{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EProtect UK have re-launched the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.protectuk.police.uk/advice-and-guidance/response/act-youth-run-hide-tell\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAct for Youth Campaign\u003C/a\u003E. \u00A0This campaign educates young people on what to do in the event they\u0027re caught up in an incident.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe guidance for adults should be read before delivering sessions to young people and provides information on what the adult\u0027s role is should you be involved in an incident.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EWe\u0027ve created some Frequently Asked Questions\u0027s (FAQs), which we recommend you read before delivering this content to young people. They\u0027ll help to support you when you\u0027re planning your event and the considerations you should make.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C!--[endif]--\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAct for Youth Campaign \u2013 FAQs\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EAct for Youth is Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) Policing\u2019s youth campaign designed to:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul style=\u0022margin-top: 0cm;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003EHelp educate 11 to 16 year olds on how to stay safe in the event of a firearms or weapons\u0026nbsp;terrorist attack.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003EThe key advice is to follow\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.protectuk.police.uk/sites/default/files/2021-08/10%20-%20ACT%20For%20Youth%20-%20Education%20Film%20%5BPresentations%5D.mp4\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Run Tell Hide guidance video\u0022\u003ERun, Hide, Tell guidance\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;until police arrive on the\u0026nbsp;scene, but insight shows that this messaging is not always effectively reaching younger\u0026nbsp;audiences.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EYou can find a further summary on\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.protectuk.police.uk/advice-and-guidance/response/act-youth-run-hide-tell\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Elearning to prepare\u003C/a\u003E at Protect UK.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"What does ACT for Youth mean?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003ECounter Terrorism Policing liaised extensively with UK youth groups and received backing from the Department for Education and many youth organisations, including Scouts. The team also collaborated with The PSHE Association, Girlguiding, St John Ambulance, the NSPCC and Childline in the creation of the film.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"How has Scouting been involved in the development of the campaign?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003ENo, primarily it\u0027s safety session and safety message we want the young people to explore\u0026nbsp;and take away.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EIt\u0027s important to give reassurance throughout and to avoid \u2018worst case scenario\u2019 or\u0026nbsp;stereotypical thinking.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EIt\u0027s also important to note that neither the film nor the session plans\u0026nbsp;place any focus on the perpetrators of the attack.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThey\u0027re never seen or discussed directly,\u0026nbsp;as the motivation behind the attack is irrelevant to the safety message.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe focus of this\u0026nbsp;session is not violent extremism or radicalisation.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe Run, Hide, Tell message is relevant\u0026nbsp;in any gun or knife attack, irrespective of who the attacker is or what their motivation for the\u0026nbsp;attack might be.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EWhile discussing gun and knife attacks can be a challenging topic, National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) believe equipping young people with this information will empower them to know how to avoid harm and will potentially save lives.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Is this just about terror attacks?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe target age group of the campaign is 11 to 16 years old. Therefore, we recommend this material is used with the Scouts and Explorer sections.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe piloted the material in West Yorkshire with an Explorer Scout Unit, two World Scout Jamboree Units, and their parents and carers.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBefore delivering this material to young people, volunteers should first watch the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.protectuk.police.uk/sites/default/files/2021-08/10%20-%20ACT%20For%20Youth%20-%20Education%20Film%20%5BPresentations%5D.mp4\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022RUN HIDE TELL video\u0022\u003ERUN HIDE TELL teaching video\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"What is the audience for this in Scouting?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.protectuk.police.uk/preparing-teach-run-hide-tell-lessons\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EPreparing to teach the RUN HIDE TELL lessons\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.protectuk.police.uk/advice-and-guidance/response/act-youth-run-hide-tell\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ETeacher guidance notes: RUN HIDE TELL lesson plans\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.counterterrorism.police.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/ACT4YOUTH-leaflet-Dec.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EACT4YOUTH Leaflet\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Where do I find the film and session resources?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe animated film\u0027s designed to be delivered as part of a session, not in isolation.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe pack conveys the Run, Hide, Tell advice to a younger audience in an appropriate manner, with the messaging being divided into two lesson plans.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOne\u0027s designed for Key Stage 3 (11 to 14 years) and could be used for Scouts.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe other\u0027s a more detailed lesson designed for Key Stage 4 (15 to 16 years) and applies to Explorers.\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003EThis Run Hide Tell package can then be followed by TREAT, a separate session in which bespoke and age appropriate trauma first aid guidance is presented.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis session guides a young person on how to render first aid to themselves or another, while HIDING and waiting for Police to rescue them. This has been created in conjunction with St John Ambulance. A leaflet has also been produced to support the session and as something for young people to take away.\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003EThe material has been designed to take around 30 minutes of time to deliver, but there\u0027s flexibility in this and the resource explains this.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe recommend that this isn\u0027t something that\u0027s delivered in isolation, but is delivered as part of a package of safety messages, such as what to do in the event of a fire for example. You could use this material with young people attending large scale events, such as World Scout Jamboree\u00A0Units, as well as in sectional meetings.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"How should we use the material?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAs with all Scouts activities, it\u0027s important to make sure that parents and carers are comfortable with their child taking part. You\u0027ll have systems in place for doing this already and will know the parents and carers in your section best.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere\u0027s no formal requirement to ask for consent, but it\u0027s always good to make sure that parents and carers are aware in advance.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.protectuk.police.uk/supporting-staff-and-parents\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Supporting volunteers and parents\u0022\u003ESupporting volunteers and parents\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Do I need parental consent to deliver this in Scouting?