The Iowa Legislature this year is considering two bills related to crimes against children. But the Republican-controlled House and Democrat-controlled Senate view the two through somewhat different lenses.
CHILD SEX ABUSE SURVIVOR FIGHTS FOR FUTURE VICTIMS Written by LAURAN NEERGAARD Thursday, 27 February 2014 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Ashley Foster said she was 13 years old when her cousin began molesting her, and the alleged abuse went on for years before she told police – only then it was too late to press charges. […]
http://www.snapnetwork.org/ga_bill_will_extend_sol_for_child_sex_abuse_victims_respond GA bill will extend SOL for child sex abuse, victims respond For immediate release: Friday, February 28, 2014 Statement by Barbara Dorris of St. Louis, Outreach Director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (314 862 7688 home, 314 503 0003 cell, SNAPdorris@gmail.com) A proposed bill in George would extend the statute of limitation for child sex […]
May 3, 2014: Justice4PAKids 5K RUN & 1 MILE WALK
Please support in ensuring the safety of Pennsylvania’s students from educator sexual misconduct. Senate Bill 46, The Stop Educator Sexual Abuse, Misconduct and Exploitation (S.E.S.A.M.E.) Act, seeks to put a stop to the practice of ‘Passing the Trash’ in Pennsylvania. One last hurdle remains for this bipartisan bill to become law, and we need help […]
11 Pa. Coaches Charged With Abuse in Last 3 Years Eleven youth coaches in the Philadelphia area have been charged with attempting or having sexual contact with a player over the last three years, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Sunday. RELATED STORIES Pa. Judge Hands Setback to Penn State Defendants Agency Eyes Sex Assault Reports at Penn State […]
Two more private schools, abuse, and why survivors need time to come forward
Time for NY to pass the Child Victims Act!
I wish he would just make the bishops stop lobbying against victims’ access to justice
Powerful statement by survivors — why SOLs are unfair and protect predators