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This section  provides links to web sites that provide information about the Boy Scouts of America and the effectiveness of their protection policies.  Some of these links are news articles.
Video:  A Time to Tell
"A Time to Tell was produced by the Boy Scouts of America to inform boys 11 years of age and older about child sexual abuse and ways to prevent it. It is important that we all recognize that child sexual abuse is a serious problem in our society and that you are prepared to take appropriate steps if you or your friends are confronted by a person who attempts to put you in a situation where sexual abuse could occur."
Boy Scouts of America -- National Council
"The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare the youth of America to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the scout oath and law."  Quoted from the web site.

Click here for the Boy Scouts youth protection guidelines.

Boy Scouts Lawsuit Opens Secret Files
"Released to Attorneys Representing Brothers in Sexual Abuse Suit Against Scouts and Former Troop Leader."
Boy Scouts Must Defend Against 'Sexual Predators"  Article in the WorldNetDaily
"While some decry no homosexual policy, judge says BSA didn't protect abuse victim."
Chicago Lawyers File Boy Scout Sex Abuse Case
Brief report of a case against a former scout leader
Former Boy Scouts Executive Sentenced to 8 Years Following Child Pornography Conviction
This is one of several news articles available online related to Douglas Sovereign Smith Jr., who was closely affiliated with the Boy Scouts Youth Protection Program.  Here are more articles:
 
Boy Scouts Executive Surrenders in Fort Worth on a Child Pornography Charge
Ex Scouts Official Pleads Guilty
Top Scout Leader Pleads Guilty to Felony Child Porn Charge
Scouting Sexual Abuse Cases
Wikipedia article giving background and links regarding the Boy Scouts sexual abuse controversy.
Scout's Honor, The Washington Times
Award-winning five-part series uncovers the extent of sex abuse in Scouting and the BSA's efforts to cover it up.  (Be sure you read Part 5.)
Times Topics -- Boy Scouts
News about the Boy Scouts including commentary and archival documents published in the New York Times
Video:  CNN News Report on Portland Case -- March 23, 2010
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