Post by Logan on Jun 29, 2016 20:58:10 GMT -6
Social workers support lifting of statute of limitations for sexual abuse cases
The National Association of Social Workers, Guam Chapter, has expressed support for Bill 326-33, the measure authored by Sen. Frank Blas Jr. that would amend current law to remove the statute of limitations in civil cases involving child sex abuse.
Craig Burns, NASW chapter president, said the group acknowledges the courage of each and every victim who comes forward, whether in the immediate aftermath of an assault or after many decades.
“Any measure to remove barriers to victims coming forward is a move in the right direction,” he said in a release sent yesterday.
According to Burns, recent events have brought the issue of child sexual abuse and molestation into the public consciousness. “Although the events being reported occurred almost four decades ago, the issue of child sexual abuse and molestation is something that has no time limits,” Burns said.
Read more: www.postguam.com/news/local/social-workers-support-lifting-of-statute-of-limitations/article_77eab31c-3dd0-11e6-99ff-e38b5115d5c9.html
The National Association of Social Workers, Guam Chapter, has expressed support for Bill 326-33, the measure authored by Sen. Frank Blas Jr. that would amend current law to remove the statute of limitations in civil cases involving child sex abuse.
Craig Burns, NASW chapter president, said the group acknowledges the courage of each and every victim who comes forward, whether in the immediate aftermath of an assault or after many decades.
“Any measure to remove barriers to victims coming forward is a move in the right direction,” he said in a release sent yesterday.
According to Burns, recent events have brought the issue of child sexual abuse and molestation into the public consciousness. “Although the events being reported occurred almost four decades ago, the issue of child sexual abuse and molestation is something that has no time limits,” Burns said.
Read more: www.postguam.com/news/local/social-workers-support-lifting-of-statute-of-limitations/article_77eab31c-3dd0-11e6-99ff-e38b5115d5c9.html