The Effects of PTSD After Child Sex Abuse
When you undergo a traumatic event such as sexual abuse as a child, you are more likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a mental health condition that is triggered by a terrifying …
Why Sexual Abuse Victims Wait to Disclose
In the United States, every nine minutes, a child is sexually assaulted. Yet not every survivor tells someone, be it a friend, family member, teacher, or police officer, about their abuse. Often, if they …
Child Victims Act Lookback Period Extended
In May, the New York State Assembly and Senate voted to extend the deadline for New Yorkers who were sexually abused as children to file legal claims. This is a major victory for the victims …
Lawmakers Look to Extend Lookback Window for Child Victims Act
The Child Victims Act was an important legislative step in the fight against child abuse in New York. The Act extended the criminal and civil statute of limitations period and made other changes that expanded …
Nationwide Database Created of Priests Accused of Abuse
The passage of the Child Victims Act in New York has made some important changes to the law that now gives greater rights to the victims of childhood sexual abuse. Many institutions, such as the …