We need revision to the laws on statutes of limitations to assist these victims. Perhaps the filing deadlines should be waived if the victim can present sufficient evidence at the outset that the claim is viable. But I doubt that lawmakers would make such an exception to the rule.
Alumni should join forces and establish an endowment devoted to treating enrolled students who have been sexually abused. The mere existence of such a program might act as a powerful deterrent since perpetrators run the risk of exposure.
amen to that. maybe in england and /or some states, wasn't there recent legislation that greatly extended statute of limitations, something like decades; not only because of the risks of exposure, but sometimes these memories are locked away for decades.
There should be activists in every state forming a group to take this on. I am looking into it in mine. I am not joining any one group. You cannot be too sure nowadays. We should all start our own. All you need is about 10 people to start one and everyone wants to help abuse victims. Also a postcard writing campaign to your legislators. That may be a good way in finding out which political elites care or not. I am sending my cards today, and I will send to both Dems and Rep. I am not holding my breath for a response.
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Pizzalawyer ago
We need revision to the laws on statutes of limitations to assist these victims. Perhaps the filing deadlines should be waived if the victim can present sufficient evidence at the outset that the claim is viable. But I doubt that lawmakers would make such an exception to the rule.
Alumni should join forces and establish an endowment devoted to treating enrolled students who have been sexually abused. The mere existence of such a program might act as a powerful deterrent since perpetrators run the risk of exposure.
doubletake ago
amen to that. maybe in england and /or some states, wasn't there recent legislation that greatly extended statute of limitations, something like decades; not only because of the risks of exposure, but sometimes these memories are locked away for decades.
carmencita ago
There should be activists in every state forming a group to take this on. I am looking into it in mine. I am not joining any one group. You cannot be too sure nowadays. We should all start our own. All you need is about 10 people to start one and everyone wants to help abuse victims. Also a postcard writing campaign to your legislators. That may be a good way in finding out which political elites care or not. I am sending my cards today, and I will send to both Dems and Rep. I am not holding my breath for a response.