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Victims of abuse need to know they have the support of those in a position to do something about it. Those who are more vulnerable -- or feel even more dependent on a system such as, for example, a college's athletics program or a religious organization's hierarchy -- should have an even stronger sense their voice will be heard.
Yet at Ohio State University, approximately 400 young men said they had been raising concerns about former university doctor Richard Strauss for nearly 20 years. Even today, others who could have stopped Strauss' sexual misconduct are only slowly being disciplined for their inaction.
Now, former OSU student health director Ted Grace has chosen to permanently surrender his Ohio medical license rather than face a hearing after a state medical board citation for alleged failure to stop Strauss.
Grace was cited for not reporting complaints and for falsely telling an Ohio State student there hadn't been previous complaints about Strauss.
Those who are seeking help must know they will find it. Those in positions to report -- and stop -- what is happening should never hesitate.