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Tips on Filing a Child Sexual Abuse Claim with the Boy Scouts of America
We Are No Longer Accepting Boy Scout Sex Abuse Cases

Who Should File a Claim with the Boy Scouts of America (BSA)?
Anyone who suffered from child sexual abuse within the BSA is eligible to file a claim. It doesn’t matter when the abuse occurred or who in the organization committed the abuse. Possible perpetrators include Boy Scout troop leaders as well as assistant leaders, camp employees, volunteers, and personnel involved in related organizations such as the Explorers, Sea Scouts, and Venturing. Eligible survivors include:- Those who experienced abuse, even if the claim is barred under statutes of limitations.
- Anyone who called the Scouts First Hotline or otherwise reported a claim of abuse.
- Those who never filed a lawsuit, entered a settlement, or reported abuse.
- Those who did receive settlements before, but believe they have additional claims.
- Your name and basic information (address, education, employment)
- Your history as a member of the Boy Scouts
- The name of your abuser
- Information regarding the abuse—what happened, where and when it took place
- Description of the harm you’ve suffered as a result of the abuse (mental/physical health problems, reduced ability to work or engage in healthy relationships, etc.)
Do I Need a Lawyer to File a Boy Scouts Claim?
You can file the claim on your own if you like, by simply filling out the form. There are instances, however, where a personal injury attorney may be helpful. If you can’t remember all the details of the case, for instance, or are unsure as to what information you should include on the form, an attorney can guide you. Even if the incident happened long ago, victims are still encouraged to file a claim and to seek out legal assistance if needed—that’s a better option than not filing a claim at all. An experienced individual may also be able to help you increase your odds of having your claim accepted, as he or she will have previous knowledge of victims’ compensation funds like this one. Free Case Review OVER $1 BILLION RECOVERED By Our Attorneys
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