Many states have changed the periods of time for which victims of sexual abuse can file civil claims against their attackers even if statutes of limitations have passed. Some states have either extended or eliminated the statutory limits for sexual abuse crimes – both for criminal and civil procedures – while others have created “lookback […]

Sexual abuse is always tragic. When it is perpetrated by a trusted, respected, and often revered adult, the consequences can be both profound and long-lasting. Many childhood victims of clergy sexual abuse are unable to come to terms with their horrible mistreatment and suffer well into adulthood with increased instances of: Depression  Somatic symptom disorder  Anxiety  Dissociative patterns