Safe from Harm
Safe from Harm ensures that everyone in Scouting - especially children and young people - feels safe everywhere and at all times. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and every member of the Movement plays a role in protecting children, young people, and adults.
In 2021, World Scouting made safeguarding a fundamental membership requirement through a landmark constitutional amendment. This commitment ensures accountability at every level, puts safety at the centre of Scouting, and provides dedicated mechanisms to support National Scout Organizations (NSOs) worldwide.
This service offers clear guidelines, practical tools, and proven best practices to help NSOs turn safeguarding into action - both inside Scouting and in the communities they serve.
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Support your NSO conduct a Safe from Harm self-assessment Scroll down to see the latest news and resources, and to browse the support areas in this service.
Only International Commissioners and officially appointed NSO contacts can request WOSM Services
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New Self-Assessment Platform!
We've launched a new Safe from Harm Self-Assessment Platform, designed to provide a simpler and more user-friendly experience for NSOs and NSAs to complete and manage their Safe from Harm Self-Assessments.
Use the platform to check your progress, complete your self-assessment, and access practical guidance to help strengthen safe and inclusive Scouting for everyone.
Have you completed your self-assessment?
All NSOs and National Scout Associations (NSAs) must complete a Safe from Harm Self-Assessment every three years, as part of WOSM’s constitutional membership requirements. If you haven’t done so yet, the resources below will guide you through the process:
📚 Step-by-step guide on how to meet the Safe from Harm membership requirements
📊 Guidance on how your organisation can submit its Safe from Harm requirements via the data portal
💡 Support on the Safe from Harm Self-Assessment digital tool here
📄 Safe from Harm Self-Assessment Template (offline)
Prepare for your next assessment
Safe from Harm Self-Assessments are valid for three years. If your NSO or NSA has an assessment expiring soon, we strongly encourage you to start preparing your next submission early. 💪
Check your expiry date below to see when your next assessment is due.
Strengthen your capacity!
Empower your organisation with our new Safe from Harm capacity-building modules! Our consultants can help your organisation:
- Complete a Self-Assessment
- Develop national Safe from Harm policies
- Create safeguarding reporting procedures
- Draft implementation action plans ... and much, much more!
Register now to receive tailored and comprehensive support from our Safe from Harm consultants!
We're putting safety first!
Scouting is all about helping young people thrive, so ensuring their safety and well-being is our number one priority. Watch the video below to learn how World Scouting is promoting safeguarding in communities everywhere and how you can help play a role in it! 💜
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Need support from our experts?
Whether you are just beginning your safeguarding journey or looking to deepen existing measures, our team is here to help strengthen your Safe from Harm practices. Access expert support by:
- Registering for a capacity building module - Gain practical knowledge and skills designed to help your organisation implement Safe from Harm effectively.
- Request a service - Access specialised support, including on the Safe from Harm WOSM Assessment, to review and strengthen your organisation's current safeguarding practices.
Meet the Safe from Harm team
Our team is here to give you the support you need to build better safeguarding practices in your NSO.
Contact the representative from your WSB Support Centre for more information and tailored support.
World Scouting publications:
Online training courses:
Consultant shoutout
from the Asia-Pacific Region
for supporting the Safe from Harm team in planning and delivering the sessions which are part of the service training for new (and existing) WOSM Consultants.
Frequently asked questions
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