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For much more details on the Boy Scouts Child Sex Abuse and their bankruptcy see SurvivingScouting.org

STOP BSA License Plates - Florida

Date Enacted: February 15, 1997 Statutory Authority: 320.08058 Special Fee: $20.00 annual fee (plus registration fees) Distribution of Special Fee: The Central Florida Council of the Boy Scouts of America distributes the proceeds to the nine Boy Councils within the state for the Boy Scout programs.

STOP BSA License Plates - Texas

Sec. 504.6545. BOY SCOUT LICENSE PLATES. (a) The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the words "Boy Scouts of America." The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the Boy Scouts of America. (b) After deduction of the department's administrative costs, the remainder of the fee for issuance of the license plates shall be deposited to the credit of the...

The Broken Scout: A Story of Abuse and Redemption

The raw, and ultimately inspirational, first-person story of a boy brainwashed, and abused for ten years by his Scout leader. From helping bring Boy Scouts of America to accountability, surviving cancer, family upheavals and tragedy, Tom Stewart relied on his faith to sustain him. ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08BZSXHGJPublisher ‏ : ‎ Redemption Press (June 28, 2020)Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 28,...

SCSA (Survivors of Childhood Sex Abuse) Podcast Network

The SCSA Podcast Network is a podcast provided by Survivors of Childhood Sex Abuse, a 501(c)(3) Non-profit that provides support and advocacy to victims and survivors of childhood sex abuse. The shows are a part of our awareness initiative. We interview childhood sex abuse advocates, subject matter experts, leaders in the field, and survivors who want to tell their stories. We expose the truth,...

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SCOUTS: The Movie

"SCOUTS is the first film of its kind to explore the complex psychological elements that enabled predators to exploit and abuse scouts, their families, and the communities that embrace them."

Scout's Honor: Sexual Abuse in America's Most Trusted Institution

Scout's Honor details decades of sexual abuse in the Boy Scouts, one of the country's most respected youth organizations. Drawing on interviews with victims, lawyers, prosecutors, and even convicted molesters, Patrick Boyle paints a distressing but accurate picture of betrayal in a place we all thought was safe. About the AuthorPatrick Boyle is a veteran journalist whose reports on child abuse, mental illness, and...

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Boy Scout's Honor

Boy Scout's Honor Portland Film Festival 2022 - Viewing Oct 11 & Oct 23, 2022 Release Date (Streaming): Dec 13, 2022 The Boy Scouts of America have been harboring pedophiles within their ranks for decades. Aaron Averheart uncovers the truth about his own abuse and the thousands of others who have suffered. "8-year-old Aaron Averhart was just a year shy of being able...

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Leave No Trace

'Leave No Trace' A Hidden History of the Boy Scouts From the Academy Award nominee Irene Taylor andAcademy Award winners Brian Grazer & Ron Howard. “Leave No Trace” investigates a century-long cover-up as 82,000 men step forward with claims of sexual abuse, exposing the failure of the Boy Scouts of America to protect their young Scouts. “Directed by Oscar nominee Irene...

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Scout's Honor: The Secret Files of the Boy Scouts of America

Survivors, whistleblowers and experts recount the Boy Scouts of America's decades long cover-up of sexual abuse cases and its heartbreaking impact. WATCH ON NETFLIX: Scout's Honor: The Secret Files of the Boy Scouts of America RELEASE DATE: September 6, 2023 LEGNTH: 1:34 minutes

The DEATH of the Boy Scouts of America Celebration Event

Date Start: 2025-02-08
Date End: 2025-02-08

The Boy Scouts of America is DEAD celebration event, and the reality that nothing has changed with their organization to protect children despite their name change to Scouting America! SAVE THE DATE! More Information Coming Soon!

PROTEST: Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy Filing Date 5th Year Anniversary

Date Start: 2025-02-18
Date End: 2025-02-18

SAVE THE DATE! More Information Coming Soon!

