Safety
The emotional and physical safety and well-being of Girl Scouts is our top priority.
Safety Activity Checkpoints outlines the Safety Standards and Guidelines used in Girl Scouting, which apply to all Girl Scout activities.
All volunteers should review the Safety Activity Checkpoints manual when planning activities with girls in order to manage safety and risk in Girl Scout-sanctioned activities.
In Safety Activity Checkpoints, you’ll find:
Girl Scout Activity Safety Standards and Guidelines with requirements for adult supervision, permission slips, preparation, field trips and overnight trips, and other vital information
Activities that are not permitted by Girl Scouts of the USA and actions that girls and volunteers should not take
Policies surrounding chartered aircraft trips and aviation
First-aid and overall health information you’ll need from the girls
Standards for well-being and inclusivity, including working with Girl Scouts with disabilities and ensuring emotional safety
A breakdown of specific activities—such as camping, internet use, and water sports—and their individual safety checkpoints
Following the Safety Standards and Guidelines is an Activity-at-a-Glance chart which details two critical points to keep in mind:
Age-appropriate activities and participation by grade level
Whether prior approval from your council is required before girls participate in a specific activity
Creating A Safe Space For Girls
A safe space is where girls feel that they can be themselves, without explanation or judgment. As a volunteer, the environment you create is just as important as the activities girls do—it’s the key to developing the sort of group that girls want to be part of! Cultivate a space where confidentiality is respected, and girls can express their true selves.
Recognize and Support Each Girl 
Promote Fairness
Build Trust
Inspire Open Communication
Managing Conflict
Communicating Effectively with Girls of Any Age
Addressing the Needs of Older Girls
When Sensitive Topics Come Up
Report Concerns
Internet Safety
Cyberbullying is bullying that happens online. It can happen in an email, a text message, an online game, or on a social networking site. It might involve rumors or images posted on someone’s profile or passed around for other people to see. It can cross counties, gender and age ranges. It also might lead to punishment from school and organization authorities or the police.
GSCSNJ has a zero tolerance of bullying on our Facebook account, Twitter and other online properties.
Follow the Golden Rule: Be nice online and in real life. Don’t say or do anything online that you wouldn’t do in person. Own what you say and do online.
