This could be a big help for people who can't wait for a lengthy court case or cannot emotionally endure that. But it restricts access to information that could help prevent more abuse. People who were sexually abused by priests as children have a new avenue for justice in settlement funds being set up by Roman Catholic Dioceses in Pennsylvania, but taking the money now means they can never sue the church in court.
https://www.ydr.com/story/news/2018/11/08/pa-priest-abuse-catholic-dioceses-start-fund-pay-victims/1932383002/
https://www.ydr.com/story/news/2018/11/08/pa-priest-abuse-catholic-dioceses-start-fund-pay-victims/1932383002/