BSA Hiding Tracks for Molesters

[n_huffhines]

Odds that America is angrier about this than PSU?

In the majority of cases, the Scouts learned of alleged abuse after it had been reported to authorities. But in more than 500 instances, the Scouts learned about it from boys, parents, staff members or anonymous tips.

In about 400 of those cases — 80% — there is no record of Scouting officials reporting the allegations to police. In more than 100 of the cases, officials actively sought to conceal the alleged abuse or allowed the suspects to hide it, The Times found.

Boy Scouts helped child molesters cover their tracks, files show - latimes.com

 

[bamacheats]

I'm a bit ignorant about boy scouts, but aren't they also sponsored by churches or religious organizations?

 

[n_huffhines]

I'm a bit ignorant about boy scouts, but aren't they also sponsored by churches or religious organizations?

Endorsed would be a better word. Many troops are designated for youth from specific congregations. In the South especially. My Mormon troop would share a campsite with a Baptist troop at Camp Buck Toms....it was interesting.

 

[YorkVol]

We have a huge problem in this country with mandated reporters not upholding their duties and reporting abuse that they either suspect or actually know about. Leaders in organizations composed of minors are included in state mandatory reporting laws, yet they are the ones who do the most to cover things up. Sad.

 

[n_huffhines]

Full disclosure: When I was 16 and 17 I worked for the BSA at Camp Buck Toms. I actually remember helping to escort an adult off the camp premises. I didn't know what was going on other than people telling me he wasn't invited to the camp, and he was acting creepy. In hindsight, I wonder what all the details were.

 

[PKT_VOL]

I was in BSA. I didn't get molested, so it can't be true.