Bill would give victims of sexual abuse more time to sue abusers

“Existing law requires action for damages suffered as a result of childhood sexual abuse commence by age 26, but we have a lot of medical and scientific literature demonstrating that this is not appropriate,” Beall said. “In many cases, the discovery of psychological injuries stemming from sex abuse as a child emerge later in life […]

OC DA Reopens Abuse Investigation of Teacher | NBC Southern California.

Orange County prosecutors say a dropped molestation investigation is being reopened so officials can re-examine the actions of a former Los Angeles elementary school teacher who has been charged with molesting a dozen students. View Full Article.

CA: An act to amend Section 340.1 of the Code of Civil Procedure, relating to damages.

Introduced January 24, 2013 by Senator Beall, Coauthor Assembly Member Skinner View Official Bill Text  (a) In an action for recovery of damages suffered as a result of childhood sexual abuse that was not barred by the law in effect prior to January 1, 2014, there shall be no statute of limitations and any of the following […]

2013 CA Civil SOL Bill Text with Window (as introduced)

Introduced January 24, 2013 by Senator Beall, Coauthor Assembly Member Skinner

Lawmakers and Advocates Urge Action on Child Sex Abuse Bills

Representatives Michael McGeehan (D-Philadelphia) and Louise Bishop (D-Philadelphia) were joined by colleagues and advocates to announce the reintroduction of child sex abuse legislation and a renewed push to get the legislation enacted. View Full Article.

Covering up sex abuse in the Los Angeles Archdiocese

The archdiocese’s cover-up Covering up sex abuse in the Los Angeles Archdiocese – Los Angeles Times. For years, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles fought to keep secret its confidential files concerning pedophile priests. Hundreds of sex abuse victims hoping for a full accounting of what church leaders knew about the growing scandal and […]

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The Science of Sex Abuse

The Science of Sex Abuse: Is it right to imprison people for heinous crimes they have not yet committed? View Full Article

Insurers seek relief from payments in N.Y. school sex abuse case | Insurance & Financial Advisor I IFAwebnews.com

Insurers seek relief from payments in N.Y. school sex abuse case | Insurance & Financial Advisor I IFAwebnews.com.

How can we prevent child abuse if we don’t understand paedophilia?

How can we prevent child abuse if we don’t understand paedophilia? If we want to keep children safe from sexual harm, then surely knowing what we’re dealing with would be a good first step Date: 01/07/2013 Author:  Sarah Goode Source: Independent Voices PDF: