Entries by SOL Reform

Action Alert for NY CVA–priority members to contact!

NY Voters– please look for your representative in this high priority list, and ask them to support the Child Victims Act! Message to send: Dear Rep/Sen__________: NY has some of the worst statutes of limitations for child sex abuse in the country.  Child  predators are winning in NY, and we YOU to act to protect […]

NJ Action Alert—Wed., May 1, 3pm Press Conference

There  will be a press conference today, May 1, in Newark, NJ, organized by Mark Crawford.  Demanding accountability for abusing priest and negligent bishop in NJ. Time:  3pm Location: 171 Clifton Avenue, Newark, NJ Contact via phone or text: Mark Crawford.  732-632-7687  

GO MN!!

The Minnesota House could vote today (May 1st) on an overdue measure to allow victims of childhood sexual abuse more time to pursue justice through civil courts. The Minnesota Child Victims Act would relax the civil statute of limitations, which is unduly narrow and protective of sexual predators. The Senate is considering a similar measure. […]

Action Alert for NY CVA!

We are kicking off a campaign to contact NY legislators to support the Child Victims Act! (http://sol-reform.com/New_York/index.php#pending)   Please contact Sen. Klein [ jdklein@nysenate.gov ] and say:   Dear Sen. Klein– please support the Child Victims Act.   NY is losing the battle between predators and kids, and we need you to be a leader to protect […]

MN House to vote on window on May 1! MN voters call your reps!

Wednesday, May 1st,  the Minnesota Child Victims Act will be considered for final passage by the Minnesota House.  Follow the bill on the Calendar for the Day.  Amendments may be offered to bill before its final passage.  Watch our House actions live   Here.     —   The bill here: H.F. 681     — VERY IMPORTANT – Contact your Representative  Here

CA SB 131 — Response to Seventh Day Adventists

Professor Hamilton response to article below: Here is my answer to them:  7th Day Adventists oppose SB 131 SOL reform because it does not cover public schools or extend criminal SOLs.  When will they propose bills to cover those arenas?  GREAT IDEAS!  I fully support such total elimination.   It is not “unfair” to enact […]

HM alums stand up for SOL reform!

Horace Mann Action Coalition Response to Bronx District Attorney Investigation into Sexual Abuse at the Horace Mann School For release on April 26, 2013 The Horace Mann Action Coalition is grateful to the Bronx District Attorney’s Office, the NYPD, and the Bronx Special Victim’s Squad for investigating the multiple cases of sexual abuse that took […]

More proof NY is haven for pedophiles

NYC prosecutor: Sex abuse at elite school existed, but statute of limitations has passed By Associated Press, NEW YORK — A systemic pattern of suspected sexual abuse existed at an elite New York City prep school from the 1970s until the mid-1990s, but the statute of limitations to prosecute them has expired, prosecutors said Friday.The Bronx […]

MN survivor backs MN Sol reform and deserves it

Cambridge resident sexually abused 33 years ago supports Minnesota Child Victims Act The statute of limitations expired on Cambridge resident Joel Juers, who at age 47, was trying to gain justice against an alleged sex abuser. Joel Juers, 47, of Cambridge, was allegedly sexually abused by a teacher when Juers attended Faribault Shattuck-St. Mary’s School. […]

Banned priest not monitored

Brothers Michael Bellamy, at rear, and Jayson Bellamy are seen in the mid-1990s. Catholic Church records allege they were sexually abused by the Rev. Carroll Howlin. Michael Bellamy committed suicide in 1998. Related Content Rev. Carroll Howlin allegations of misconduct By David Heinzmann, Christy Gutowski and Stacy St. Clair April 26, 2013 WHITLEY CITY, Ky. — […]