Update to all members to keep you informed about recent events concerning FBGA. 14/03/07 Dear FBGA Members,
We from FBGA will be discussing some of the following although this does not preclude any other item not listed here that we may decide to raise.
We will approach any discussions and all the issues in a constructive and pragmatic way at this stage of the process just as we have always tried to do in the past, but with some difficulty due to the obstructive methods applied by others. We will listen and take away any proposals that involve further deliberations. We believe there may be opportunities and processes that we in the FBGA could contribute to going forward. We will remain focused on the issues as we see them as a group. The Founding members and those nominated by them will undertake this work on behalf of the aims of the FBGA group. These discussions are solely on survivor issues and services going forward, and how we may be able to contribute and be included as a group and further the issues for all survivors of abuse. These discussions may be difficult and may result in progress and, in some cases, may not. We will remain independent and open-minded and will seek help and support and a resolution to the issues that matter on behalf of those in the FBGA group. We expect the parties that we enter into dialogue with to have a genuine desire to resolve the issues for the betterment and welfare of all victim/survivors and would hope that they engage constructively and are committed to resolutions that benefits all survivors. We in the FBGA group may have to make difficult choices going forward and it may be that we choose to pursue our own independent route in some or all instances. We, the founding members in FBGA, will nominate those we wish to represent our issues and inform all the individuals and parties in writing. Those nominated will be required to report back fully and furnish minutes or other documentation to the FBGA group who they are representing in any discussions and deliberations. This participation process is currently under review by the group to avoid any misunderstanding on the part of those nominated or the other parties who may be involved in the discussions and deliberations in the future. We in FBGA would expect anyone nominated to represent the FBGA group and who is alleging abuse to have been perpetrated on them as individuals while in Quarriers Homes to have reported their individual case to the Police. We would expect them as a condition of being a nominated representative of FBGA to have reported their individual case to the Scottish Police in the first instance! We of course would wish to guard against FALSE ALLEGATIONS impacting on the group as a whole. We in FBGA do not wish anyone to represent us as a group who has a criminal conviction either! We the Founding members of FBGA reserve the right to take any action and decision we deem necessary in the interests of the FBGA and AIMS of the FBGA group as a whole. If anyone in the group wishes to contribute an item for possible inclusion and discussion please email your contribution to fbga1@aol.com What will not be discussed or under consideration at these meetings is the following:
These are being dealt with as separate issues by the FBGA group. Kind regards |