Child Sex Abuse Archives

Jewish Summer Camps’ Response to Prevent Sexual Abuse

Sexual abuse is a problem that lurks in almost every place and every institution, even in Jewish summer camps. In order to assist in putting an end to sexual abuse, it is time to discuss the challenge openly, explore its roots, and find ways to address it and prevent it. Camp Ramah, a large Jewish camping network, has taken a large step to preventing sexual abuse and assault on its campgrounds by taking the full-on hug off the table; Camp Ramah is training its staff to give side-hugs instead. Ramah’s decision comes as some camping networks are bolstering policies...

New Jersey Passes Bill Removing Statute of Limitations on Sexual Abuse

On Monday March 25, 2019, the New Jersey legislature passed the Sexual Assault Victim’s Bill of Rights. The bill, sponsored by Assembly Democrats Valerie Vainieri Huttle and Carol Murphy, cleared with final passage in the Assembly at 77-0 despite fierce opposition from the Catholic Church. The bill gives victims of sexual assault in New Jersey significantly more time to file lawsuits against their abusers. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is expected to sign the bill, which had been stalled in the state legislature for more than two decades. NJ Sexual Assault Victim’s Bill of Rights The Sexual Assault Victim’s...

Victims Catholic Church Abuse Can Seek Justice Under the New Child Victims Act

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn revealed a list that names more than 100 priests who have been credibly accused of child sexual abuse allegations. This is one of the largest disclosures of names among a flood of lists recently published by the church. The list goes back to years of allegations that included priests who had served in the diocese’s vast neighborhood parishes and schools. The disclosures are used as a means to recognize failures and mend ties with Catholics whose relationship with the church has wavered due to its handling of the alleged sex abuse. New York...

BREAKING: Child Victims Act Signed into Law: What It Means for Sexual Abuse Victims

Those who are victims of child sexual abuse in New York finally have an opportunity to get the justice they deserve. The Child Victims Act passed in the state legislature on January 28, 2019 and Governor Cuomo signed it into law on February 14th. The new law provides a powerful weapon against child sexual abuse because it extends the time in which victims can file a civil lawsuit. If you or a loved one is a victim of child sexual abuse, it is important to immediately speak with an experienced child sexual abuse attorney in New York to protect...

New York Legislature Passes Child Victims Act: Opening Window for Child Abuse Lawsuits

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is off to an aggressive start in 2019, revealing an ambitious agenda in his recent State of the State Address. Among the list of initiatives and objectives he intends to accomplish in his new term are plans to open the window for lawsuits by child sex abuse victims. A bill to raise the statute of limitations in cases of child sex abuse, called the Child Victims Act, passed the New York legislature Assembly on Monday, January 28th. The legislation raises the age at which victims can bring both civil and criminal cases against their...

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Category Archives: Child Sex Abuse

Jewish Summer Camps’ Response to Prevent Sexual Abuse

New Jersey Passes Bill Removing Statute of Limitations on Sexual Abuse

Victims Catholic Church Abuse Can Seek Justice Under the New Child Victims Act

BREAKING: Child Victims Act Signed into Law: What It Means for Sexual Abuse Victims

New York Legislature Passes Child Victims Act: Opening Window for Child Abuse Lawsuits

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