Youth Safety Reporting
The safety and well-being of youth members is our shared priority across 4-H in Canada, and it sits at the core of our 4-H Positive Youth Development Formula.
We are working in partnership with 4-H Canada to ensure that 4-H has consistent policies and procedures in place across the country to provide successful and safe programs for all youth, to safeguard the trust and loyalty of families, and to ensure leaders have the resources and training to feel supported and prepared.
The Youth Safety Reporting System for 4-H in Canada enables leaders, volunteers, and staff to conveniently submit Activity Plans and Incident Report forms directly to 4-H Nova Scotia. The secure system can be accessed from a computer or mobile device without the need for an account.
You need this website in two main scenarios:
- Activity Plan: You will fill out an Activity Plan if your event is considered high risk or is a multi-club event. This should be submitted at least 14 days in advance of your event.
- Incident Reporting: Regardless of best intentions, accidents sometimes do happen, and conflict or behaviour arise that you may need support with. When they do, please complete and submit a confidential incident report. For more information about Incident Reporting, visit the Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution page.
Documents/Forms to Support Activity Plans
Activity Plan Templates
Use these templates to get started on completing your activity plan for common 4-H events. Be sure to read carefully and make any changes required to customize the information to your event.
Note: We’ve made it easier to complete your Activity Plan. Use this Form to save you time: Click Here.
Youth Safety Checklists
Youth Safety Checklist can be attached to or referenced in activity plans to explain the risk management procedures which will be followed.
Liability Acknowledgements
4-H Nova Scotia holds no insurance coverage for vehicles or livestock.
- For activities involving the use of privately owned vehicles a Vehicle Insurance Acknowledgment is required.
- For Petting Farms a Livestock Insurance Acknowledgement is required from all owners providing animals.
Youth Safety Resources
Forms, documents, & important links relating to Youth Safety.
