3. Avoid involvement in any criminal activities, activities that contravene human rights or
those that compromise the work of Scouts Canada.
I will contribute to combating all forms of illegal activities against children and youth.
I will notify Scouts Canada of any unspent criminal convictions or charges prior to registering.
I will also notify the organization if I face any new criminal charges during my time as a volunteer
or staff.
I will not engage in sexual behaviour of any kind with children or youth; this includes sexual
jokes, language, names, touching, pornography, and exploitation.
I will not use technology or social media to engage youth in disrespectful and exploitative
behaviour.
I will not abuse or exploit children or youth in any way and will report any such behaviour of
others to my local Commissioner or staff immediately as per the Complaint Procedure.
4. Refrain from any form of bullying, harassment, discrimination, physical or verbal abuse,
neglect, intimidation or exploitation.
I will fully abide with the requirements of Scouts Canada’s Child and Youth Protection, Diversity
and Bullying/Harassment policies and will intervene and report whenever witnessing or being
told of an incident as per the Complaint Procedure.
I will never engage in any exploitative, abusive or corrupt relationships, acting always as a kind
and judicious parent and/or volunteer.
I will use positive teaching behaviour as a means to discipline and will refrain from any use of
physical contact or emotional rejection and put-downs.
I hereby acknowledge, understand and agree to abide by this Code of Conduct while participating in all
Scouting activities.
Name: ___________________________________________
Date: ____________________________
Signature: ______________________________________
As part of the registration process, a signed copy of the Code of Conduct must accompany your
registration form.
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