Safeguarding Moment – Anonymous Reporting for Scouts and Scouters
It’s everyone’s job to keep youth safe. And it’s Scouting America’s job to make it as easy as possible for its members to report anything that could put youth at risk.
That’s why Scouting America now gives youth and adults the ability to report concerns anonymously, not just via phone and email, but also via one of the most popular ways to communicate today: text messaging.
Thanks to a new partnership with software development company RealResponse, anyone — Scouts, parents, registered leaders, friends, etc. — can report concerns via text to phone number 844-SCOUTS1, using a protected and anonymous platform.
The goal is to provide immediate assistance that ensures the alleged victim, as well as unit and council leadership, are fully supported, and appropriate actions are taken.
The Scouts First 24-hour helpline remains active, as it has for many years now. Anyone can report a concern by calling 1-844-SCOUTS1 or by emailing [email protected].
For more information, go to the Aaron on Scouting article.
Scan this QR code to add the Scouts First phone number to your address book. You can call or text it at any time.
Have a safety related question? – contact [email protected]