It is maybe too long ago to be relevant, except for saying that this is…
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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
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Sexual Abuse
In 1964 I was the Troop Leader of a scout troop in ****. I loved scouting and enjoyed every aspect o…
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Post 2014
My son was not sexually abused, he was bullied by one of the scout leaders and the membership secret…
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Insufficient Training
Speaking as a volunteer with the Scouts: These experiences are real, and I fully support the goals o…
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Sexual Abuse
As a child protection social worker I worked with a girl who had been sexually abused by her father …
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Sexual Abuse
My family were heavily involved in Scouting at a local level wherever we lived (Dad was in the army …
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Sexual Abuse
I joined the Venture scouts with a friend in 1983 it seemed like a good place to go for me as my mot…
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Sexual Abuse
I was 11/12 when i joined the scouts. A venture scout began the grooming process almost immediately….
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Sexual Abuse
In 1951 at 11 years of age I was a member of the school scout troop and went away to summer camp.
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Sexual Abuse
Many years ago… maybe 1970? I would have been about 12? A small town Scout Group. A Scout Leader’s…