I reported someone for child sexual abuse, many years after it happened. They did investigate, due to the circumstances, despite it being far past the statute of limitations for prosecution. They didn't do much, but they did check enough to make sure that no other girls were in danger.

Thank you, Sundance, for reporting this abuse. Speaking as someone who was emotionally and sexually abused as a child, I appreciate it that you are helping these children. I will thank you for them.

I can understand your fear, but the good news is that reporting is usually anonymous, in that the police usually don't give out the name. In my case, the guy knew who turned him in, which was because I was reporting my own abuse, and he knew whom he had abused when. But if you're not a party to the abuse, these people probably won't figure out who it is.

Good luck, and thank you again.