Sex abuse

Are we going to see an end to sexual abuse of children by the clergy? Is the Catholic Church going to do anything about it? I am sick and tired of pathetic apologies and insincere efforts of the powers that be to do anything about it. If they aren't willing to do anything about it, it's time for regular people, whether they be believers or non, to make a stand and start to bring down this terror. If we knew of a neighbor that was abusing children, we wouldn't think twice about intervening. What makes this any different? If anyone has any ideas, I would love to hear them.