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Ex-Michigan and Ohio State athletes team up to stop abuse

Accusers: 20-plus Ohio State staff knew concerns over doctor
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<p>This undated file photo shows a photo of Dr. Richard Strauss, an Ohio State University team doctor employed by the school from 1978 until his 1998 retirement. Twenty-nine more plaintiffs have joined one of the two lawsuits filed against OSU by alumni who say they were victims of sexual misconduct by Strauss during the two decades he worked there. Counting the allegations added Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, the lawsuits allege more than 20 school officials and employees, including athletic directors, knew concerns about Dr. Richard Strauss but didn't stop him.(Ohio State University via AP, File)</p>
Accusers: 20-plus Ohio State staff knew concerns over doctor
Posted at 9:04 PM, May 19, 2021
and last updated 2021-05-19 21:04:37-04

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has partnered with former University of Michigan and Ohio State University athletes to help children avoid being survivors of sexual abuse.

The nonprofit organization that aims to reduce child sexual exploitation made the announcement Wednesday.

Former Wolverines football player Chuck Christian and and former Buckeyes lacrosse player Mike Avery will lead a group of former athletes in various youth sports initiatives that will include educating parents and coaches about sexual abuse.

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