The sample form, appendix X in the Troop Leader Guide, contains the information necessary to report suspected child abuse. Having a written record of factual information helps investigative agencies follow up on reported child abuse. If you need to make a report of suspected child abuse, try to provide as much information as possible. If the form is not available, write down the information on a sheet of paper. Your subcamp director needs to receive these written reports from you shortly after you tell them of your suspicions.
Child abuse is against the law.
The Boy Scouts of America does not tolerate any form of child abuse. Youth Protection training is considered current if taken since the conclusion of the 1997 National Scout Jamboree. The events at the 2001 National Scout Jamboree other than arena shows are only for participants. Jamboree Scout participants are the only individuals who may work on merit badges on the Merit Badge Midway. A policy has been established that there shall be no visiting units staying within a 50-mile radius of the jamboree site.