The law is finally changing and the statute of limitations is being abolished. I am exhausted by this fight but relieved that justice might finally reach those who were silenced for so long. Stay alert to ensure these new protections are actually put into practice.
Sex abuse of children and young people is a crime of such horror that most of us do not want to think about it . . . but we MUST!
We have seen victims of abuse by priests and clergy step forward in recent years and tell their stories. Their words fall on deaf ears in the justice system because many states have statutes of limitations which allow the perpetrators to walk away free. This injustice can be remedied. It takes a revision of criminal law through each state legislature.
If you have doubts that this is a good idea, get in touch with SNAP (Survivor\'s Network for those Abused by Priests). You will hear what a life-changing event sexual abuse really is.
Get on board for the innocents who have suffered too much, even into their adult years.
For more information on sexual abuse, visit SNAP at www.survivorsnetwork.org and www.rememberthesurvivors.com.
The stories coming into my inbox are heavy and show just how much pain these laws have caused for so long. I am looking into how we can get our case in front of the right representatives even though the process feels like moving a mountain. None of this is easy but we cannot afford to look away now.
Reached 100 supporters
November 9, 2006
6 Comments
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Linda Mitchell
23 years ago
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Children cant speak up right away. It takes years to process that kind of trauma. The law is broken.
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Brian Wilkinson
23 years ago
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Whatever it takes to get these people off the streets. Just do it.
J
Jessica Fox
23 years ago
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My cousin went through this and the system failed her completely. This needs to stop happening. Justice for the victims.
M
Mike Robinson
23 years ago
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LOCK THEM UP. no matter how long it takes.
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David Graham
23 years ago
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abolish it now. monsters hide behind these laws for way too long. absolute disgrace.
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Sarah Jensen
23 years ago
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its about time someone stood up for these people. how can there be a time limit on justice for something so horrific???
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The law is finally changing and the statute of limitations is being abolished. I am exhausted by this fight but relieved that justice might finally reach those who were silenced for so long. Stay alert to ensure these new protections are actually put into practice.
Sex abuse of children and young people is a crime of such horror that most of us do not want to think about it . . . but we MUST!
We have seen victims of abuse by priests and clergy step forward in recent years and tell their stories. Their words fall on deaf ears in the justice system because many states have statutes of limitations which allow the perpetrators to walk away free. This injustice can be remedied. It takes a revision of criminal law through each state legislature.
If you have doubts that this is a good idea, get in touch with SNAP (Survivor\'s Network for those Abused by Priests). You will hear what a life-changing event sexual abuse really is.
Get on board for the innocents who have suffered too much, even into their adult years.
For more information on sexual abuse, visit SNAP at www.survivorsnetwork.org and www.rememberthesurvivors.com.
The stories coming into my inbox are heavy and show just how much pain these laws have caused for so long. I am looking into how we can get our case in front of the right representatives even though the process feels like moving a mountain. None of this is easy but we cannot afford to look away now.
Reached 100 supporters
November 9, 2006
6 Comments
L
Linda Mitchell
23 years ago
Featured
Children cant speak up right away. It takes years to process that kind of trauma. The law is broken.
B
Brian Wilkinson
23 years ago
Featured
Whatever it takes to get these people off the streets. Just do it.
J
Jessica Fox
23 years ago
Featured
My cousin went through this and the system failed her completely. This needs to stop happening. Justice for the victims.
M
Mike Robinson
23 years ago
Featured
LOCK THEM UP. no matter how long it takes.
D
David Graham
23 years ago
Featured
abolish it now. monsters hide behind these laws for way too long. absolute disgrace.
S
Sarah Jensen
23 years ago
Featured
its about time someone stood up for these people. how can there be a time limit on justice for something so horrific???
Children cant speak up right away. It takes years to process that kind of trauma. The law is broken.