Posted on 03/25/2010 8:58:32 AM PDT by JoeProBono
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- The Boy Scouts of America showed reckless indifference to protecting young Scouts when it kept confidential two decades worth of files on suspected molesters among its troop leaders, a psychologist testified Wednesday as part of a $14 million lawsuit against the organization.
Despite creating a remarkably in-depth file about sexual abusers, the Boy Scouts failed to warn parents or tell authorities about suspected or confessed pedophiles, said Gary Schoener, a national expert and consultant on sexual misconduct in the clergy, health care and other segments of society.
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Scouts under attack PING!
I totally agree. Both my sons are Eagle Scouts and while I was involved the local Organization was very conscientious about training for adults in these matters. God Bless the Scouts. No organization is perfect but IMO you can’t give your sons a better gift than being involved in the Scouts.
Mmmm. How many Scoutmasters are married men?
In our area, about 85%. The rest are either Eagles who aged out or married women.
Thanks for the note.
Of course I would have to agree with the “no better gift”.
I am an Eagle Scout (1969)and my son is an Eagle Scout (2007). Very proud of him. He is a fine young man.
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