The First Presidency has counseled parents, teachers, and leaders of youth to care for and protect the youth of the Church. The following materials are provided to help leaders of young men wisely plan and safely carry out Aaronic Priesthood, Mutual, Scouting, and other activities.

• Priesthood Department notice, Feb. 16, 2007 ("Safety Guidelines for Activities") 
  
  
• First Presidency letter, Feb. 23, 2006 ("Safeguarding Children and Youth") 
  
  
• Priesthood Department notice, Mar. 27, 2006 ("Safety Guidelines for Activities") 
  
  
• Priesthood Department notice, Sept. 21, 2001 ("Transportation Safety in Youth Activities") 
  
  
• "Aaronic Priesthood," Section 2 of the Church Handbook of Instructions, Book 2: Priesthood and Auxiliary Leaders (1998), 186–89 (item no. 35702)
  
  
• "Activities," Section 10 of the Church Handbook of Instructions, Book 2: Priesthood and Auxiliary Leaders (1998), 271–80 (item no. 35710)
  
  
• Guide to Safe Scouting
  This guide, published by the Boy Scouts of America, can help leaders conduct activities in a safe and prudent manner. The guide is not an official Church publication, but this link to it is provided as an additional resource.