[cardcrimson]

I think many victims just want to get on with their lives and avoid having to re-live the abuse.  Once they leave, they just want to close that chapter and move on.  Hard to blame them.

BC

Exactly. Some will want to move on, some will still feel that the coach could derail them in the future (the coach here was very well connected to USA Swimming). Others will support the victims, but won't work to resolve the issues. Disappointing yes, but can't blame them. Sometimes even when someone stands up, the administration doesn't believe them, defends the coach, ignores them and/or ostracizes them. No one else will take the risk.

[cardcrimson]

I think many victims just want to get on with their lives and avoid having to re-live the abuse.  Once they leave, they just want to close that chapter and move on.  Hard to blame them.

BC

Exactly. Some will want to move on, some will still feel that the coach could derail them in the future (the coach here was very well connected to USA Swimming). Others will support the victims, but won't work to resolve the issues. Disappointing yes, but can't blame them. Sometimes even when someone stands up, the administration doesn't believe them, defends the coach, ignores them and/or ostracizes them. No one else will take the risk.