Again, critical thinking is not about finding faults with someone, but about an in-depth thinking of goals and values of any actions. The sexual abuse case related to children would cause a fundamental and lasting impact on children's internal and external safety and peace. (internal--emotional, mental, and psychological; external--physical, interpersonal, and environmental). The significant value of children's safety and peace cannot be overstated.
Then, we need to analyze the case in which the information of when, where, and who is clearly identified. We must continuously alert us whether the information we gather is "reliable" & "relevant" to the case. A person's past reputation as a sportsman and a motivational speaker and personal backgrounds should not be considered. We also need to challenge any assumptions, stereotypes, and prejudices about this case. The long-term implication of children's internal and external safety and peace seems to outweigh any other concerns.
