New Maine Sexual Abuse Statute of Limitations Gives Survivors of Abuse More Legal Options On June 21, 2021, the State of Maine became the latest in the wave of states to pass an extension to the statute of limitations on child sexual abuse cases. In a landmark move, it opened a permanent revival window – meaning that civil lawsuits arising…
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Louisiana Becomes the Latest State to Open Courts to Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse
New Louisiana Sexual Abuse Statute of Limitations Gives Survivors of Abuse More Legal Options Starting Today On June 15, 2021, the State of Louisiana became the latest in the wave of states to pass an extension to the statute of limitations on child sexual abuse cases. In a landmark move, Louisiana lawmakers eliminated the time period for filing a lawsuit…
Let’s Recognize the Courage of Black Sexual Abuse Survivors During Black History Month
During Black History Month each year, we collectively turn our attention to brave and accomplished Black figures, everyone from Harriett Tubman to Dr. Martin Luther King and beyond. It’s of course very valuable to lift up and remember such inspiring figures as Rosa Parks, Frederick Douglas, Shirley Chisholm, Jackie Robinson, Langston Hughes and others. But it’s also safe. Their heroism is decades…
Do You Cringe When You Hear Someone Say, “Of Course I Care. I Have a Daughter”?
On this blog, we often include short quotes from survivors and advocates who express powerful thoughts and eloquent sentiments. Sometimes, however, a short quote will not do. Sometimes, a writer or speaker deserves to be quoted at length because what he or she is saying is crucial. So it is with Cornell University professor Kate Manne. In an insightful piece in The…
Why The Civil Justice System is Crucial for Sexual Abuse Survivors
Every 73 seconds, someone is sexually assaulted in the US. Every nine minutes, one of those individuals is a child. Only 5 in every 1000 perpetrators end up in prison. Very often, the ONLY way victims can expose predators, prevent crimes and get justice is by filing a civil lawsuit. (Thanks to Karen Lewis and RAIIN.org, Rape Abuse and…
A Tribute to Law Enforcement and a Reminder to All
Maybe you don’t have children. Maybe your kids are now grown ups. Maybe in a fleeting moment of wishful thinking you’ve let this thought pass through your mind: “Thank goodness I never have to worry about child molesters any more.” This sentiment is understandable. But, sadly just not true. As the nation learned recently, because of a tragedy here in Florida, those…
Pennsylvania Moves Towards Justice for Child Sexual Abuse Victims
Pennsylvania Moves Towards Justice for Child Sexual Abuse Victims On Wednesday, January 27, House Bill 14 overwhelmingly passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 187-15, which could lead to a temporary lifting of expired statute of limitations for some child sexual abuse victims, allowing them to file civil suits. The measure would create a two-year window during which civil…
He’s Locked Up. Why Should I Act Now?
If you’ve been sexually victimized by anyone at any time, please pay attention to today’s news about Bill Cosby. “What’s new about Cosby? He’s been in prison for months and will stay there for years, right?” That’s half right. He’s been incarcerated for sexual assault. But he and his lawyers were just in front of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Their…
A Valuable Film Airing Soon
We at Horowitz Law aren’t in the habit of promoting TV shows or movies. That said, however, we hope you’ll tune into the Oxygen channel on December 6th at 7 p.m. Eastern for a documentary called “The Case Died With Her.” (People Magazine summarizes the film well: https://bit.ly/33a5VtY) It’s about a predator, James Wilder III, who still walks free, still…
REVIVAL WINDOW FOR ARIZONA CHILD SEX ABUSE SURVIVORS CLOSING DECEMBER 2020
REVIVAL WINDOW FOR ARIZONA CHILD SEX ABUSE SURVIVORS CLOSING DECEMBER 2020 In an effort to empower survivors of child sexual abuse in Arizona to pursue justice through the court system, advocates and lawmakers fought hard and finally won the passing of the Child Protection Act on May 7, 2019. This new law opened a revival window which gives all survivors…