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThis isn\u0027t something that will be compulsory for schools to deliver. Therefore, we want to support\u00A0all young people having the right information to keep themselves and others safe.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"If schools are delivering this why should we?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EIt\u0027s advisable to think carefully about when to deliver this session. While it\u0027s a key safety message that all young people could benefit from, there are particular occasions that would be inappropriate for delivery, such as:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIn the immediate aftermath of an attack\u003C/strong\u003E: Whether an attack has personally affected any of the young people in your organisation or not, it\u0027s inappropriate to introduce the Run Hide Tell messaging in the immediate aftermath of a publicly reported attack. The session is more likely to be highly emotive or to unnecessarily distress young people.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOn the anniversary of an attack:\u003C/strong\u003E Similarly, delivering a session about a gun or knife attack on a significant anniversary of a similar attack may lead to young people drawing parallels, becoming unduly distressed or highly anxious.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EImmediately before an organised trip:\u003C/strong\u003E Although this may form part of an adult\u2019s risk assessment, if leading a trip to a busy public place or major city, it\u0027d be inappropriate to raise this messaging with young people immediately before taking them on a trip.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt\u0027s possible that introducing the Run Hide Tell message before a trip may make young people more anxious about the trip. It could also lead them to believe that a gun or knife attack is highly likely, which might prevent them from choosing to attend. It\u0027s therefore better to deliver the workshop as part of a planned programme unrelated to a specific trip, with a quick reminder as part of a general safety pre-brief before residential visits or trips.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Can we deliver this at anytime?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThere\u0027s no specific badge. However, depending on how you deliver the session and, particularly if\u00A0this is alongside other safety messages, it could have links to the following badges and awards:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/scouts/activity-badges/fire-safety/\u0022 title=\u0022Scouts Fire safety activity badge\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EScout Fire Safety Activity badge\u003C/strong\u003E \u003C/a\u003E\u2013 you could work towards this badge at the same time, building in fire safety messages to the session.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/cubs/activity-badges/local-knowledge/\u0022 title=\u0022Cubs local knowledge activity badge\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EScout Local Knowledge Activity badge\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 part of the requirements are to locate the police station if in rural and suburban areas.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/staged-badges/emergency-aid/\u0022 title=\u0022Emergency Aid Staged Activity Badge\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EScouts and Explorers Emergency Aid Staged Activity badge\u003C/strong\u003E \u003C/a\u003E\u2013 particularly if delivering the TREAT activities. Stage 1 requires young people to know what to do when call 999 and the importance of getting help.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Are there any badges and awards that this can contribute to?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAdults are encouraged to take charge in the situation, but to follow the Run Hide Tell message.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EInformation for adults can be found \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.protectuk.police.uk/advice-and-guidance/response/act-youth-run-hide-tell\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Protect UK\u0022\u003Eonline at Protect UK\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.protectuk.police.uk/sites/default/files/2021-08/10%20-%20ACT%20For%20Youth%20-%20Education%20Film%20%5BPresentations%5D.mp4\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022RUN HIDE TELL video\u0022\u003ERUN HIDE TELL video\u003C/a\u003E should be watched by adults before delivering the ACT for youth session with young people.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELike with all activities you should undertake a risk assessment of that activity / visit or trip\u0026nbsp;and remember the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/safe-scouting-and-emergency-procedures/\u0022 title=\u0022Safe Scouting and Emergency Procedures\u0022\u003Epurple card \u2018Safe Scouting and Emergency Procedures\u2019\u003C/a\u003E for what to do in\u00A0an emergency.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"What is the adult\u2019s role in the event of an incident?"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdvice for Large Scale Events\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt is without doubt our intention to ensure that we create environments for all young people to experience the adventure of Scouting safely; clearly including large scale events. We should consider the proportionate and realistic measures needed to keep everyone safe.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe following advice is offered to the organisers of large scale events involving significant numbers of people:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWork in conjunction with statutory authorities (Local Authorities, Police, etc.) as\u003Cbr\u003Eappropriate to ascertain the threat level to events;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUndertake a detailed risk assessment taking into account the threat level making sure\u0026nbsp;that mitigating actions are proportionate and realistic; and\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake sure that emergency procedures are well documented and understood by those\u003Cbr\u003Edirectly responsible for the management of events.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe following are signposts to helpful advice and guidance:\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.protectuk.police.uk/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Protect UK\u0022\u003EProtect UK\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.counterterrorism.police.uk/safetyadvice/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECounter Terrorism Policing\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]},{"items":[{"type":"Plain","cta":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/por/9a-activities/#9.7\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u00229. Activities\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#9.7\u0022\u003EChapter 9a\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;of POR details what do if organising a large scale event.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFurther support is available at\u00A0\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/event-safety-and-planning/\u0022 title=\u0022Event safety and planning\u0022\u003Eevent safety and planning\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf you\u0027ve any feedback on these FAQs please contact \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:support@scouts.org.uk\u0022\u003Esupport@scouts.org.uk\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://actearly.uk/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EACT Early\u003C/a\u003E providing further information on radicalisation and extremist behaviour\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#ffe627","title":"Further Support","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":"Guidance and activities to help young people understand what to do in the event they are caught up in an incident.","pageType":null,"location":null,"browserTitle":"","versionDate":"14 July 2023","reviewDate":"15/06/2020","redirectUrl":"","id":41049,"nodeName":"Act for Youth Campaign","title":"Act for Youth Campaign","type":"contentPage","image":null,"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Act for Youth Campaign","headerSubTitle":"","headerCta":"","headerCtaText":"","headerCtaLink":"","headerBackgroundColour":"ffe627","showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":[]},"subHeader":"Guidance and activities to help young people understand what to do in the event they are caught up in an incident.","silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC80MTA0OSJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/event-safety-and-planning/act-for-youth-campaign/"}