YPT Foundational Knowledge 2

Question 1

Which term describes an adult who deliberately gains a young person's trust in order to abuse them?

Accepted Answer

Groomer

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Mentor

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Supervisor

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Chaperone

Question 2

In BSA Youth Protection policy, what is the minimum number of registered adults required at any scouting activity?

Accepted Answer

Two

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One

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Three

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Four

Question 3

Which of the following behaviors is a recognized warning sign that an adult may be grooming a youth?

Accepted Answer

Giving a youth special gifts or privileges without parental knowledge

Answer

Teaching a skill in a group setting

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Assigning age-appropriate responsibilities

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Conducting a troop meeting in a public location

Question 4

What does 'mandated reporter' mean in the context of youth protection?

Accepted Answer

A person legally required to report suspected child abuse to authorities

Answer

A parent who volunteers to chaperone trips

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An adult who enforces scouting rules at events

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A background check administrator

Question 5

Which scenario best illustrates the concept of 'barriers to abuse' in youth protection programs?

Accepted Answer

Requiring all one-on-one adult-youth contact to occur in open, observable spaces

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Locking equipment rooms to prevent theft

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Limiting the number of badges a scout can earn

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Restricting internet access during campouts

Question 6

Which type of abuse involves a caregiver failing to provide a child with basic necessities such as food, shelter, or medical care?

Accepted Answer

Neglect

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Physical abuse

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Emotional abuse

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Sexual abuse

Question 7

What is the purpose of YPT's 'no one-on-one contact' rule between adults and youth?

Accepted Answer

To eliminate private situations where abuse could occur undetected

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To reduce administrative workload for troop leaders

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To ensure scouts only socialize with peers

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To comply with campground insurance requirements