The Catholic Church and lawmakers who protect its interests in Pennsylvania have put victims of sexual abuse, by clergy or otherwise, in a terrible position.
Decades of clergy sexual abuse cover-up denied justice to victims and shielded the church and its representatives from the civil and criminal penalties that attach to crimes against children and those who enable them.
https://www.goerie.com/opinion/20190201/our-view-open-courtroom-doors-to-victims
https://www.goerie.com/opinion/20190201/our-view-open-courtroom-doors-to-victims