It was a scandal that rocked the college sports world.
Jerry Sandusky, who was once on the coaching staff at Penn State, is now accused of sexually assaulting young boys.
Other coaches have been accused of improperly reporting the alleged abuse.
"The children were forgotten," State of Connecticut Child Advocate Jeanne Milstein said.
That's why advocates and lawmakers in Connecticut are trying to strengthen the laws here.
Under state law, college and youth coaches are not mandated to report abuse.
"This is a gap that should be addressed," Joette Katz, Commissioner of the Department of Children and Families testified.
Milstein said youth and college coaches should be mandated reporters.
The problem is enforcement, she added.
"You can't just make someone a mandated reporter without informing them that number one, they are mandated reporters and what their responsibilities are," Milstein said.
Lawmakers plan to take up the measure during the upcoming legislative session.
