Hannah Hoffman, Oregon Legislature takes on sex in a modern world, Statesman Journal

Let’s talk about sex. Someone must have said that to the Oregon Legislature this year because laws surrounding sexual assault and humiliation are ubiquitous in the Capitol this year. So many have been introduced and discussed, it’s hard to keep track of them all. The bills below reflect changing technology and a changing society. Smartphones […]

Betsy Schindler, Delegate’s story of abuse can help others, Baltimore Sun

If fC.Tound the testimony of Del. C.T. Wilson both brave and inspirational (“In hope of helping others, delegate reveals abuse as child,” March 27). I agree that the damage caused by pedophiles is lasting and does not end, but I disagree that he is broken. He is aware of the impact this trauma has had […]

Ian Margol, Hidden Predator Act Heads to Gov. Deal, WSAV

The Hidden Predator Act, or House Bill 17, received final passage today, the 40th and final day of the 2015 legislative session. Sponsored by State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine), House Bill 17 was passed in the Senate with slight changes on Tuesday, March, 31; the House then agreed to the Senate changes, sending HB 17 […]

Sex Abuse Lawsuit Settled Against Elite NYC Prep School, ABC News

Gov. Cuomo: NY shut out these victims. NJ opens doors for victims when NY slams them shut

GA Alert. Action needed today on SOL reform

GA Alert. Action needed today on SOL reform

Progress in GA but one more hurdle. GA residents please call or email ASAP

AP, Chilean Catholics protest bishop over alleged cover-up of child abuse, DW

Hundreds of people have protested against the ordination of a Catholic bishop in the Chilean city of Osorno. They’ve accused him of covering up a priest’s sexual abuse of children. Demonstrators protest against Monsignor Juan Barros Madrid during his appointment as Bishop of Osorno Juan Barros was ordained on Saturday in the cathedral of Osorno […]

Greta Johnson,Proposed changes to Ohio rape statute of limitations don’t go far enough, Cleveland.com

Raymond McCloude raped her on April 24, 1994. And, no one believed her. The detective assigned to her case wrote in the report that the case “couldn’t be prosecuted” because the victim was a “crackhead.” It’s no wonder she left the hospital before being examined. No one believed her. I did. On Jan. 31, 2008, […]

Heather Crawford, Ga. lawmakers consider hidden predator act, WTLV

Progress in GA

But chamber of commerce works behind the scenes