Adrian C Azer

"Adrian has represented public and private companies, non-profit entities, and government contractors, and has litigated against insurers in state and federal courts across the nation and in various arbitration tribunals. Having worked as a bankruptcy litigator for seven years, he has particular skill navigating insurance issues within the context of a bankruptcy proceeding. Adrian is representing the Boy Scouts of America in connection with...

Wes Dutton

"Notable representations include: • Serving as special insurance counsel to the Boy Scouts of American and Delaware BSA, LLC, during their successful Chapter 11 reorganization, including the creation of a settlement trust funded in large part by $1.5 billion in contributions from various insurers" - Haynes and Boone, LLP WESBITE

Greenhill, William

William Greenhill is a lawyer at Haynes and Boone who has been recognized for his involvement with the Boy Scouts, and the firm itself has provided legal counsel to the Boy Scouts, particularly during their bankruptcy proceedings. "Congratulations to #HaynesBoone Counsel Greenhill William, who received the 2023 Law Good Scout Award from the Longhorn Council, Boy Scouts of America. This award is presented...

Dirk Bernhardt

"Experience Eagle Scout Boy Scouts of America Apr 2008 - May 2016 8 years 2 months Scottsdale, AZ Eagle scout w/ Silver palm and Senior Patrol Leader for Troop 869, Scottsdale, AZ." - LinkedIn Member page In addition to his scouting achievements, Bernhardt is also an associate in the Intellectual Property Practice Group in Haynes Boone's Dallas-North Office, focusing on Patent...

Natalie DuBose

"Represented the Boy Scouts of America in a multi-week trial over its plan of reorganization as insurance trial counsel, taking the cross-examination of a key expert witness" - Haynes and Boone, LLP WESBITE Natalie DuBose, an insurance recovery lawyer and Partner at Haynes and Boone, LLP, represented the organization as insurance trial counsel during a multi-week Boy Scouts bankruptcy trial regarding its plan of...

Jessica C Lauria

"Jessica Lauria, lead bankruptcy attorney for the Boy Scouts" Partner White & Case LLP Jessica C. Lauria (admitted pro hac vice) 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10020 Telephone: (212) 819-8200 Email: jessica.lauria@whitecase.com Jessica C. Lauria is a lawyer and a partner at the law firm White & Case LLP. She served as the lead restructuring counsel for...

Tim Kosnoff

Gina Circelli Mulcahy

Gina Circelli, has been working at the Boy Scouts of America since March 2017, and is the senior digital editor for Scout Life. Gina has done countless articles and podcast interviews, even some specifically covering Child abuse prevention... many that were LIVE and we LIVE chatted concerns VERY LOUDLY... and she has NEVER been honest about the severity, the regularity, and the never...

Aaron Derr

Aaron Derr is a writer based just outside of Dallas, Texas. He is the senior editor of Aaron on Scouting, Scout Life and Scouting magazines. He is a former Cubmaster and Scouts BSA volunteer. He has written and edited magazines and books for kids of all ages for more than 20 years for companies such as Red Chair Press, TIME For Kids, Sports Illustrated...

Michael Johnson

Youth Protection Director, Boy Scouts of America July 2010 to December 2020 Michael Johnson (“Detective Mike”) is an internationally recognized expert on all aspects of child abuse and exploitation and specializes in abuse investigation, detection, and prevention efforts for organizations serving youth. Michael was the Youth Protection Advisor/Director for the National Office of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) from July 2010 to December...

Nicholas Fish

38-year-old Nicholas Fish, a father of four, said it’s his children who inspired him to push for legislation in Lansing to create more hope and opportunities for victims of sexual assault. “I just ask for a fair outcome. I’m not doing it for just myself, I could care less, there's hundreds of victims in the state that deserves a voice,” Fish said. ...

David Green

After decades of hiding his painful past, David Green of Fresno decided to come forward about attacks by convicted child molester Alan Craig Dunlap so that he might help others in the future.

