Child Protection
In common with other United Kingdom youth organisations all adults have to undergo extended criminal record checks since their introduction in 1997. New leaders are required to give personal references and complete an interview before taking an appointment. The B-PSA have a child protection officer and there is a full child protection policy in place equivalent to the Scout Association's 'yellow card'.
Each international association follows the child protection measures expected in their own country.
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