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Letter to the editor, published in The News Journal, April 10, 2007 After reading the article regarding Senate Bill 29 and attending the committee meeting in Dover, we felt compelled to voice our views on this matter. As we listened to the victims talk of their experiences we were numb. We have never heard anything … Continue reading
Letter to the editor, published in The Dialog, April 5, 2007 Though undoubtedly well intentioned, the position of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington on Senate Bill 29, the Child Victim’s Act (March 22 editorial in The Dialog), is skewed by two fatal flaws in logic concerning the nature of sexual abuse of children. First, the … Continue reading
Letter to the editor, published in The News Journal, April 5, 2007 A national expert reported recently that the bishops of the Catholic Church raised the bar significantly to prevent child sexual abuse. It represents “the first truly comprehensive plan” for preventing abuse within a large-scale child-serving organization. This charter was written in 2002. Fast-forward … Continue reading
Letter to the editor, published in The News Journal, April 5, 2007 On March 21, I attended the Senate hearing on Senate Bill 29, the Child Victim’s Bill. On March 23, I went to see the movie “Amazing Grace.” The parallels are truly amazing! In both situations there are victims and their supporters crying out … Continue reading
Letter to the editor, published in The News Journal, April 4, 2007 Institutions of good will should not fear abuse bill For those organizations that fear the retroactive provisions of SB 29, the child sexual-abuse victims bill, consider these two facts: First, public and private institutions that have historically done their due diligence toward protecting … Continue reading
Delaware State Senate sends a clear message: Child predators and enablers not welcome in Delaware April 4, 2007 (Dover) — The Delaware State Senate spoke up for children and victims of child sexual abuse with a chorus of emphatic “yes” votes on Senate Bill 29, the Child Victim’s Act. The Senate chamber and gallery were … Continue reading
Letter to the editor, published in The News Journal, April 3, 2007 Senate Bill 29, the Child Victim’s Voice Act, repeals the statute of limitations in civil suits relating to child sexual-abuse cases and provides a two-year window in which victims can bring a civil action against their predator. Victims of horrific child sexual abuse … Continue reading
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