(Current as of April 2008)
For your states statue of limitaions on child sexual abuse,please go to www.napsac.us.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
CIVIL STATUTES OF LIMITATION
Goal: For all states to allow victims of childhood sexual abuse to bring civil actions as a result of the abuse by eliminating the civil statutes of limitation. In addition, that all states include a “window” provision that would allow child abuse victims whose claims have been barred in the past.
Why? By some estimates there are over 39 million survivors of childhood sexual abuse in America today. It is very likely that as many as 90 percent of those survivors never reported the abuse to law enforcement, and more than 30 percent will never report the abuse to anyone. It has been clearly established in the mental heath field that latent injury from childhood sexual abuse may not manifest itself for a long time. As a result of this silence, the psychological and fiscal impact on the individual and our society is immense. It is in this environment that many perpetrators remain anonymous and are allowed to continue to offend even into their 70’s and 80’s.
Why? Because criminal prosecution of childhood sexual abuse is difficult and rare., prosecutors are often supportive of civil actions as a way to expose predators, and institutions who allow the abuse, as an additional tool in preventing further victimization.
Delayed discovery of injury: A victim of fraud may not know they are “injured” for some time after the actual crime; and therefore, the statutes of limitation on fraud do not commence until the victim actually discovers their “injury” is a result of the fraud.” The same should apply to a child who is sexually abused. As a result of the trauma suffered by the child he or she may not discover their injuries—and that their injuries are a result of the sexual abuse—until much later in their lives.
The result: Some say this law will result in “never ending claims” that are so old that it would be impossible to defend. There is no honest basis for this claim. Most states have strict rules covering frivolous lawsuits and it is the plaintiff who must prove their case. Therefore, the age of a case is a natural impediment to the plaintiff. Indeed, if there are no records, or no credible memories, there should be no worry.
The real result: The exposure of pedophiles and sexual predators who often avoid criminal prosecution because of the lack of reporting to law enforcement and the lack witnesses and physical evidence even if it is reported.
Prevention: With more offenders identified there is less opportunity for further victimization. In addition, with the threat of exposure of civil claims more and more institutions will pay extra attention to hiring practices and other preventative measures to lessen opportunity for predators to groom victims.
Why? By some estimates there are over 39 million survivors of childhood sexual abuse in America today. It is very likely that as many as 90 percent of those survivors never reported the abuse to law enforcement, and more than 30 percent will never report the abuse to anyone. It has been clearly established in the mental heath field that latent injury from childhood sexual abuse may not manifest itself for a long time. As a result of this silence, the psychological and fiscal impact on the individual and our society is immense. It is in this environment that many perpetrators remain anonymous and are allowed to continue to offend even into their 70’s and 80’s.
Why? Because criminal prosecution of childhood sexual abuse is difficult and rare., prosecutors are often supportive of civil actions as a way to expose predators, and institutions who allow the abuse, as an additional tool in preventing further victimization.
Delayed discovery of injury: A victim of fraud may not know they are “injured” for some time after the actual crime; and therefore, the statutes of limitation on fraud do not commence until the victim actually discovers their “injury” is a result of the fraud.” The same should apply to a child who is sexually abused. As a result of the trauma suffered by the child he or she may not discover their injuries—and that their injuries are a result of the sexual abuse—until much later in their lives.
The result: Some say this law will result in “never ending claims” that are so old that it would be impossible to defend. There is no honest basis for this claim. Most states have strict rules covering frivolous lawsuits and it is the plaintiff who must prove their case. Therefore, the age of a case is a natural impediment to the plaintiff. Indeed, if there are no records, or no credible memories, there should be no worry.
The real result: The exposure of pedophiles and sexual predators who often avoid criminal prosecution because of the lack of reporting to law enforcement and the lack witnesses and physical evidence even if it is reported.
Prevention: With more offenders identified there is less opportunity for further victimization. In addition, with the threat of exposure of civil claims more and more institutions will pay extra attention to hiring practices and other preventative measures to lessen opportunity for predators to groom victims.
Project Walk Across Oregon – Eliminate Oregon’s Statute of Limitations on Child Sexual Abuse
Project Walk Across Oregon – Eliminate Oregon’s Statute of Limitations on Child Sexual Abuse
Month-long Walk Event to Raise Awareness and Funds for Wintre’s Wishes Foundation and Goals to Eliminate Child Sexual Abuse in Oregon
PORTLAND, Oregon -- Join or support Project Walk Across Oregon, beginning Monday, September 1 in Ashland and ending Sunday, September 28 in Portland. Project Walk Across Oregon is raising awareness and support to eliminate Oregon’s statute of limitations on child sexual abuse. Detailed itinerary schedule is listed on Wintre’s Wishes Foundation website.
