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Browse allScouting Wire·October 12, 2026SCOUTING AMERICA SAFEGUARDING ADVISORY Public Youth-Focused Social Media Can Be Exploited to Identify and Target Young PeopleIssued by Executive Vice President & Chief Safeguarding Officer Glen Pounder PURPOSE This advisory is intended to promote awareness and preparedness, not alarm. It describes an observed offender methodology identified through law-enforcement intelligence and provides practical steps for Scout units, councils, camps, volunteers, families, and young people to help reduce risk and respond appropriately if
Scouting Wire·October 6, 2026Public Youth-Focused Social Media Can Be Exploited to Identify and Target Young PeoplePURPOSE This advisory is intended to promote awareness and preparedness, not alarm. It describes an observed offender methodology identified through law-enforcement intelligence and provides practical steps for Scout units, councils, camps, volunteers, families, and young people to help reduce risk and respond appropriately if concerns arise. The objective is not to discourage the sharing of
Scouting Wire·September 5, 2026Changing How Partnerships GrowBy Corilynn Bailey | Director of Strategic Youth Partnerships, Scouting America This week I sat in two rooms that reminded me why I do this work. Not a webinar. Not a status update. Two rooms with real people in them, doing the harder and far more valuable thing: figuring out together what our young people
Scouting Wire·September 5, 2026Suicide Prevention for TeensSuicide is the second-leading cause of death for young people ages 10-24. The rates vary with some demographics, and individuals in certain communities such as LGBTQ+ and certain racial groups are more likely to experience increased suicidal ideation. There are multiple risk factors of suicide. Among the most common are a history of mental illness;
Scouting Wire·August 17, 2026E is For EquipmentGuest article from Scouting America Director of Environmental, Health & Safety Tree Kiester, CSP I write this shortly after returning from my first Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. It was a great thing to see so many people on so many different adventures. These adventures were all made possible by the right equipment. There
Scouting Wire·August 6, 2026What Sextortion Offenders Hope Young People Never Hear“The moment a young person tells a trusted adult, the offender is no longer in control.” Guest article from Scouting America Chief Safeguarding Officer Glen Pounder Having served in law enforcement for three decades, and for several years afterwards working to combat child exploitation, there is not much in this space that surprises me. I
Scouting Wire·June 15, 2026HAZARD TREESThere is something peaceful about camping beneath towering trees. The sound of leaves moving in the wind and the shade of the forest often make campsites feel safe and comforting. However, hidden among that beauty can be a serious danger. Hazard trees. A hazard tree is any tree that has the potential to fall or drop limbs due to disease,
Scouting Wire·May 12, 2026Get There SafelyTravel is a big part of the Scouting experience—campouts, service projects, weekend adventures, and high-adrenaline summer programs all start with getting everyone there safely. But transportation remains one of the highest risk elements of any Scouting activity. That’s why Scouting emphasizes a strong culture of safety, backed by clear expectations, proven guidelines, and a shared
Scouting Wire·April 8, 2026Annual Health and Medical Record (AHMR)The Annual Health and Medical Record (AHMR) is a vital document required for everyone in Scouting America. The AHMR is an annual requirement for all participants-both youth and adults – for everything from unit meetings to high adventure treks. Completing this form fully helps to keep everyone in the program healthy and safe. The benefits
Scouting Wire·February 17, 2026Camp Emergencies – Is Your Camp Prepared?Article Submitted by Sven Rundman III, Incoming Chair of the SAFEScouting Committee Is your camp subject to inclement weather, communicable disease outbreaks, power failures, floods, lost Scouts, drownings, intrusions, fire, and other potential emergencies? The best way to BE PREPARED for such emergencies is to develop emergency procedures, sometimes referred to as an emergency action