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Matthias Conaty of Child Victims Voice supports this New Jersey legislation and agrees with steadfast, courageous survivor advocate, Mark Crawford. According to Crawford, “The time is long overdue to fix this law. Eliminate the SOL for the sexual abuse of a minor, how could we do otherwise? … [in New Jersey] the current statute of … Continue reading
Inquirer Editorial: “It’s time for lawmakers in Harrisburg and Trenton to step up”
“In the case of the decades-old child-sex-abuse claims being made against former Philadelphia Daily News sports columnist Bill Conlin, public exposure is the only route to healing for the alleged victims.
But it is to be hoped that one day soon, that will …”
“(CNN) — The Penn State scandal was just starting to reach a rolling boil last month when the Department of Education announced that it would be investigating the school for a possible violation of the Clery Act. A quarter century ago, Jeanne Clery was asleep in her Lehigh University dorm room when she was raped and … Continue reading
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]
Diocese criticizes Catholic League’s ‘irresponsible’ reaction By BETH MILLER, The News Journal June 21, 2007 DOVER — The Delaware Senate gave its unanimous approval Wednesday to a slightly amended bill that eliminates the two-year civil statute of limitations in cases of child sexual abuse. Gov. Ruth Ann Minner said she would sign the bill when … Continue reading
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