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My early YP training as a rec league baseball coach AND as a CYO coach 20+ years ago had the same directives. I challenged both orgs on it. The explanation I received from both was about the same: law enforcement would only act if there was clear evidence of a crime. Which jibes with one of my earlier posts about the limitations of a law enforcement approach. In addition, the authorities wouldn't reach back to the organizations, especially if they didn't investigate or didn't find any criminal activity. That left the orgs in a tough place without vital information: someone that's a jerk but not quite a criminal shouldn't be a coach or a scout leader So this was likely not so sinister, just best, or at least common, practices for a while in the earlier days of widespread formal YPT. I gave feedback to both orgs that it should be both not either/or. Within a couple years the directives had changed, even before volunteers were designated mandatory reporters. -
My baby sister texted me while she was watching. My phone was smoking by the time she was several minutes in. I still have the blisters. She's small, but not to be trifled with. She was in an abusive domestic situation for years, to the point my brother's and I were going to extricate her. She then broke free. The guy was loco and heavily into drugs. He died last year and she finally feels safe. In any case, she is a survivor and reacts strongly to any such content. -
I have downloaded this to compare with the version released prior to the online webinar many of us attended on June 16th. Before I compare it line by line, has anyone else done that and if so, are there substantial differences or is this the same document? Also, is anyone else in a council who has said that they will not (at least at this time) be offering the option for the council to hold the charter? This is dated 6/29/2022 and we were told on 6/30 that our council wouild not (at this time) serve as CO for units currently chartered by the UMC. -
I remember that training. It was before scout leaders were considered mandatory reporters. There was some view that a professional was needed to properly handle the reporting. It did not look weird. That appearance was far worse than any intension. ... but then again ... I've seen multiple abuse complains from mothers submitted due to shoe throwing, etc. ... So, I could see early opinions that a professional was needed to triage out bickering volunteers. BUT, yeah it should have always been call the police. -
When I was teaching YP (before online videos), the message was clear. If you witness or suspect abuse, you are to call the Scout Executive directly on his private number, and NO ONE ELSE. We were told the SE knew who to call and would handle it. My spidey-sense was telling me this was wrong.
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