Beginning on August 14, New Yorkers who are survivors of childhood sexual abuse will have a one-year window of opportunity to file civil suits against their abusers, under the terms of the Child Victims Act,…
A Southern Baptist Church’s Handling Sexual Abuse
In what is perhaps the most high-profile current lawsuit alleging child sexual abuse in the Southern Baptist Convention, a woman (who we will refer to as Jane Doe) alleges that she was sexually abused as…
Archdiocese Sues Over Coverage For Sexual Abuse Cases
In recent news, the New York Archdiocese has filed a lawsuit against its insurers. The Archdiocese is demanding that it be both legally protected and receive coverage over civil claims brought by future abuse victims…
Catholic Church Lobbys AGAINST Sexual Abuse Victims
It’s common knowledge that the Catholic Church has been steeped in controversy for several decades. Numerous allegations of sexual abuse and the cover-ups of those assaults are now public knowledge. Since then, the Church has…
Known Clergy Sexual Abusers in Nevada
Over the last year, Catholic Dioceses from across the United States have released lists of known clergy sexual abusers. There’s no greater breach of trust than when someone in a position of power and authority…