The deadline for bringing a lawsuit for child sexual abuse depends on the statutes of limitation (SOLs) in your state. States have different SOLs for civil or criminal cases for sex abuse. Oregon and many other states recognize that child sex abuse victims often take years before they are able to come forward to make […]
It’s Time for New York to Reform its Statute of Limitations on Child Sex Abuse
April 27, 2015 By
Advocates for survivors of child sexual abuse in the state of New York have been trying to change the antiquated civil statute of limitations concerning the sexual abuse of children for decades now. The legislative fight has been led by Assemblywoman Margaret Markey whose tireless efforts have been repeatedly defeated by a well-financed and influential […]