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Originally Posted by mklinker
Really? The training discusses safety for both the student AND the mentor. I suggest watching the video once again. YP training ALSO protects FIRST from some lawsuits and also provides you a small amount of protection as well. More importantly following the suggested guidelines will protect students and prevent you from being falsely accused of inappropriate behaviors. In addition, the youth protection programs makes it harder for known offenders to gain access to the youth.
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discussing safety and guaranteeing safety are two very different things.
Do I believe that a background check is a good idea? Yes, I do, and I'd be concerned if a team did NOT ask for one.
Do I think that the YPP training is a good idea? again yes, it provides a good starting point and informs novice mentors about things that they need to think about (and hopefully never have to deal with).
Does it guarantee a students safety? no, no canned program will.