Discrimination Scouting is a world wide, multi cultural movement. We welcome people to membership regardless of gender, race, culture, religious belief, sexual orientation or economic circumstances. Youth members are strongly influenced by the behaviour of adults. Harassment Harassment breaks down the positive and protective environment we seek to develop, and, at its worst, is emotionally harmful. It is contrary to our objective of individual growth and development.
Some examples are ongoing teasing, disparagement, belittling or excluding individuals.
Sexual harassment is any verbal or physical behaviour of a sexual nature which is unwelcome and offensive. The individual s right to privacy must be recognized and taken into consideration in such matters as sleeping places and sanitary facilities. Adult members should, where possible, have sleeping accommodations separate from youth members, unless discipline, safety or available facilities dictate otherwise. Smoking It is inappropriate for any member to smoke in front of youth at any Scouting activity. Declare all meetings open to parents or Leaders.