Child sex-abuse prosecutions extended April 9, 2013 11:25 a.m. OLYMPIA — Victims of child sexual abuse could report their assaults up to the age of 30 under a bill approved today by the Senate. The bill extends the statute of limitations for charging suspects in child sexual abuse cases, which currently require a victim report […]
Friends, This is an extremely difficult letter to write because so many have worked so hard and the cost of losing this round will be paid in lives. On Monday we held a fantastic rally at the Capitol and then went in and crushed the opposition at the hearing on the bill. And I mean […]
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SALEM — Adult victims of child sex abuse implored Oregon legislators on Monday to eliminate the legal deadline for prosecutors for file charges against alleged abusers. #Prosecutors are prohibited from filing charges in child sex-abuse cases after the victim turns 30, or 12 years after the child reports the abuse to authorities, whichever comes first. […]
OLYMPIA — Victims of child sexual abuse could report their assaults up to the age of 30 under a bill approved today by the Senate. The bill extends the statute of limitations for charging suspects in child sexual abuse cases, which currently require a victim report the abuse in one to three years, depending on the […]
Most state lawbooks contain statutes of limitations, setting limits on how much time can pass before states can no longer charge a person with a crime, or a person can no longer file a civil suit. After three years, or seven years, or whatever, form some offenses it’s time to move on. There are exemptions, […]
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SALEM – Advocates for reforming the statute of limitations for childhood sex abuse crimes in Oregon took to the Capitol steps Monday before a public hearing to discuss HB 3284. People who described themselves as adult survivors of child sex abuse rallied and held signs describing what happened to them. Oregon has a six-year statute of […]
Legislation would aid abuse survivors The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape works to eliminate all forms of sexual violence and advocates for the rights and needs of victims of sexual assault. In doing so, we support public policies that protect victim rights, promote public safety and hold sex offenders accountable for their actions. We support Rep. Marguerite Quinn’s, R-Bucks, […]