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October 13, 2020

How Long Does it Take to File a Claim Against Boy Scouts of America?

It’s hard enough for victims of childhood sexual abuse to relive painful memories from their past as news continues to break across the country about the Boy Scouts bankruptcy. It’s even harder for victims to take action. For some, filing...

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October 6, 2020

Do Boy Scout Abuse Claimants Have to Go to Court?

As thousands of sexual abuse survivors file claims against the Boy Scouts of America, victims may struggle to come to terms with even the thought of coming forward. This is normal. As a victim of childhood sexual abuse, you’ve been...

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September 24, 2020

5 States Extend “Look Back” Window for Boy Scout Abuse Victims to File Claims Against Local Councils and Sponsoring Organizations

The decision by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) to declare bankruptcy in February comes as legal claims of past sexual abuse continue to mount. Several states recently expanded their statutes of limitations, enabling victims to file sexual abuse claims...

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September 1, 2020

The Boy Scouts Are Attempting to Halt Abuse Victims from Coming Forward. Here’s How.

Last week, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) filed a motion to stop law firms’ advertising directed at victims of scouting abuse. This comes months after the BSA’s February bankruptcy filing, along with an agreement in May that the organization would...

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July 14, 2020

How Much Compensation Will Boy Scout Abuse Victims Receive?

Editor’s note: The deadline to file a claim against the Boy Scouts of America has passed. However, you can follow the latest news on the BSA bankruptcy filing here. Between 2017 and 2019, Boy Scouts of America (BSA) paid more...

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May 29, 2020

Boy Scout Abuse Victims Should File a Claim—Regardless of How Much Time Has Passed

We’ve all heard the old adage “time heals all wounds.” But that isn’t the case for survivors of sexual abuse. This week, the Bankruptcy Court approved the Proof of Claims form all Boy Scout of America (BSA) sexual abuse victims must...

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May 28, 2020

Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy: Should I Fill Out the Proof of Claims Form by Myself?

Today, the Bankruptcy Court officially approved the Boy Scout of America (BSA) Proof of Claims form—the document all scouting abuse victims must submit. If you’re a victim of scouting abuse, you have the right to file this form against the...

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May 22, 2020

Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy Proof of Claims Form: What You Need to Know

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) are in Bankruptcy Court trying to minimize the negative financial impact resulting from their widespread cover up of decades of sexual abuse within their ranks. If you are a victim of Boy Scout sexual...

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