Caroline Connolly, Utah lawmaker hopes to eliminate statute of limitations on civil child sex abuse cases, Fox 13

SALT LAKE CITY — A proposal that would eliminate the statute of limitations on civil child sexual abuse cases received unanimous support from lawmakers, Monday. Rep. Ken Ivory, R-West Jordan, argued his bill would allow victims to seek the justice they deserve in court. “Every single day, someone who turns 22, loses any opportunity to […]

Christopher King, Lawmakers debate child sex abuse bill, CBS 46

On Wednesday, lawmakers debated a proposal that would strengthen protections for the victims. The Hidden Predator Act would extend the statute of limitations. That means victims would be able to file charges at a much older age. Survivors say that could bring victims and their abusers out of the shadows. “It allows victims to go […]

Victims blast Archbishop for “continued secrecy”

Statement by Barbara Dorris of St. Louis, Outreach Director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (314-503-0003, SNAPdorris@gmail.com): Could Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput possibly be more vague about the latest priest he’s suspended? Chaput claims the accusations against Fr. Louis J. Kolenkiewicz don’t involve “illegal or inappropriate contact with a minor,” but the Philadelphia […]

Archdiocese of Philadelphia: STATEMENT REGARDING REVEREND LOUIS J. KOLENKIEWICZ

Father Louis J. Kolenkiewicz has been placed on administrative leave by Archbishop Chaput in response to concerns regarding his suitability for ministry.

Jean Edwards, Royal commission into child abuse: Gay people can be ‘cured by therapy’ like paedophiles, rabbi says, ABC AU

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Curtis Haring, Flagged Bill: HB 277 – Statute of Limitations for Civil Actions – Rep. Ken Ivory | Utah Political Capitol

New SOL bill to extend civil

AVA Passes Senate 98-0 (Child Porn Restitution)

A federal statute (18 U.S.C. §2259) requires that, in child sexual exploitation cases, a defendant must pay restitution for “the full amount of the victim’s losses.”