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Posted Wednesday, June 20, 2007 in the News Journal House passes landmark child abuse bill, 41-0 Minor amendment sends S.B. 29 back to Senate; easy confirmation expected By BETH MILLER, The News Journal DOVER — Delaware’s House of Representatives passed what one law professor called “the strongest bill for child sexual abuse victims in the … Continue reading
By BETH MILLER, The News Journal June 20, 2007 DOVER — The Delaware Senate gave its unanimous approval today 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 it reaches her desk. The vote … Continue reading
From staff reports Posted on Delawareonline.com on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 DOVER — The House Judiciary Committee will continue its hearing on a bill that would eliminate the civil statute of limitations in cases of child sexual abuse at 1 p.m. May 29. Time ran out before even half of those who wished to comment … Continue reading
On April 14, 2007 at 1:00 PM, Delawareans walked from Scull Mansion (across from Kent General Hospital) to Legislative Hall to show their support for survivors and to promote awareness and prevention of sexual violence in their communities. Members of ContactLifeline’s Sexual Assault Network of Delaware worked together to sponsor the second annual ‘Walk In … 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
By Beth Miller Originally published in The News Journal on Friday, January 26, 2007 Delaware lawmakers Thursday launched another effort to eliminate the civil statute of limitations on child-sexual abuse by adults. Sen. Karen E. Peterson, D-Stanton, filed Senate Bill 29, known as the Child Victim’s Act, which would remove time constraints on civil lawsuits. … Continue reading
By Beth Miller The News Journal December 16, 2006 Wilmington — Delaware’s civil statute of limitations for child sexual abuse was in the crosshairs again Friday as two men who say they were sexually abused by priests at Catholic schools called for lawmakers to change the law. The men, Eric Eden and Navy Cmdr. Kenneth … Continue reading
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