Bikers Against Child Abuse Rallies To Support The Cause

It's not uncommon to see motorcyclists banding together for a
worthy cause, and the efforts of riders around the world have
impacted a variety of different organizations. One such group is
Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA), which strives to empower young
children who have faced hardships and help protect them from future
harm.
The international nonprofit group focuses on using the
stereotypical, tough-guy biker image to help young victims of abuse
feel safe and secure. Police officers or agencies often ask members
of BACA to become involved in a situation, and the riders then
spend time with the child, even going as far attending court
hearings or staying with a kid to ensure they're safe, The
Huffington Post reports.
"The whole idea is to alleviate the fear they feel and show them
there is someone they can trust," Mark Kastner, president of the
Santa Cruz Country chapter of the organization, told the
Register-Pajaronian.
While at first the children may be wary of the bikers - all of whom
go by their road names - it eventually works to their advantage.
After a friendship is formed, many kids feel as if the
leather-clad, motorcycle
loving riders are their backup and will protect them from further
abuse, helping them get on the road to emotional and physical
recovery.