AA MINORITY REPORT 2017 (revised)

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Friday, 15 May 2015

Conference questions not quite up to par! (contd)


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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