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25 June 2016

Catholics urge church to support New York legislation that allows child abuse victims to seek justice as adults

The Catholic Church’s powerbrokers should listen to their better angels!
That was the message from city parishioners in favor of changing a law that prevents many victims of child sex abuse from seeking justice. Current state law prohibits the victims from bringing criminal charges or civil claims against abusers after the victim’s 23rd birthday.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/catholics-urge-church-support-n-y-child-abuse-law-article-1.2662349