Actually, forgiveness on the part of the person who has been wronged only helps the forgiver if the one who has done the wrong is truly sorry for the wrong committed. Isn't that what we were taught in Catholic schools many years ago.  As a victim, I have seen no evidence that those who committed the crime and those who covered up for those who committed the crime are truly sorry for anything. When they can accept their own responsibility, then and only then, will I forgive.