I am prepared to testify under oath that the Agudah has met with professionals and with victims. I am personally aware of certain victims that the Agudah has not agreed to meet with, and this is because of their agenda having zero to do with educating rabbonim & Agudah, and similarly nothing to do with protecting children. That is why there are debates on radio shows, magazines, and blogs.
Have these people developed programs to implement in schools that teach about child safety and prevention? No. Have any of them authored, published, or disseminated books or articles that serve to prevent abuse? No. They just scream, look to punish, throw accusations, and create public disgrace. There is much to be done, but they are accomplishing nothing besides chilul Hashem. The Agudah (choosing that label for mainstream rabbonim) bears responsibility for much of the past wrongs on this area. But they have come a long way, and do not deserve the schmutz. Aries – they have met with victims, and processed this with the professionals. It is clear why the public is angry – so am I. But the approach to cope with the source of the anger is unfair, ineffective, and terribly misguided.