Post by Logan on Mar 14, 2016 19:31:54 GMT -6
Advocates for statute of limitation reform seize 'tipping point,' 'movement' to demand changes
HARRISBURG - Calling the latest grand jury investigation into clergy sex abuse a tipping point in their cause, a cadre of advocates for victims of child sexual abuse on Monday continued to seize the momentum created by that report to reiterate calls for reform in the statute of limitations.
Led by Rep. Mark Rozzi, a Berks County Democrat and clergy sex abuse survivor, the advocates, flanked by several dozen survivors, made impassioned appeals at the podium that thundered throughout the Main Rotunda of the state Capitol.
"To my colleagues in this building, I urge you to stand with me and pass our bills. Let's get this done," said Rozzi, who is pushing legislation sponsored by Rep. Tom Murt (R- Montgomery/Phila.) calling for a two-year window in the law to allow victims whose legal bounds have expired to seek legal redress for their abuse.
"They want their truth to come out and I'm here to fight for their justice," Rozzi said.
Read more: www.pennlive.com/news/2016/03/statute_of_limitation_altoona.html
HARRISBURG - Calling the latest grand jury investigation into clergy sex abuse a tipping point in their cause, a cadre of advocates for victims of child sexual abuse on Monday continued to seize the momentum created by that report to reiterate calls for reform in the statute of limitations.
Led by Rep. Mark Rozzi, a Berks County Democrat and clergy sex abuse survivor, the advocates, flanked by several dozen survivors, made impassioned appeals at the podium that thundered throughout the Main Rotunda of the state Capitol.
"To my colleagues in this building, I urge you to stand with me and pass our bills. Let's get this done," said Rozzi, who is pushing legislation sponsored by Rep. Tom Murt (R- Montgomery/Phila.) calling for a two-year window in the law to allow victims whose legal bounds have expired to seek legal redress for their abuse.
"They want their truth to come out and I'm here to fight for their justice," Rozzi said.
Read more: www.pennlive.com/news/2016/03/statute_of_limitation_altoona.html