Abolish the Statutes of Limitation for sexual assault and rape.
A grand jury report has just revealed that more than 300 "predator priests" from six dioceses in Pennsylvania have sexually abused thousands of children over the past eight decades. But because of the statute of limitations law in Pennsylvania, charges have only been filed against two priests. The rest will get away with raping and sexually assaulting little boys and girls under the protection of church officials.
In Pennsylvania alone, victims over 18 have 12 years to report that they were sexually assaulted or raped. Victims under 18 who were born before August 27, 2002 have 12 years after their 18th birthday to report. And victims under 18 born after August 27, 2002 have 32 years after their 18th birthday to report.
Statutes of limitations on rape and sexual assaults are a predator's best friend and a victim's worst nightmare. An overwhelming amount of sexual violence - an estimated 63% - goes unreported and a pervasive rape culture is responsible.
As we work to reduce the impact of social silencing mechanisms, we must eliminate laws that bar many sexual assault survivors from seeking the justice they deserve.
The election to the highest office in our country of Donald J. Trump - a known sexual predator - cast a great shadow over justice for survivors of sexual assault. It is incumbent upon us all, now more than ever, to take real action to show the most vulnerable people that we stand with them.
The election to the highest office in our country of Donald J. Trump - a known sexual predator - cast a great shadow over justice for survivors of sexual assault. It is incumbent upon us all, now more than ever, to take real action to show the most vulnerable people that we stand with them.
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