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Category: State of New York

News…

New York extends civil ‘look back’ for child sexual assault victims

8 May 202017 May 2020
NY Gov. Cuomo extended a “lookback window” created as part of the Child Victims Act last year that allows child sex abuse survivors of all ages to file civil suits…
Investigations…

‘I Want to Be Heard’: Adult Sex-Abuse Victims Demand New Rights [NYT]

25 Oct 20191 Nov 2019
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Jehovah's Witnesses…

Groundbreaking Lawsuits Claim Jehovah’s Witnesses Covered Up Years of Child Sexual Abuse – Newsweek

13 Aug 201918 Oct 2019
Two lawsuits being filed this week are targeting the leadership of the Jehovah's Witnesses for what the plaintiffs claim is a history of child sexual abuse. Heather Steele, 48, and…
Catholic Church…

Archdiocese Of New York Names 120 Clergy ‘Credibly Accused’ Of Child Sex Abuse

27 Apr 201928 Apr 2019
The disclosure from one of the largest archdioceses in the U.S. follows similar revelations that further exposed the depth of a decades-long abuse crisis in Catholic communities across the nation.…
Culture Change…

NY Child Victims Act: What new law means for sex abusers, victims

5 Feb 201928 Feb 2019
Legislators said the Child Victims Act will pass as the Catholic Church eases its long-held opposition to the bill. Decade-long battle Survivors of child sexual assault will earn a victory…
Legislation…

Gov. Cuomo: Child Victims Act to be included in executive budget

12 Jan 201928 Feb 2019
ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Friday that the Child Victims Act will be included in the 2019 Executive Budget. Gov. Cuomo vows to enact…

Recent Posts

  • Not All Faith-Based Communications Are Protected By The Clergy-Penitent Privilege: Reminger Attorneys at Law 5 Dec 2021
  • Mennonite farm Liberty Ridge human trafficked and abused boys, lawsuit says – The Washington Post 30 Nov 2021
  • French clerical abuse report puts spotlight on Roman Catholic confession | The Seattle Times (From New York Times) 7 Nov 2021
  • Advocates urge Senate to approve window for sex abuse cases – Pennsylvania Capital-Star 20 Sep 2021
  • Tom Lehman on Twitter: “Speaking at CHILDUSAdvocacy event, PA Attorney General Josh Shapiro says there’s no reason why HB951 Hasn’t Passed Yet. 20 Sep 2021
  • Court hits Jehovah’s Witnesses with €96,000 fine for discrimination | The Bulletin 17 Mar 2021
  • Queensland passes law to jail priests for not reporting confessions of child sexual abuse – ABC News 8 Sep 2020
  • New York extends civil ‘look back’ for child sexual assault victims 8 May 2020
  • Montana sees flurry of child sex abuse lawsuits as deadline approaches 29 Apr 2020
  • Bisbee man confesses he’s molesting his daughter. Church tells bishop not to report abuse to authorities 22 Apr 2020
  • Recommendations for mental health healing for adult survivors of child sex abuse 27 Feb 2020
  • ChildUSA.org identifies five religious organizations whose practices contribute to a culture of secrecy regarding child sex abuse 26 Feb 2020
  • Victoria Australia eliminates clergy reporting exceptions 24 Feb 2020
  • Grand jury investigators are ‘dead serious’ about revealing sexual-abuse cover-ups among Jehovah’s Witnesses 14 Feb 2020
  • Court overturns $35 million sex abuse verdict against Jehovah’s Witnesses 10 Jan 2020
  • MT court reverses $35M Jehovah’s Witness case 8 Jan 2020
  • A bill in the Utah State Legislature removes ‘priest-penitent’ privilege when it comes to child abuse 7 Jan 2020
  • Montana victims alleging sex abuse in the Boy Scouts join national wave of suits 8 Nov 2019
  • ‘I Want to Be Heard’: Adult Sex-Abuse Victims Demand New Rights [NYT] 25 Oct 2019
  • The limits of religious freedom: America must come to grips with when faith groups limit personal liberty 19 Oct 2019
  • Long-ignored sex abuse claims leave Pennsylvania lawmakers grappling with fairness for alleged victims, institutions 9 Oct 2019
  • The grooming of children for sexual abuse in religious settings: Unique characteristics and select case studies 4 Oct 2019

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