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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 was shown pornographic photos by my scout leader and he tried to wank me off. I was 14 years old.

  • Grooming

    I was groomed and abused by an older scout, who I am prepared to name, when I was between 11 and 13 …

  • Sexual Abuse

    I was a shy lad of 11 yrs in the 1950 s , when I was persuaded to join the scouts. I absolutely love…

  • Sexual Abuse

    In around 1972-74, I was in the Cubs and was 8/9 years old. We went swimming often and the Arkela ca…

  • Sexual Abuse

    I was in the cubs around 1978 when I was 10-12 yrs old I think. On day one I was told to meet one of…

  • Pre 2014

    My late husband was abused by a Scout leader in the 1970s. This contributed to the damage done to hi…

  • Sexual Abuse

    I started Scouts from Cubs in 1982. It was boys only then. The Scout Leader had very wandering hands…

  • Sexual Abuse

    I was sexually assaulted by two separate leaders. The first, an ex RAF officer who photographed me a…

  • Sexual Abuse

    Nearly 80 years ago, I joined a well respected scout group in *****, to which a number of my schoolm…

  • Sexual Abuse

    Cub scouts

    My brother joined the local cub scout group 2 years before me.

    I b…