Child Protection

Introduction to Child Protection is a short interactive module that introduces participants to the concept of Child and Youth Protection. This module is the first of three modules focusing on keeping children and young people safe. The module highlights what child protection is, why it is important and the role of SCOUTS New Zealand in keeping children and youth safe .

This eLearning module has been created for all leaders and volunteers involved in Keas, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers. This course was developed by Whitireia New Zealand in collaboration with Scouts New Zealand.

Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, learners will be able:

1. To define and understand the importance of child & youth protection in New Zealand

2. To understand the realities of child & youth protection in New Zealand

3. To understand the role of SCOUTS New Zealand in child and youth protection

Course Overview

The course includes the following

• What is child and youth protection
• Abuse in New Zealand
• SCOUTS New Zealand own story
• SCOUTS New Zealand Safe from Harm culture
• SCOUTS New Zealand  policies including in Code of Ethics
  
  

CourseFeatures

• Interactive learning using animation
• Formative learning