17.
Would Conference discuss and make recommendations: that as a Fellowship, we are failing to continue to raise awareness on an ongoing basis as is required by law, by not paying enough attention or challenging the unacceptable, inappropriate and unlawful sexual conduct by some AA members.
Awareness
of this problem has been brought to the attention of Conference on
numerous occasions throughout the years, but the truth is there are
still a minority of people who continue to take advantage of the more
vulnerable members of the Fellowship in a completely unacceptable
manner.
As
part of our service to the Fellowship we must protect our members and
stay out of public controversy. Recent events within the UK have
highlighted the need for all organisations to be dealing with
problems such as these on an ongoing and transparent way.
The
discussion document of 2000 was highlighted as a starting point only
and in these current times it is essential we are able to demonstrate
we have moved from the starting point, and ensure that every member
of this Fellowship is reminded, on a regular and ongoing basis, of
their individual responsibilities for their personal conduct.
I
ask Conference to discuss and agree the issue for a reminder to all
groups of the group conscience responsibility regarding their
responsibility.
Background
information
No
member of the Fellowship is above the law of the land.
Terms
of Reference No. 7 There have been several submissions covering this
topic and a question has been selected that encompasses all areas of
the subject matter with appropriate background material.
Comment:
This is indeed a perennial issue which shows no signs of going away.
The problem is not lack of guidance on the subject nor lack of
awareness... it is one of implementation. And that is the
responsibility of the membership … not York... not Region... not
Intergroup.... but …... us …. right here and right now! And it's
not just a question of sexual predation but of bullying and general
thuggery which is unfortunately becoming the norm, at least in the
cult groups. (see our various entries on the subject). If this
behaviour constitutes criminal conduct either ring 999 (free) for
more serious and urgent offences or 101 (maximum of 15p per call) for non-emergency. We'll be doing our bit by
'outing' the offenders on the site. So if you don't want the
publicity the solution is simple .. pack it in!
Cheers
The
Fellas (Friends
of Alcoholics Anonymous)
PS
For AA Minority Report 2013 click here
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