Your comments make me skeptical that you are actually seeking some answers. We have definitely learned how to make children safe from predation at least while they are at church or religious ed or youth events. As to what the larger community has done to protect children from predation by parents and other relatives, or teachers or coaches, I can't say. I frankly don't see any extensive interest from the general public to put the focus on these vile acts. Without defending or mitigating any abusive act against children by clergy, it would be nice if once in a while it was acknowledged that more than 90% of the clergy did not engage in such acts dating back to 1950. It would also be just if commentators on these pages would acknowledge that church leaders--clergy and lay--have pursued the mission of Christ in many areas of life over that long time span. I have been among the biggest critics of many wrongs in the church, but my faith persists as does my service.