast Start is a brief hand-out that new leaders may read and refer to to become acquainted with the basics of the Venturing program. Click here for Venturing Fast Start booklet (pdf file).