Governor Jerry Brown denies justice for those sexually abused as children Mark Crawford Last week Catholic officials were jubilant when Governor Jerry Brown chose to kill bill SB 131, which would have temporarily lifted the statute of limitations for some child victims of sexual abuse. The governor made several excuses as to why he struck…Continue reading Brown Denies Justice to Victims – Guest Blog Post – Mark Crawford
Survivors to Bishop: Stand with victims! Three more victims file child sex abuse and cover-up lawsuits Former bishop and two known predators named Victims pass out postcards to neighbors, citizens Group urges people to “pledge to stop donating” and “talk to family about abuse” What: Holding pictures of themselves at the age they were abused,…Continue reading Do you stand with abusers, or with victims?
Four more boys accuse farmer of abuse Predator adopted and fostered boys in CA and HI Five of his “sons” now say that he molested them Victims beg social services, public for help and information Group runs ad begging “If you saw, suspected or suffered abuse, speak up” What: Holding photos of themselves at the…Continue reading Jay Ram accused of abuse by four more “sons”
I am devastated. Read his veto statement here. Sorry the link was broken before. I am out of town for a wedding, and blogging via smartphone isn’t very … well, smart.
As of this writing, there is no new new news on SB 131. California Governor Jerry Brown has until Sunday to sign the bill, veto it, or do nothing. If he signs the bill or does nothing, SB 131 will become law on January 1, 2014 Let’s keep our fingers crossed for victims—all victims. Why? Because…Continue reading T-minus 2 for SB 131