Michael Boyle : Boy ##friend child sex abuse -- this kind of thing is way too familiar . For years , he says , trusted institutions concealed abuse in order to protect themselves . But recently , lawsuits have brought this into the light and spurred improvements , he says . Boyle : Organizations gearing up to prevent it , kids more likely to report and be believed .
Patrick Boyle : Boy Scout child sex abuse -- this kind of scandal is way too familiar . For decades , he says , trusted institutions ignored abuse in order to protect themselves . But lawsuits , publicity have brought this into the light and spurred improvements , he says . Boyle : Organizations gearing up to prevent it , kids more likely to report and be believed .