First, the NCAC could publish information regarding the Cadet Protection Policy in the Cadet Program News section of CAP News. This information could be in the form of situational approaches so cadets could see specific instances where the policy comes into play and what to do in these situations. This information could be published on a continuing basis. Second, our cadet officers could be better trained to recognize abuse and insure that abuse is correctly reported. Cadet officers are in a more direct leadership role than senior members, and have a better opportunity to observe or gain knowledge of abuse.
Cadet officers are also in a better position to recognize abuse of cadets by other cadets.
By better educating our cadet officers, problems concerning abuse can be recognized faster and resolved. To ensure that our cadet officers are trained to recognize and report abuse, Cadet Protection Policy Training, CAPP 50-3, could be required for completion of Phase II of the Cadet Program. This training would be the same training that senior members are required to take to complete Level 1. This training would provide cadets with background information on Civil Air Patrol s abuse policies. They would be more aware of abuse situations, and would know how to report abuse.