Presently, Oregon is 1 of 34 states in the nation that sets statutes of limitations on sexual abuse crimes. That means unprosecuted perpetrators are allowed to continue their abuse to a mostly young and silent group of victims – children without legal recourse. Project Walk Across Oregon is part of an effort to pass a bill in the 2009 Oregon Legislature that will eliminate the statue of limitations for criminal prosecution of sexual abuse.
"The Project Walk Across Oregon is one way Wintre’s Wishes Foundation is raising awareness about a dark, silent epidemic," said Matthew Nees, co-founder of Wintre’s Wishes Foundation. "Our goal is to bring individuals and families together to break down the stigmas associated with sex abuse and to leverage a platform where our voice stands against perpetrators and offenders. Wintre’s(cq) Wishes Foundation is dedicated to SUPPORT, PREVENTION and ADVOCACY for survivors and their supporters. We want the Oregon public to know there are people and organizations in their community working together to make Oregon safer for children and put an end to this heinous crime."
Wintre’s (cq) Wishes Foundation, an Oregon organization dedicated to raising awareness and support survivors of sexual abuse, and NAPSAC (National Association to Prevent Sexual Abuse of Children) are sponsors of the walk. Donations are accepted and supporters are welcome to join the walk at any point along the way.
For more information, contact:
Matthew NeesCo-founder, Wintre’s Wishes Foundation (http://www.wintreswishes.org/)6107 SW Murray Blvd, #406Beaverton, OR 97008503.780.1965mattn@wintreswishes.org
BACKGROUND:
Child sex abuse is a crime that usually stays hidden until the victim is old enough or strong enough to speak out about it. Approximately 95% of victims of child abuse are 18 years old and younger; 51% of them are under 12 years of age. The mean age for reported sex abuse crimes is 9 years old. At least 90% of reported crimes are by someone close to the family, and yet 88% of sex abuse crimes still go unreported. Because of the nature of these crimes, victims often don’t come forward with information about them until they are adults. By the time they are reported, if a state has a statute of limitations for the crime, such as Oregon, there is no recourse for the victim.
The effects of child sex abuse do not stop when the actual abuse ends. The repercussions are often life long and debilitating. Consequences of child sex abuse on the survivor manifest in health and behavior problems. Victims experience PTSD, school and learning problems. They may develop more anxiety disorders and are more likely to develop depressive disorders as adults. It is often difficult to make the transition to adulthood. Many seek out self-medication or inappropriate sexual behaviors. They may become abusers themselves, and commit other crimes, as well.
Child sex abuse advocates note that murder has no statute of limitations and believe that child sex abuse is equally heinous and should not be restricted by a statute of limitations. It is to this end that Project Walk Across Oregon and Wintre’s(cq) Wishes Foundation is dedicating its efforts to pass a law in Oregon that would eliminate all statute of limitations for sexual abuse crimes.
About Wintre’s Wishes Foundation (http://www.wintreswishes.org/):
The Wintre’s Wishes Foundation is an organization developed to raise awareness[and eyebrows] of child sexual abuse in Oregon. Wintre’s Wishes Foundation is dedicated to SUPPORT, PREVENTION and ADVOCACY for survivors and their supporters. Our goal is to bring individuals and families together to break down the stigmas associated with sex abuse and to leverage a platform where our voice stands against perpetrators and offenders. All money raised through this foundation goes to support survivors and prevention of further sex abuse.
Through the Wintre's Wishes Foundation, we seek to:
Educate adults on the techniques used by sex offenders to identify and groom children, and techniques they use to avoid getting caught and prosecuted.
Make a difference for Oregon's children by eliminating the statute of limitations on reporting and prosecuting sex offenders.
Work with other victim's rights groups to ensure victim's and families of victims voices will be heard in our courtrooms.
Raise money to help cover some of the therapy costs for survivors who do not have the resources.
Contact:b
Matt Nees, Wintre’s Wishes Foundation, www.wintreswishes.org mattn@wintreswishes.org, 503.780.1965
Month-long Walk Event to Raise Awareness and Funds for Wintre’s Wishes Foundation and Goals to Eliminate Child Sexual Abuse in Oregon
PORTLAND, Oregon -- Join or support Project Walk Across Oregon, beginning Monday, September 1 in Ashland and ending Sunday, September 28 in Portland. Project Walk Across Oregon is raising awareness and support to eliminate Oregon’s statute of limitations on child sexual abuse. Detailed itinerary schedule is listed on Wintre’s Wishes Foundation website.
