New Showtime series addresses Catholic Clergy Abuse Crisis

I have not seen the series premiere yet, but Showtime is streaming the whole first episode of their new series RAY DONOVAN on YouTube. According to the Facebook page: “Set in the sprawling mecca of the rich and famous, RAY DONOVAN does the dirty work for LA’s top power players. The one-hour drama series stars Liev…Continue reading New Showtime series addresses Catholic Clergy Abuse Crisis

Honolulu Star Advertiser: Victims of church sexual abuse need criminal lawyers, not therapy

From today’s Honolulu Star Advertiser: Victims of church sexual abuse need criminal lawyers, not therapy By Marilyn Wong The Roman Catholic Diocese of Hawaii, via a newspaper ad that ran Monday, is offering therapy treatment and reconciliation for the victims of sex abuse. Directing victims to go to the diocese for help is like sending…Continue reading Honolulu Star Advertiser: Victims of church sexual abuse need criminal lawyers, not therapy

Santa Barbara date added to D’Antonio book tour

  Here is the complete list of dates:   SAN DIEGO, CA Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at 7 pm Alliant University, Green Hall, Co-sponsored by IVAT, the Institute on Violence Abuse and Trauma at Alliant University, 10455 Pomerado Road, San Diego   FULLERTON, CA Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 7 pm Fullerton Public Library – Presented as a…Continue reading Santa Barbara date added to D’Antonio book tour

Little-known group aims lobbying effort at sex-assault case loophole

From today’s Orange County Register SCOTT M. REID / THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER A little-known group calling itself the California Council of Non-Profit Organizations has been working behind the scenes in recent months to defeat a state Senate bill which would extend the time limits in which victims of sexual abuse can file civil lawsuits. The CCONO spent…Continue reading Little-known group aims lobbying effort at sex-assault case loophole

MORTAL SINS and Michael D’Antonio west coast dates are SET!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael D’Antonio is coming to the west coast to talk about his new blockbuster MORTAL SINS. D’Antonio and a panel of experts—including local-area advocates and survivors—will present a gripping discussion on the clergy sex abuse crisis in the United States. Publishers Weekly calls MORTAL SINS “The definitive history of the…Continue reading MORTAL SINS and Michael D’Antonio west coast dates are SET!