New Maine Sexual Abuse Statute of Limitations Gives Survivors of Abuse More Legal Options On June 21, 2021, the State of Maine became the latest in the wave of states to pass an extension to the statute of limitations on child sexual abuse cases. In a landmark move, it opened a permanent revival window – meaning that civil lawsuits arising…
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STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS SEXUAL ABUSE
More Statute of Limitations Reforms in the Works
We recently wrote about the fact that more and more states, including those in the Midwest, are extending statutes of limitations so that more perpetrators are exposed in court, more kids are protected and more victims get justice. And within hours of that post, more good news emerged. George and Indiana are joining CA, VT, NJ, NY and other states…
Movement to Rid Statute of Limitations for Child Sexual Abuse Cases Goes Beyond East and West Coast States
It’s not just victims of sexual violence on the east and west coasts who have more opportunities than ever to expose predators, stop abuse and seek justice. The movement to help abuse survivors take action is spreading to the rest of the country too. Lawmakers in and other Midwestern states are following the lead of California, New York, Vermont and New…
The Statute of Limitations For Sexual Abuse Reform Movement Marches On!
It’s official. Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has signed House Bill 492, removing the statute of limitations for sexual abuse claims. It’s now the law of the land in Louisiana. This means that those who were sexually victimized as children in that state – at any time, by anyone, can take an important step to help the wounded heal and help…