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What is the Statute of Limitations for Child Sexual Abuse in Illinois?

Generally, survivors of child sexual abuse in Illinois have 20 years from the date they discover the abuse to file an Illinois sexual abuse lawsuit.…

What is the Statute of Limitations for Child Sexual Abuse in South Carolina?

As a general rule, the statute of limitations for filing a child sexual abuse case in South Carolina civil court is either six years after…

What is the Statute of Limitations for Child Sexual Abuse in North Carolina?

If you are a survivor of child sexual abuse, you have already endured more than anyone ever should. The trauma, confusion, and pain that follow…

LA County’s $4 Billion Child Sex Abuse Settlement: What Survivors Need to Know

When word got out that Los Angeles County had agreed to a mind-blowing $4 billion settlement over decades of child sexual abuse claims, it made…

What Survivors Must Know About Filing a Civil Sexual Abuse Claim

For many survivors of sexual abuse, pursuing a civil lawsuit can be an important step toward justice and healing. Unlike a criminal case—where the government…

Compensation for Survivors of Human Trafficking at Hotel/Motels

The trauma of abuse in a place meant for safety and rest can echo through a survivor’s life long after the incident. But there’s hope.…

What Rights Do Survivors of Medical Abuse Have?

If you experience sexual assault by a physician, you can hold the doctor accountable in multiple ways. This includes reporting the abuse to law enforcement,…

Steps to Take if Your Child is a Survivor of Child Abuse at School

Discovering your child has suffered abuse at school is a parent’s worst nightmare. The flood of emotions—anger, guilt, helplessness—can overwhelm anyone. But in this crucial…

What Is Sexual Abuse?

Sexual abuse is a term that describes any situation in which someone is coerced, manipulated, or forced into unwanted sexual activity or contact. It can…

Massachusetts Legislation to End Civil Statutes of Limitations on Child Sexual Abuse Gains Ground

House advances bill, Senate approval sets stage for potential law BOSTON—A bill that could transform how child sexual abuse survivors seek justice has taken a…