Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Screening prospective members for sexual abuse in their background

[Maggie McGovern (mcgroovin2000]

Yes to what you said here Sharon. And filing a law suit is more burden on 
victims who are already worn thin and have had to move and uproot their 
families, it’s stressful and time consuming. I personally don’t want to sue 
everyone in my cohousing and since we all are on the board that is the only 
option I believe. Totally agree with what your lawyer member said below. 

Maggie


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> I also find that in our effort to avoid autocratic boards, we can too easily 
> throw out the baby with the bathwater. Boards are traditionally charged with 
> protecting residents, not just pushing them around. One of our lawyer members 
> said the one clear responsibility of the Board, no matter what, is protecting 
> the rights and safety of individual homeowners and residents. Individuals who 
> are harassed can sue the Board.
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> Sharon
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> Sharon Villines
> Takoma Village Cohousing, Washington DC
> http://www.takomavillage.org
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