The sex abuse claims and its painful history are now being revisited in Hulu's latest documentary, 'Leave No Trace.' The two-hour-long showcase features interviews with multiple survivors - many of whom are speaking out for the first time - along with the reporters and attorneys working closely on the investigations. But that image hid a darkness underneath with the revelation that at least 7,800 suspected scouting leaders sexually abused 12,254 Boy Scouts members between 19. RELATED: 'I was shocked and appalled': Ousted gay Boy Scout leader sounds off to Salonįor years, the BSA was successful in maintaining its admirable image. It was about upholding - and embodying - the institution's principal promises: 1) Duty to God and country 2) Duty to other people and 3) Duty to self. Being a Scout became more than just donning a tan troop uniform complete with a patrol emblem and a merit-badge sash.
Revered as one of the largest scouting organizations and one of the largest youth organizations in the nation, the BSA touts over 1 million participants and an impressive alumni, including Neil Armstrong, President John F. The Boy Scouts of America (BSA), once hailed as 'a vital factor in American life,' has long preached the importance of moral behavior, instilling a sense of trust among families that its programs can transform young boys into disciplined, well-rounded men.
