WOSM launches new e-learning on Keeping Scouts Safe From Harm
On the 1st of August, 2011 in the backdrop of the 22nd World Scout Jamboree, Sweden, WOSM launched its new e-learning tool-kit on Keeping Scouts Safe From Harm. The e-learning is available on the web (internet) and on DVDs.
The tool-kit includes a full e-learning for Adults in Scouting, to train them on issues of child protection in Scouting. This section has been made for a general Scouting context but is largely based on the content from the e-learning on Safe From Harm offered at the World Scout Jamborees in UK (2007) and in Sweden (2011). Trainees taking up this course can obtain a special certificate from WOSM, signed by the Secretary General.
The new e-learning from WOSM also includes information on ‘NSO Management’ and ‘Youth Programme’ approach to the issue. This is the first time that an integrated and wholesome approach to child protection is being provided in a single toolkit. The NSO management section offers information and examples of policies, procedures and practices put in place by some pioneer efforts in NSOs such as Boy Scouts of America, Scouting Ireland and The Scout Association (UK). The Youth Programme section emphasizes on a preventive and ‘Be Prepared’ approach to Safe From Harm, to work with Scouts to make them aware of their rights and helping them understand and avoid risks, and prevent themselves from being in vulnerable situations. This section also provides information on online (internet) safety for Scouts and gives information and examples on how Scouts should be able to express themselves if they see or experience abuse.
The e-learning course for AIS included in this tool-kit has been based on the above initiatives, but is targeted at any Scout Leader or adult supporting Scouts. The training also covers aspects on Keeping Scouts Safe From Harm from the recent Conference Resolution on the ‘World Adults in Scouting Policy 11/11’ (Brazil, 2011).
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