YPT Policies and Guidelines 2

Question 1

Under BSA Youth Protection policy, what is the minimum number of registered adult leaders required on any overnight trip with youth?

Accepted Answer

Two registered adult leaders, at least one of whom is 21 or older

Answer

BSA policy requires two registered adult leaders, with at least one being 21 years of age or older, on all overnight trips.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the BSA's 'no one-on-one contact' rule?

Accepted Answer

Adults may not meet with a single youth without another adult or youth present

Answer

The no one-on-one contact rule prohibits any adult from being alone with a single youth, requiring another adult or youth to be present.

Question 3

A scout leader suspects abuse by a fellow leader but isn't certain. According to YPT policy, what should they do?

Accepted Answer

Report the concern immediately to the council's Scout executive

Answer

YPT policy requires reporting any suspected abuse immediately to the Scout executive, even when certainty is lacking, because protecting youth is the priority.

Question 4

According to BSA policy, when are digital communications between an adult leader and a youth member permitted?

Accepted Answer

Only when the message is copied to the youth's parent or guardian

Answer

BSA policy allows digital communication with youth only when a parent or guardian is included or copied on all messages.

Question 5

Which statement accurately reflects BSA policy on transportation of youth?

Accepted Answer

Adults should avoid transporting individual scouts alone whenever possible, following two-deep principles

Answer

BSA applies two-deep leadership to transportation, meaning adults should avoid transporting a single youth alone whenever possible.

(YPT) Youth Protection Training Practice Test

(YPT) Youth Protection Training Practice Test

YPT Policies and Guidelines 2