Syag Lchochma, most kids don’t just open up to their parents. Parents and teachers have to see the changes in the kids and notice that there is something wrong. It takes a while before the adults in their lives notice and make the effort to investigate why the change has taken place and get the child to speak to them. That is why it takes a professional who knows how to investigate and question a child to get the truth and NOT a Rabbi who does not know anything about such a delicate investigation.
Furthermore, The little I know, the Agudah nor Rabbonim in general have met with Professionals but NOT victims. There are many, many victims who have written with requests to meet with and speak to, but have never been responded to. And NO I will NOT list the names of the Gedolim they have contacted. And yes I admit that the Agudhah has held meetings on this subject for years, and what has been the outcome of those meetings? What have they implemented after all those years of meetings? Have they implemented any safety regulations for Mikvehs? Have they implemented any safety regulations for schools? Have they implemented any rules regarding what will happen to molesters if they are caught? Have they announced any guidelines for children? What have they come up with after all these years of discussions?
Is there reason for the K’lal to be upset, angry and suspicious. On any other given issue or subject the Agudah has much to say. Even on this subject they have what to say about reporting or not reporting the abusers, and yet they have nothing to say about the abusers themselves or what they will do or what should be done if an abuser is caught or what should be implemented to protect children. All these years of meetings with professionals and our Gedolim can not come up with guidelines to implement in Yeshivas, shuls and mikvaot? All these years of meetings and discussions and our Gedolim can not issue letters and announcements about the preciousness of our children and how parents, neighbors, relatives and mechanchim should never forget that Hashem is watching over these neshomas and see everything that is happening to them. That no one should take for granted they are Hashem’s angels and that anyone who takes advantage of them or destroys their innocence will be severely punished both in this world and in the world to come.
There are ways and means that they can make very strong statements and implement changes that can make a huge difference. So where are they? Why haven’t they? This is why they are being attacked and being accused as they are because of their lack of action.