jumpingjoj 11 Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 How does someone wrongfully accused get back to scouting and get their good name back? A scout master was named in bankruptcy form in what only could have been a money grab no scout was never alone alone with the leader. The police were notified but there was no investigation performed. The scouter is still in limbo for 3 years. Link to post Share on other sites
RememberSchiff 3683 Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Here is a recent example posted earlier Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle94-A1 2687 Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Sadly they may never be able to get back. I know someone who was falsely accused, and was never reinstated after the investigation supported her story. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites
fred8033 1593 Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 My suggestion is to love the past and the involvement. Then, move on. Find the next place to volunteer. Scouting is not the end-all-be-all of life. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
jumpingjoj 11 Posted April 16 Author Share Posted April 16 I know you are right. The whole not knowing the accuser, not knowing what was alleged, where, when. Is all so wrong. What kind of person ruins a person and makes this accusation just to get $3500. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
skeptic 997 Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 34 minutes ago, jumpingjoj said: I know you are right. The whole not knowing the accuser, not knowing what was alleged, where, when. Is all so wrong. What kind of person ruins a person and makes this accusation just to get $3500. The kind found by advertising done by legal vultures. Jus t saying. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
BetterWithCheddar 125 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 @jumpingjoj, I'm not too familiar with the bankruptcy process. How exactly did a scout leader get roped into this? Aside from someone getting physically hurt under my charge, this is pretty much my worst nightmare as a scout volunteer. Unless the accused wanted to lawyer-up to clear their name (with a limited success rate and drawing more attention to themselves in the process), their efforts may be better spent elsewhere. We're only given so much time on this Earth - why spend it on an organization that would turn on them so quickly? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
scoutldr 732 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 When my financial advisor found out I was a scout leader and taking other people's kids in my car and out camping, he recommended I carry umbrella liability insurance. I have done so for 30 years now. It is very reasonable in cost. You can be perfectly innocent and not at fault, but if you get sued or accused, it can cost you everything to defend yourself. Such is today's litigious society that feels if my kid gets hurt, SOMEONE has to pay, no matter the reason. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
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