Category: Legislation
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Hawaiʻi Statute of Limitations Extended For Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse
Hawaiʻi has extended the statute of limitations for civil cases, allowing survivors of child sexual abuse more time to file a claim, even decades after the abuse occurred.
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What The Louisiana Sexual Assault Bill of Rights Means For Survivors
Survivors of sexual assault in Louisiana have faced several barriers to receiving justice, such as limited access to records and concerns over anonymous sexual assault kits. In response to the need for stronger protections and transparency for survivors, the Louisiana legislature introduced the Sexual Assault Survivor Bill of Rights, also known as Act No. 669, which…
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Renewed Hope Act: Bill Would Enhance ID and Rescue of Online Sexual Abuse Victims
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) has introduced a new piece of legislation aimed at improving the identification and rescue of children subjected to online sexual abuse.