Published: Sunday, May 20, 2012, 6:05 AM By Patriot-News Editorial Board “Among the difficult realities of child sexual abuse is that victims might need years, even decades, to come to terms with their abuse. It isn’t until they deal with the emotional trauma of what happened to them that they then are ready to confront their abuser. … Continue reading
Unprecedented look at struggle to manage a child sexual abuse crisis
The victims advocate group BishopAccountability.org is posting thousands of documents, hand-written notes and other evidence of abuse by priests within the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington. View the documents.
Video coverage of the Feb. 15, 2012, press conference announcing that records of accused priests are being released; resignations sought. Click here for WDEL video of press conference Delawareonline video of press conference:
Child Victim’s Act allows survivors to force disclosures and require child protection measures [News story w/ video] “Fourteen Delaware men announced Thursday that they had settled their child sexual abuse lawsuits against three Roman Catholic institutions for $7 million, the release of documents and dozens of other measures meant to protect children in the future …”
“New York lawmakers could reform child abuse laws” [Reuters]
“Pa. commission looks to strengthen child sex abuse laws” [TV news story with video]
More Shame Published: February 14, 2011 New York Times The Roman Catholic hierarchy in this country has promised accountability and justice for children sexually abused by priests. We fear it has a long way to go. A new inquiry has found that nearly a decade after the scandal engulfed the American church, children are still … Continue reading
A panel, featuring survivors of childhood sexual abuse and experts in the fields of law enforcement, constitutional law, victims’ advocacy and the counseling of childhood trauma victims, discussed Delaware’s Child Victim’s Act at its one-year milestone. NOTE: A link to the full video will be restored soon. Presented by NAPSAC.