Presently, Oregon is 1 of 34 states in the nation that sets statutes of limitations on sexual abuse crimes. That means unprosecuted perpetrators are allowed to continue their abuse to a mostly young and silent group of victims – children without legal recourse. Project Walk Across Oregon is part of an effort to pass a bill in the 2009 Oregon Legislature that will eliminate the statue of limitations for criminal prosecution of sexual abuse.
"The Project Walk Across Oregon is one way Wintre’s Wishes Foundation is raising awareness about a dark, silent epidemic," said Matthew Nees, co-founder of Wintre’s Wishes Foundation. "Our goal is to bring individuals and families together to break down the stigmas associated with sex abuse and to leverage a platform where our voice stands against perpetrators and offenders. Wintre’s(cq) Wishes Foundation is dedicated to SUPPORT, PREVENTION and ADVOCACY for survivors and their supporters. We want the Oregon public to know there are people and organizations in their community working together to make Oregon safer for children and put an end to this heinous crime."
Wintre’s (cq) Wishes Foundation, an Oregon organization dedicated to raising awareness and support survivors of sexual abuse, and NAPSAC (National Association to Prevent Sexual Abuse of Children) are sponsors of the walk. Donations are accepted and supporters are welcome to join the walk at any point along the way.
For more information, contact:
Matthew NeesCo-founder, Wintre’s Wishes Foundation (http://www.wintreswishes.org/)6107 SW Murray Blvd, #406Beaverton, OR 97008503.780.1965mattn@wintreswishes.org
BACKGROUND:
Child sex abuse is a crime that usually stays hidden until the victim is old enough or strong enough to speak out about it. Approximately 95% of victims of child abuse are 18 years old and younger; 51% of them are under 12 years of age. The mean age for reported sex abuse crimes is 9 years old. At least 90% of reported crimes are by someone close to the family, and yet 88% of sex abuse crimes still go unreported. Because of the nature of these crimes, victims often don’t come forward with information about them until they are adults. By the time they are reported, if a state has a statute of limitations for the crime, such as Oregon, there is no recourse for the victim.
The effects of child sex abuse do not stop when the actual abuse ends. The repercussions are often life long and debilitating. Consequences of child sex abuse on the survivor manifest in health and behavior problems. Victims experience PTSD, school and learning problems. They may develop more anxiety disorders and are more likely to develop depressive disorders as adults. It is often difficult to make the transition to adulthood. Many seek out self-medication or inappropriate sexual behaviors. They may become abusers themselves, and commit other crimes, as well.
Child sex abuse advocates note that murder has no statute of limitations and believe that child sex abuse is equally heinous and should not be restricted by a statute of limitations. It is to this end that Project Walk Across Oregon and Wintre’s(cq) Wishes Foundation is dedicating its efforts to pass a law in Oregon that would eliminate all statute of limitations for sexual abuse crimes.
About Wintre’s Wishes Foundation (http://www.wintreswishes.org/):
The Wintre’s Wishes Foundation is an organization developed to raise awareness[and eyebrows] of child sexual abuse in Oregon. Wintre’s Wishes Foundation is dedicated to SUPPORT, PREVENTION and ADVOCACY for survivors and their supporters. Our goal is to bring individuals and families together to break down the stigmas associated with sex abuse and to leverage a platform where our voice stands against perpetrators and offenders. All money raised through this foundation goes to support survivors and prevention of further sex abuse.
Through the Wintre's Wishes Foundation, we seek to:
Educate adults on the techniques used by sex offenders to identify and groom children, and techniques they use to avoid getting caught and prosecuted.
Make a difference for Oregon's children by eliminating the statute of limitations on reporting and prosecuting sex offenders.
Work with other victim's rights groups to ensure victim's and families of victims voices will be heard in our courtrooms.
Raise money to help cover some of the therapy costs for survivors who do not have the resources.
Contact:b
Matt Nees, Wintre’s Wishes Foundation, www.wintreswishes.org mattn@wintreswishes.org, 503.780.1965
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Disbelief
How can we as americans the land of the free, keep allowing this tragedy to happen. For a country who is supposed to be fighting for justice for all people young and old we sure do seem to be lacking in this departing as far as sex crimes against children go. How can a child molester or rapist only serve 5 years on a 10year sentence for example, or how do they not serve anytime for 40 year sentence. Somebody just tell me why does this happen in this country. At this rate victims will continue to be silent, especially if they feel that there is no justice.(Don't mind me I'm just venting)
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