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"Unfortunately, child abuse is a societal problem and there is no fail-safe method for screening out abusers," Deron Smith said. [quote/]
My eldest was in a Catholic Church Sponcered Troop in the late 1970's. Who would of thought he was in danger of his Scout Master.? He, in fact was not, far as we know the Leader never laid a hand on the boys, physically that is.
Mentally however to this day my son still wonders when he sees an adult Leader in full uniform about the man's reasons for becoming a leader.
His leader was his HERO, at his age of 8-9 no better man to be found for him. Leader was married, 3 kids and wife pregnant by 8 months. He not only worked a full time job but was taking classes at the local college and a go-getter for his church.
Headlines read, ' Nude body of BoyScout leader found naked outside hotel, cause of death, 2 gun shots to the head."
That Deron Smith is correct, there is no fail safe method to protect our kids.