The intense camaraderie and protectiveness that law enforcement officers feel toward one another is a source of professional pride for many in the industry. However, the so-called thin blue line that officers dare not cross by getting one another in trouble can leave some people in vulnerable positions and empower those who behave abusively at work.
Are there evidence-based solutions to protect kids from sexual abuse?
There's lots of hand wringing and "we're trying our best, but" protestations when it comes to suggestions to better identify and ward off acts of sexual abuse toward children, of course. Tragically, after-the-fact excuses and finger pointing are all too common and sadly coupled with the reality that not enough is routinely done in a timely way to prevent horrific behavior from occurring in the first place.
