I was a scout between 2010 and 2014, in 2011 I went on a scout trip to Europe, on that trip if we go…
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Read and try and understand other people’s experiences and stories from abuse in the Scouts. If there’s anything here that is triggering, know that there are people who can help. If you feel inspired or confident enough, please share your story.
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Sexual Abuse
I joined the scouts at 11 years old, quickly I developed a friendship with one of the group leaders….
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I was bullied ruthlessly by other kids in my scout group, starting almost immediately after I moved …
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Sexual Abuse
As part of a Gangshow (it’s a variety show run and performed by Scouts) – I was in the cast under …
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Sexual Abuse
1973-1976 Assistant scout leader took advantage of me being physically abused by my father, took it …
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My child’s abuse took place from aged 8-11 ( 2012-2015 )and involved grooming and full on sexual a…
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I joined as an assistant leader recently. The scout leader was of an older generation and didn’t h…
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Sexual Abuse
I was groomed from age 12 and abused from age 13 by my scout leader, who was 20 years my senior. Thi…
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There is no legal duty of care for volunteer leaders who chose to ignore the escalating bullying by …
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When I was 15, I was a young leader at a cub group whilst also in explorers and on a district cub ca…