...for priesthood leaders and Young Men Leaders Best Practices that will reduce the risk of accidents, losses and litigation...
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...for priesthood leaders and Young Men Leaders
Best Practicesthat will reduce the risk of accidents, losses
and litigation...
Approximately 420,000 boys (and 180,000 leaders) registered to LDS wards and branches across the U.S. See, 2011 Boy Scouts of America Local Council Index, using December 31, 2011, membership data
Most units meet weeklyMany units camp once a month
2002: Two scouts killed in auto accidents2002: 16-year-old paralyzed while diving2004: Scout killed in ATV/snowmobile wreck2004: Three scouts die in separate falls2004: Scout lost while returning to camp2005: Priest killed in zip line accident2005: Teacher killed on rafting trip2005: Advisor killed in rappelling accident2010: Scout Corey Buxton fell to his death 2011: Scout killed by lighting at the Scofield
Scout Camp2011: Teenage boy drowned during a 2011
boating outing at Quail Creek State Park. Deseret News Headline “Mother sues Mormon Church, youth leader in son's drowning death.”
Training (Part of 4 Ts – Training, Tenure, Testimony and Time)Fast Start programYouth Protection (every 2 years)Basic leader trainingWoodbadge
Tenure of leaders (10 years, but goal is no less than 5 years)
Weigh benefit of activity v. risk
Short tenure if they don’t enjoy the work and are not wiling to put in the time necessary, and long tenure if they love the young men and want to serve then with all of their hearts and souls.
Vaughn Featherstone
Identify training expectations when calling leaders. See, Handbook 2, 19.2
Stake YM presidencies provide training for ward and branch leaders. See, Handbook 2, 15.4.1
Set expectation of training for all Young Men and Scouting leaders.
Is BSA training voluntary? What BSA training is required? (Review LDS Scout Leader Training updated March 26, 2012)
Education and Training
Required for all scout functions and activities
Never go aloneCancel??? – last resort!
“Two-deep” Leadership
(at least two leaders for each activity)
Church leaders -Review membership records for annotations PRIOR to extending any call involving youth and/or scouts
Contact previous ecclesiastical leaders
Review BSA protocolInitial registration signed by COR &
CCQuestions??? -- Contact the Help
Line: (800) 240-1911
Individual Screening/Background Checks
Required to access BSA liability insurance coverage
Safety/Preparedness checkTour permits needed for overnight camps or
activities outside local council areaCheck with local council
for specific guidelinesNo tour permit? No tour!
Tour Permits
Q. Why should I complete a tour and activity plan? A. The tour and activity plan is a planning tool for best practices to be prepared for safe and fun adventure. Completing the plan may not address all possible challenges, but it can help ensure that appropriate planning has been conducted, that qualified and trained leadership is in place, and that the right equipment is available for the adventure. In addition, the plan helps to organize safe and appropriate transportation to and from an event, and defines driver qualifications and minimum limits of insurance coverage for drivers and vehicles used to transport participants. Please complete and submit this plan at least 21 days in advance (check with your local council) to ensure your council has enough time to review the plan and assist as necessary. See, http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/TourPlanFAQ.aspx
Q. When do I need to complete a tour and activity plan? A. Trips of 500 miles or more; or Trips outside of council borders (exception: not to your council-owned property). Also:•Trips to Florida Sea Base, Northern Tier, Philmont Scout Ranch, Summit Bechtel Reserve (you will be asked to present a copy of your tour and activity plan upon arrival), national Scout jamboree, National Order of the Arrow Conference, or a regionally sponsored event; or •When conducting any of the following activities outside of council or district events:
• Aquatics activities (swimming, boating, floating, scuba, etc.) • Climbing and rappelling • Orientation flights (process flying plan) • Shooting sports • Any activities involving motorized vehicles as part of the program (snowmobiles,
boating, etc.); or • At a council's request (Contact your local council for additional guidelines or
regulations concerning tour and activity plans; many have set guidelines for events or activities within council boundaries such as for Cub Scout overnight camping.)
See, http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/TourPlanFAQ.aspx
Parental knowledge and permissionPermission/informed consent forms
Ecclesiastical oversightAsk –
When?Where?Who?How?Why?
Planning with a purpose
Adult Involvement
Notify stake president/bishop of accident or injury
Contact Risk Management at 1-866-LDS-RISKEcclesiastical leaders should
be aware of possible secondary benefits through Church Activity Insurance
Reporting Protocol in case of an Injury or
Accident
Church Handbook of Instructions, Book 2, Section 10
BSA Guide to Safe Scouting, The Sweet 16 of BSA Safety & Other Little Philmont Materials
Use inspiration and common sense
Know Safety Resources
www.lds.org Click on Serving in the Church
Select Aaronic Priesthood/Young Men Select Scouting
Resource Websites
www.scouting.org Type desired publication in Search field
Fast Start Program (new leader training) Guide to Safe Scouting (guidelines for activities) Youth Protection (abuse information) Keys to Safe Driving (driving information) Climb On Safely (climbing activity guidelines)
Encourage use of official BSA camps, when available
Ensure BSA standards and certificationUnderstand safety, insurance, and indemnity
issues
Use BSA Summer Camps
Reduces risk of loss or injuryPromotes safety mentality
among leaders and scouts
Reduces risk of litigationExposure to leadersExposure to ChurchExposure to BSA
Preserves sacred resources of the Church
Allows for Priesthood Purpose to be fulfilled
Advance Preparation
Prior to approving a scout activity, ask:Are youth and adults properly registered?Parental permission and health forms used?Familiar with Guide to Safe Scouting and
committed to following the guidelines?Has a tour and activity plan been obtained?Have leaders planned for emergencies and
provided advance safety orientation?Anything else?
“Please, observe and teach habits of safety and well-being. . . safeguard those in your charge. As surely as this is the Lord’s work, so the adversary will do all that he can to injure and destroy. Brethren, you are the guardians of those sent to work under your direction. You must be aware of the hazards they face. You must do all you can, and you must observe these same practices yourselves to reduce injury.”
-- President Gordon B. Hinkley Mission Presidents’ Seminar, 27 June 1997
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