Stars Scouts Code Of Conduct

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Introduction

This Code of Conduct applies to all members of STARS Scouts Group who are 18 years of age or older, all scouters, volunteers, and parents and guardians who participate in Scouting activities.
The Code of Conduct governs all interactions, whether in person or virtual, while fulfilling your role as a Scouter in support of our mission to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices.
The Code of Conduct may apply to behavior outside of your role as a Scouter if you engage in behaviour that is contrary to Stars Scouts mission, values, and policies, and compromises your ability to provide unparalleled experiences for youth.
This Code serves to safeguard young people and enable adults to work together effectively in creating transformative Scouting experiences that instill the Islamic values.
At Stars Scouts, we are committed to ensuring that everyone" youth, volunteers, and scouters is treated with respect and dignity in an environment free from harassment, violence, and discrimination. This commitment directly supports our mission to help young people develop the character and values necessary to make ethical choices throughout their lives.

Commitment

At all times my behaviour will reflect Stars Scouts values and the Scout Promise and Law. My actions will protect the safety and well-being of all Scouts members and other people I interact with as a member of Scouting. I will set an example that I would wish others to follow.

I WILL:

Know and follow Stars child protection policies when planning and conducting Scouting activities.
Ensure everyone I am interacting with is safe from Bullying, Abuse, Harassment and Discrimination. I will report any of these behaviors to the appropriate local authorities and Stars Scouts.
Remember that my conduct must always be obviously safe to others; if I have any doubt about how my actions might be interpreted, I will adopt a safer course of action.
Take part in any review conducted by Stars Scouts or any local authority.
Immediately notify Stars Scouts if I am the subject of a criminal investigation, or if I have been charged with an offence under the Criminal Code of Canada or in another country.
Immediately notify Stars Scouts if allegations are made against me by any authority regarding youth safety or child protection.
Treat everyone with fairness, respect and dignity.
Obtain a youth’s permission before I touch them, and ensure that any physical contact is respectful, safe and appropriate for the circumstances.
Encourage people to speak up about issues related to personal or Group safety that concerns them.
Respectfully challenge behaviour or attitudes that I believe are inconsistent with Scouting values.
Protect the personal information of others, keeping it secure and using it for Scouting purposes only.
Use positive discipline, promoting good behavior by guiding youth towards positive solutions during disciplinary discussions rather than focusing on bad behavior.
Immediately report any breaches of this code and Stars children protection policy to Stars Scouts.

I WILL NOT:

Use my role in Scouting to have contact with youth members of Scouts Canada outside of Scouting.
Fail to follow the Two-Scouter rule at any time. This includes having one to one contact with youth online or in-person including in a vehicle.
Engage in inappropriate conduct or behavior with youth.
Engage in any form of inappropriate or intimate relationship with a youth member of Scouts Canada or use my position in Scouting to exploit or pressure any young person.
Trivialize or be a bystander to Bullying, Abuse, Harassment or Discrimination
Swear or use inappropriate language in front of youth.
Use punishments and discipline that are demeaning, embarrassing, or degrading including requiring any person to perform an action in public such as singing, dancing or other form of public humiliation.
You have a responsibility to look after yourself and others. Other Scouts will look up to you and follow your lead. It is important to set a good example and remember your Scout Promise and Law.
To ensure the safety and well-being of all Scouts Canada members both on and offline, I will:
Think and act safely.
Remember that I have influence and power over others and will not take advantage of this.
Know and follow the Two-Scouter Rule, Scouter-to-Youth ratios and other activity rules.
Encourage people to speak up about issues related to personal or Group safety that concern them.
Not exploit others, show favouritism, engage in a relationship or flirt with the youth I supervise.
Not swear or use inappropriate language

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Stars Scouts Code Of Conduct

Introduction

This Code of Conduct applies to all members of STARS Scouts Group who are 18 years of age or older, all scouters, volunteers, and parents and guardians who participate in Scouting activities.

The Code of Conduct governs all interactions, whether in person or virtual, while fulfilling your role as a Scouter in support of our mission to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices.

The Code of Conduct may apply to behavior outside of your role as a Scouter if you engage in behaviour that is contrary to Stars Scouts mission, values, and policies, and compromises your ability to provide unparalleled experiences for youth.

This Code serves to safeguard young people and enable adults to work together effectively in creating transformative Scouting experiences that instill the Islamic values.

Commitment

At all times my behaviour will reflect Stars Scouts values and the Scout Promise and Law. My actions will protect the safety and well-being of all Scouts members and other people I interact with as a member of Scouting. I will set an example that I would wish others to follow.

I WILL:

Know and follow Stars child protection policies when planning and conducting Scouting activities.

Ensure everyone I am interacting with is safe from Bullying, Abuse, Harassment and Discrimination. I will report any of these behaviors to the appropriate local authorities and Stars Scouts.

Remember that my conduct must always be obviously safe to others; if I have any doubt about how my actions might be interpreted, I will adopt a safer course of action.

Take part in any review conducted by Stars Scouts or any local authority.

Immediately notify Stars Scouts if I am the subject of a criminal investigation, or if I have been charged with an offence under the Criminal Code of Canada or in another country.

Immediately notify Stars Scouts if allegations are made against me by any authority regarding youth safety or child protection.

Treat everyone with fairness, respect and dignity.

Obtain a youth’s permission before I touch them, and ensure that any physical contact is respectful, safe and appropriate for the circumstances.

Encourage people to speak up about issues related to personal or Group safety that concerns them.

Respectfully challenge behaviour or attitudes that I believe are inconsistent with Scouting values.

Protect the personal information of others, keeping it secure and using it for Scouting purposes only.

Use positive discipline, promoting good behavior by guiding youth towards positive solutions during disciplinary discussions rather than focusing on bad behavior.

Immediately report any breaches of this code and Stars children protection policy to Stars Scouts.

I WILL NOT:

Use my role in Scouting to have contact with youth members of Scouts Canada outside of Scouting.

Fail to follow the Two-Scouter rule at any time. This includes having one to one contact with youth online or in-person including in a vehicle.

Engage in inappropriate conduct or behavior with youth.

Engage in any form of inappropriate or intimate relationship with a youth member of Scouts Canada or use my position in Scouting to exploit or pressure any young person.

Trivialize or be a bystander to Bullying, Abuse, Harassment or Discrimination

Swear or use inappropriate language in front of youth.

Use punishments and discipline that are demeaning, embarrassing, or degrading including requiring any person to perform an action in public such as singing, dancing or other form of public humiliation.

You have a responsibility to look after yourself and others. Other Scouts will look up to you and follow your lead. It is important to set a good example and remember your Scout Promise and Law.

To ensure the safety and well-being of all Scouts Canada members both on and offline, I will:

Think and act safely.

Remember that I have influence and power over others and will not take advantage of this.

Know and follow the Two-Scouter Rule, Scouter-to-Youth ratios and other activity rules.

Encourage people to speak up about issues related to personal or Group safety that concern them.

Not exploit others, show favouritism, engage in a relationship or flirt with the youth I supervise.

Not swear or use inappropriate language