Episode 5

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1st Feb 2022

Scout’s Honor? Decades of Abuse Within the Boy Scouts of America Part 1

The Boy Scouts of America, once one of the largest youth organizations in the country, fought for years to silence survivors and victims of crime who threatened their brand as a cherished American institution. After 100 years of documented abuse claims, over 80,000 survivors and victims of crime filed claims against the Boy Scouts of America. Now, they’re speaking out. Listen to Paul Slager and Michael Pfau, two attorneys who represent these survivors, to learn more in Part One of this two part episode. 

Click the links below to learn more about the attorneys featured in this episode:

Paul Slager https://www.sgtlaw.com/attorney/paul-a-slager/

Michael Pfau https://www.pcva.law/attorneys/michael-pfau/

Visit the National Crime Victim Bar Association for referrals to victim-centered attorneys in your area. https://victimbar.org/

Support is available through VictimConnect via call or text 1-855-4VICTIM (855-484-2846) or chat online at victimconnect.org. 


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Parallel Justice
Coming from the National Center for Victims of Crime, Parallel Justice is a trauma informed and survivor centered podcast that investigates civil justice sought for criminal acts. Dive into the realities of our criminal justice system alongside expert attorneys who took on the cases that dominated the headlines and changed our society. This is not your typical True Crime show. Parallel Justice is an honest, empowering investigation into how the Justice system actually works, where it fails, and how survivors can seek accountability.


The National Center for Victims of Crime advocates for victims’ rights, trains professionals who work with victims and survivors of crime and serves as a trusted source of information on victims' issues. To learn more about the National Center for Victims of Crime, visit https://victimsofcrime.org/.

Access a civil justice attorney through the National Crime Victim Bar Association, the nation's first professional association of attorneys and expert witnesses dedicated to helping victims seek justice through the criminal system visit https://victimbar.org/.

Compassionate, confidential support is available through the VictimConnect Resource Center via call, chat or text at https://victimconnect.org/ and 1-855-484-2846.