“The AAU, the largest youth-sports group in the nation, has announced a sweeping review of its child-protection policies amid scrutiny about whether it has ignored reforms put in place in the four years since sexual-abuse allegations were made against its former president.”
Portrait of a Perpetrator→
/“Recent high profile cases show us that when it comes to child sexual abuse, there is no “typical” perpetrator.”
Skating for Justice→
/After meeting Bridie in person yesterday, I wanted to repost this feature from Marie Claire which tells her story. Everything that made her an elite speedskater carries over to make her a fierce and tireless advocate for children. We’ll try to keep up with that blur that just whizzed past us on her way to changing the laws, and a certain Hall of Fame…
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Ex-speedskater Farrell to join sex abuse victims in Albany→
/Bridie Farrell, who claims she was molested by speedskater Andy Gabel will be in Albany Wednesday looking to make a difference.
We’re with you Bridie.
Blue Pin of Courage→
/From our friend, who knows all too well.