Current law in New York State gives victims of sexual abuse until the
age of 23 to pursue either criminal charges or a civil lawsuit against
their alleged abuser. Child advocates are pushing to change that during the current legislative session in Albany.
Mary Whittier, executive director of Bivona Child Advocacy Center in Rochester, says child sexual abuse is cloaked in secrecy and shame, and many victims don't come to terms with what happened until they are well into their adult years
http://wxxinews.org/post/advocates-push-removal-statute-limitations-sex-crimes-new-york-state
Mary Whittier, executive director of Bivona Child Advocacy Center in Rochester, says child sexual abuse is cloaked in secrecy and shame, and many victims don't come to terms with what happened until they are well into their adult years
http://wxxinews.org/post/advocates-push-removal-statute-limitations-sex-crimes-new-york-state
