A press conference will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 11:30 am in front of the State Capitol to discuss a Massachusetts Legislative Hearing that will take place at 1:00 PM in the State House (Room A-2) before the Joint Committee on the Judiciary to discuss, in particular, S–1038 and
H -1614 which eliminates the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse
It is about time the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Legislature passes legislation that will enable childhood sexual abuse victims to have access to the courts so they can try to obtain justice, validation, and healing. S-1038 and H-1614 and other child-friendly legislation must be passed!
Children who have been sexually abused in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts have sought common-sense legislation that will enable them to begin to heal and make the Commonwealth of Massachusetts a safer place for children.
The passage of this joint-sponsored bill will enable childhood sexual abuse victims to have their day in court and hold their abusers accountable.
What
A press conference urging the Massachusetts Legislature to pass a packet of bills that will protect children in many different areas, especially the elimination of the statute of limitations on sexual abuse of children. Victim/survivors, advocates, and supporters will demand that the Massachusetts Legislature enact bill
S-1038 and H–1614, eliminating the statute of limitations “forever” on childhood sexual abuse cases. Other pieces of legislation favoring justice for children should be approved as well.
When
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 11:30 am
Where
In front of the Massachusetts State Capitol at 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA
Who
ROAD TO RECOVERY, INC. is a non-profit charity that assists victims of sexual abuse and their families. It has assisted dozens of Massachusetts victims of sexual abuse and their families. Its President is a victim of clergy sexual abuse in Massachusetts. He will be joined by victim/survivors, advocates, and supporters, including representatives of advocacy agencies.
Why
See above
Contact
Robert M. Hoatson, Ph.D.- President, Road to Recovery, Inc. – 862-368-2800
PICTURES FROM THE EVENT THAT TOOK PLACE AT THE STATE CAPITOL OF MASSACHUSETTS ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Pictures provided by Melanie McLaughlin-Perkins
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