Local Boy Scout Troup Reacts To Alleged Sexual Abuse Cases
By: Kadie Crowell
Updated: October 23, 2012
The national
organization, that's been around for nearly 100 years, is currently fighting
the obstacle of files that were kept confidential for so long, but local
leaders say today's program is based on an "open door policy."
"All of our activities
are open to parents, there are no secrets; in fact we encourage parents to see
what's going on," explained Jerry Freyberg the Alabama/Flordia Boy Scouts
Executive Director.
Fryeberg said their educational
training begins with keeping parents involved and the first thing scouts
receive is a guide to parents on how to protect their children from child
abuse.
The director went on to
explain there is a very rigorous process when it comes to choosing those who
hold the honor of leading scouts.
"Anybody that becomes a
leader first has a criminal background check to make sure they are a desirable
type person that we want in the program and then child protection training is
mandatory," explained Fryeberg
Today's leaders say
they can't change the past, but they are striving to ensure that trust is restored
to the organization.
Leaders assure that if
any problems ever arise they are reported to police immediately and if a person
is in question they are removed from the scouting organization.
