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This program was meant to help protect youth from abuse.
It took until 2003 for the BSA to require criminal background checks all new leaders. This is endangering thousands of children’s lives.
The LA Times has built a database tracking the sexual abuse allegations found in these files, dating from the 1940’s to the 2000’s.
For instance, what happens during overnight events or camping trips? He also said Scouting ranks, such as the Eagle Scout, represent a past achievement and the BSA did not revoke them once they were awarded.
Most of the Scouts pledging their pins were heterosexual, Kimball said, though a number of gay Eagle Scouts made similar offers in emails sent to NBC News since hearing of Andresen’s story.
In deviating from its original values, it fails appallingly in promoting moral integrity in its youth.
This article was most recently updated in April 2023.
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He also thought about returning it in 2000, when the U.S. Supreme Court sided with the Boy Scouts on the anti-gay membership policy.“Ultimately I held on to the award believing that it might someday serve a useful purpose,” said de Lora, a teacher at Maybeck High School.
That day appeared to come after Andresen informed de Lora last Monday about what was happening with his Eagle bid.
He said talks were under way on recognizing the teen’s accomplishment while keeping the troop together amid the difficult time and some hard feelings.
“I want Ryan to be recognized.
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