Hi Monica,
As a father, I share that suspicion.  And that's part of the reason I'm so concerned about the church's refusal to create real change: changes in Canon Law, in organizational structure, in the culture and in whatever way it takes to not just send the appropriate signal today, but to honestly be ready for that next wave.  

I don't see how this is even possible without having women and victims in key, decision making roles in the church. Nor do I think it possible as long as secrecy, or fear of scandal remains the dominant path of church leadership.  And I am virtually certain it cannot happen without putting in place, a system of accountability for bishops and church leaders.  

I'd LOVE to believe church leadership can operate effectively, driven solely by the fire in their hearts for the Gospel.  But the truth is, they themselves have imposed a culture on the laity wherein a little fear is always there.  Perhaps the threat of accountability would do the same for them?