The Lisa Maria Foundation has expressed outrage following reports that Fr. Michael Said allegedly encouraged a family to accept money in exchange for silence regarding the abuse of their daughter.“Childhood abuse is traumatic enough on its own,” the Foundation stated. “Individuals who enable abusers to remain undetected further harm victims and must be held accountable for their role in perpetuating abuse.”The reports detail a distressing account of alleged childhood abuse and highlight how legal loopholes previously prevented prosecution without the victim’s consent.“The complexity of childhood abuse is evident in this case,” the Foundation said. “Factors such as interference from third parties, pressures on families, and the trauma experienced by the victim all contribute to the challenges in seeking justice.”The Lisa Maria Foundation has long advocated for the removal of time limits for prosecuting child abuse cases, arguing that perpetrators should never be beyond accountability.“Victims have already endured one of life’s cruelest experiences,” the Foundation added. “They deserve access to justice in a way that is dignified and sensitive to their healing process. We must create a system free of loopholes, where those who abuse or cover up abuse are held responsible, and where justice truly prevails.”What do you make of its statement?•