The urgent lesson of the University of Michigan sexual abuse scandal
CNN
The reluctance to acknowledge male sexual abuse is heightened in a male-dominated environment where masculinity and "toughness" are rewarded, such as in college and pro sports, writes Peggy Drexler, and boys and young men are discouraged from coming forward. Institutions -- and parents -- must ensure that safe avenues of communication are kept wide open to protect youngsters from predators.
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