Paedophiles in charge? - Charity trustees

The report by the charity commission "Charities Back on Track 2008/9" states that of the 34 cases investigated and closed "Cases included concerns where individuals on the Sex Offenders Register were either proposed, or were acting, as trustees."

These are only the convicted offenders, we do not know how many people actually work for charities and may be in positions of power over children and other vulnerable people. Let's face it - how many reports have we read of children in care being abused, raped or even murdered by those in charge of them? How many other vulnerable people are harmed by those in power over them?

I used to live near an old peoples home and could often hear the anguished calls of the residents when they were too much trouble for the staff to bother to bring them their food or help them to the toilet!

This is why we must not delegate to the state the care of those we love. Children, the elderly, the mentally infirm are best cared for by those that love them, either personally or by staff that we choose (and check up on).

Positions of power will always be sought by those seeking power for their own ends, positions of power over children will always attract paedophiles. Do you think the state REALLY cares for your child more than you do? Do you trust the judges, the NSPCC staff, child protection officer, even the nursery worker?

There is a need for professionals to help families when they need it, but they should be carefully restrained, behave above reproach and always in the best interest of the family instead of striving to meet tickbox targets!


http://www.charitycommission.gov.uk/library/investigations/pdfs/track09.pdf

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omEp8JKXMiI