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> we must rely on victims in order to bring justice and awareness

Victims aren't the only possible witnesses, reporting should be encouraged by anyone who observes (or learns indirectly of) inappropriate behavior.

> Not sure how YC would go about proactively screening away bad actors

The same way any organization screens away bad actors: required training courses, background checks, clear, written codes of conduct with careful monitoring.

> The research does show that offenders tend to be repeat actors.

Which strongly suggests that a single report should be enough to trigger an investigation.