Melvin Novak

The interview with Clayton followed a CNN investigation into the case of Melvin Novak, who was sexually abused by his scoutmaster, a member of the Mormon Church, beginning when he was 14 years old in 1998, according to the lawsuit Novak filed against the church and the Boy Scouts of America. The scoutmaster, Vance Hein, had been forced in resign from scouting in...

On My Honor: The Secret History of the Boy Scouts of America Hardcover

Pulitzer Prize winner Kim Christensen charts the dramatic rise and fall of an American institution. This title will be released on February 11, 2025. Since its founding in 1910, the Boy Scouts of America has been the nation’s premier youth organization, espousing self-reliance and honor. More than 100 million Americans have been Boy Scouts, from Bill Gates to Martin Luther King Jr.

Andrews & Thornton

Kenneth Rothweiler

Kenneth Rothweiler played a key role in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) settlement. He was one of three lead negotiators for survivors, representing over 16,000 of the 82,209 identified survivors. Despite other attorneys warning that the BSA Settlement was severely underfunded, he kept pushing through with the intent to settle soon as possible vs fighting to hold the BSA accountable and have Claims...

Jason Joy

Jeff Anderson & Associates

AVA Law Group

Scouts Dishonor: A Personal story of God, Abuse, Recovery and Truth

As a precocious, enthusiastic boy of thirteen, Tommy had the whole world ahead of him...until a trusted association with his Boy Scout leader destroyed his innocence and shattered his self-perception. To make matters worse, the abuse Tommy endured took place within the sacred walls of the Mormon Church. While his tormentor went on to molest at least five other boys and was ultimately convicted...

Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala

Krause & Kinsman Law Firm

Slater Slater Schulman, LL

Stewart J Eisenberg

Eisenberg Rothweiler

Hurley McKenna & Mertz, P.C.

White & Case LLP

White & Case LLP represented the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) in their Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, which was initiated in 2020 to address a large volume of sexual abuse claims. Key aspects of White & Case's involvement - Lead Counsel: White & Case served as lead counsel for BSA throughout the bankruptcy proceedings. - Reorganization Plan: The firm played a crucial role...

Lujan & Wolff, LLP

Lujan & Wolff, LLP is comprised of Attorneys David J. Lujan, Delia Lujan Wolff and Gloria Lujan Rudolph.

Dumas & Vaughn, LLC

Haynes and Boone

Haynes and Boone has a significant connection to the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), now known as Scouting America, primarily through its involvement as insurance-coverage counsel in the BSA's Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding. Here's a breakdown of their relationship: - Representation in Chapter 11: Haynes Boone, particularly its Insurance Recovery Practice Group, played a key role in representing the BSA in its bankruptcy case and...

Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones

FROM THEIR WEBSITE... Representation of the tort claimants’ committee for the Boy Scouts of America, the largest scouting organization in the United States, in the District of Delaware. As of the bankruptcy, thousands of men from all parts of the United States had asserted sexual abuse claims against BSA. The chapter 11 case involves the BSA, its 260 local councils, and thousands of organizations...

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Scout Master | Fault Lines

In one of the largest sexual abuse scandals in the United States, over 80,000 allegations of sexual assault have been made against the Boy Scouts of America. Families are still grappling with the impact, including in the small town of Lonoke, Arkansas where a local scout leader and prominent community member used his position to abuse boys for years. In SCOUT MASTER,...

Jon Bush

BSA Date Start: 1991
BSA Date End: 1992

My name is Jon Bush and I am a Claimant in Boy Scouts of America sexual abuse bankruptcy. I was abused by a scout master in the Bluegrass Council Boy Scouts in Lexington, KY in 1991-92 at the age of 9 and 10.

Sandra Birchmore

Justice for Sandra Birchmore Website Sandra Birchmore, a Massachusetts teenager aspiring to a career in law enforcement, joined the Stoughton Police Department’s Explorer post at age 13 around 2009. This youth mentorship program, created and overseen by Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America), aims to teach participants about policing. There, she met Matthew Farwell, a 20-something instructor in the program...