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Relaunch of Scouting.org Incident Reporting Landing Page

Scouting.org Page Relaunch on Incident Reporting

We are excited to announce the relaunch of our Incident Reporting landing page! The updates to the landing page aim to streamline the reporting process, provide comprehensive guidance for Units and Councils, and offer valuable resources for handling various incidents.

Key highlights of the updates include the following: 

Enhanced Support for Units: A guide has been introduced to assist Units in navigating incidents effectively. This guide outlines step-by-step procedures for responding to incidents, emphasizing immediate safety, thorough documentation, and timely notification to the local Council. 

Council-Level Guidance: Councils are provided with essential tools for managing incidents within their Councils, including clear expectations for incident reporting and additional reporting requirements such as occupational injuries and US Coast Guard incidents. 

Riskonnect FAQ’s: Information on Riskonnect, the incident reporting system utilized by the Boy Scouts of America, has been updated to address frequently asked questions and provide guidance on usage and troubleshooting. 

Visit the new Incident Reporting landing page here. 

The Navigating Incidents Guide for Units is a resource aimed at equipping unit leaders with the necessary tools and steps to effectively respond to unexpected situations within the Boy Scouts of America community. The guide serves as a roadmap, outlining five key steps prioritizing safety and appropriate action: 

Step 1: Immediate Safety 

Step 2: Grasp the Full Situation 

Step 3: Document the Incident Thoroughly 

Step 4: Notify the Local Council 

Step 5: Follow Up with Care 

To learn more, visit Navigating Incidents: Guide for Units, here. 

Swift and accurate reporting is crucial in safeguarding the safety of everyone involved in Scouting. To assist in this process, we’ve compiled a 10-step guide to streamline information gathering for incident reports: 

  1. Basic Information: Date, time, location, and contact details. 
  2. Nature of the Incident: Clearly define the type of incident. 
  3. Involved Individuals: Names, ages, roles, and contact information. 
  4. Description of the Incident: Detailed, factual, and objective account. 
  5. Witness Information: Names, contacts, and perspectives. 
  6. Injuries or Damage: Details and medical treatment. 
  7. Immediate Response: Actions taken and outcomes. 
  8. Contributing Factors: Identifying factors that contributed to the incident. 
  9. Follow-Up Actions: Post-incident actions and communications with parents or guardians. 
  10. Photos and Documentation: Attachments such as photographs, medical records, or witness statements. 

To learn more, visit Navigating Incidents: Guide for Units, here. 

The Incident Reporting Tools provided below are customized for different situations, serving as valuable resources for gathering incident information. More than just filling out a form, these tools are crafted to assist you in accurately sharing all essential details with your Council.

Incident Information Reporting Tool: Use this tool to report injuries, illnesses, and incidents requiring medical attention beyond basic first aid. Suitable for situations occurring during Scouting activities or on council-owned properties.

Youth Protection/Membership Infraction Information Reporting Tool: For reporting instances of abuse, violations of BSA policies, or inappropriate behavior involving Scouts, Scout leaders, parents, or others.

Near Miss Incident Information Reporting Tool: Use this tool to report near misses – incidents that could have resulted in harm but did not. Valuable for identifying safety and program practice improvements. Near misses with clear lessons learned can bring to light opportunities to improve safety performance or program practices.

To learn more, visit BSA’s Incident Landing Page here. 
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