The disgraced trainer is accused of sexually assaulting over 120 young gymnasts and is already imprisoned on charges of child pornagraphy. Former executive of the Children's Advocacy Centers of central Illinois, Judy Brucker, indicates Nassar's behavior accurately fits everything known about predators.

 

 

According to Brucker, the grooming of the children and the parents is very in line with how predators work. She explains the trust gained by Nassar with parents and children exemplifies the power and safety adults sacrifice with their trust.

 

 

A heartbreaking part of this story is the fact the young gymnasts went to parents and coaches to disclose the crimes and no did anything about it. Brucker indicates parents need to listen to their kids when these things are disclosed and let them tell how much they are comfortable revealing.

 

 

Brucker's advice for keeping up with your kids and the things happening to them is to have an open line of dialogue. She stresses the importance of communication and watching their behavior.

 

 

Brucker reminds the public the old adage, 'stranger danger', is no longer relevant. She indicates 95% of predators are known to the children or families of the victims.