Yours in Scouting @safeinscouting
A campaign created by those with lived experience of abuse whilst part of The Scout Association. yoursinscouting.org Joined December 2021-
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We hope Ben's family feel they have some justice now. Our thoughts are with them. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-…
This weeks podcast gives an important update on the fantastic work @safeinscouting has been doing, the major progress which has been made since the campaign went live and what’s next…. Listen at HJ Talks About Abuse
With the tragic story of a boy who lost his life on a scouting trip in the news this week, we echo Yours In Scouting’s call for the Government to regulate safeguarding in youth organisations. If you have experienced abuse in the Scouts, please consider sharing your story…
“You have maintained a lie about this to this family for five years, haven’t you?" northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/24099527.…
Did you know that the way a woman looks will impact whether her rapist or abuser is found guilty in a courtroom? This was one of the most depressing findings of my PhD years ago. Here’s what I learned: If a woman is raped or abused, and she is seen as unattractive,…
We were delighted that Yours in Scouting’s campaign succeeded in forcing the Scout Association to improve their protections against child abuse. Sheanna & Lucy from @safeinscouting talk about what this victory means to them: goodlaw.social/trx
We’re delighted that Yours in Scouting’s campaign has succeeded in forcing the Scout Association to improve their protections against child abuse. Sheanna & Lucy from @safeinscouting talk about what this victory means to them: goodlaw.social/trx
“So thank you to those of you who have supported our campaign, because, thanks to you, children will be a lot safer than I was.” – Sheanna Patelmaster, @safeinscouting
Scout Association overhauls safeguarding procedures after years of sexual abuse claims ⬇️ boltburdonkemp.co.uk/our-insights/p…
Earlier this year I exposed the prevalence of sexual abuse within the current scounting association. Together with some incredibly brave women that campaign has helped change the scouts safeguarding policies and hopefully will help children in the future. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-674967…
Thanks to your support, and working with Sheanna Patelmaster at @safeinscouting, we've helped to make the Scouts a safer place for young people - and a more hostile environment for those who abuse them. goodlaw.social/dcd
"The Scout Association is overhauling its safeguarding procedures following a campaign by abuse survivors" We're so proud to have supported @safeinscouting's campaign 🌟 bbc.co.uk/news/uk-674967…
We're so excited that our campaign has been successful! We are looking forward to seeing how these changes make kids in the @scouts safer. Huge thanks to @GoodLawProject and everyone who shared their story with @safeinscouting. #safeguarding #children bbc.co.uk/news/uk-674967…
Scout abuse survivors call for improved safeguarding remedylaw.co.uk/scout-abuse-su… @safeinscouting
I've spoken to two women who sued the Scouts Association over the allege abuse they experienced at the hands of their Scout leader. Katy and Anna say the charity needs to make urgent changes to safeguard children from predators:
I've spoken to two women who sued the Scouts Association over the allege abuse they experienced at the hands of their Scout leader. Katy and Anna say the charity needs to make urgent changes to safeguard children from predators:
Scouts urged to make urgent changes to protect children from predators lbc.co.uk/news/scouts-ur…
Thank you so much for covering this story, if you've been impacted by abuse in the Scouts or want to learn more about the issue, check out yoursinscouting.org
Thank you so much for covering this story, if you've been impacted by abuse in the Scouts or want to learn more about the issue, check out yoursinscouting.org
lbc.co.uk/news/scouts-ur… Thanks to LBC for again highlighting this issue. @scouts we aren't going away, you need to change.

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