After decades of silence, Jim Scanlan found his voice and with it he helped create Rhode Island’s new law which opens the door for survivors to sue pedophiles and the institutions that enabled them. https://t.co/6yZ4DXM1qu @scan0146
With ‘historic’ vote, @RIHouseofReps passes bill allowing expired civil claims for sexual abuse. “Your right to seek justice does not have an expiration date,” state Rep. @repmcentee33 said.
https://t.co/mvCav0E68n via @BostonGlobe
.@RISenate votes 37-0 for legislation allowing expired civil claims for sexual abuse of children against institutions such as the Roman Catholic Church
Scanlan, whose story provided the basis for a character in the “Spotlight” film known as “Kevin from Providence,” said that while some victims testify publicly, many are not prepared to come forward. “The civil claims are what’s going to protect our kids."
https://t.co/QlcyijBDvJ
.@RISenate will vote on clergy abuse bill rather than seeking Supreme Court advice. Senate will vote Wednesday on bill that would open a “revival window,” allowing expired civil claims for sexual abuse against institutions such as the Roman Catholic Church https://t.co/QlcyijBDvJ
.@AGNeronha presses @RISenate to act on clergy abuse bill. “It is, in my view, punting, passing the buck, failing to carry out our responsibility as senators,” Senator @Marcus10956 said. “It is, for the survivors of the abuse a timid, feeble action.” https://t.co/VKtpSn6X7e
After 6 years, the Rhode Island AG’s report on clergy sex abuse is finally out—a testament to persistence, integrity and a commitment to truth.
But one question remains: why should an institution implicated in cover-ups see the findings before victims and the public?
Money>Morals
@davidgclohessy Here is @GlobeCullen excellent column in last Sunday's @BostonGlobe, about how the Jesuits once again want to hide their child rapists, even in death!!
https://t.co/CzTOoUgpZA