Child Protection and Safety Resources Jerry McMullin  MA, MLIS Wilderness Camps -- Documents Home Wilderness Camps Articles Documents Links News Search Results Videos . This section  provides links to documents related to wilderness camps and youth camping.  Parents should be aware that youth camping organizations are facing significant child protection challenges.  These publications will help build understanding of the issues.  Alliance for the Safe, Therapeutic, & Appropriate Use of Residential Treatment Summary of a congressional hearing on child abuse and neglect in private residential facilities. Guide to Safe Scouting The purpose of this Boy Scout pamphlet is to "prepare adult leaders to conduct Scouting activities in a safe and prudent manner." How To Protect Your Children From Child Abuse:  A Parent's Guide This booklet was prepared by the Boy Scouts of America to encourage communication between parents and their Boy Scout-age sons related to Child Abuse. Preventing Child Sexual Abuse Within Youth-serving Organizations:  Getting Started on Policies and Procedures This is an informative publication of the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  "This report is designed for representatives of youth serving organizations who are interested in adopting strategies to prevent child sexual abuse."  However parents should be aware of the problems youth organizations face. Residential Treatment Programs:  Concerns Regarding Abuse and Death in Certain Programs for Troubled Youth Residential treatment programs include wilderness camps.  The Government Accountability Office (GAO) found "thousands of allegations of abuse, some of which involved death, at residential treatment programs across the country."  This is the GAO report. . Home | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Site Map | Child Predators Bookstore | The Freedom Village Tribune .