December 19, 2011
In sex abuse cases, confidentiality clauses silence the victim and free the perpetrator. But there may be an end in sight. Scouts Canada has made the decision not to pursue victims who break their vow of silence by publicly speaking out about their experiences of sexual abuse. After suffering sexual abuse at the hands of ...
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April 5, 2011
The British Scouts are rolling out a sex education program that will be taught to 14 to 18-year-olds. It’s called “My Body, My Choice” and is happening because Scouts and their leaders are demanding it. The organization also wants to help reduce the number of teen pregnancies and STIs in the country. Outside of schools, ...