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Questions To Ask a Prospective Child Victim’s Act Lawyer

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This list was provided by Kathleen Hoke, Professor of Law at the University of MD Law School and an amazing advocate for victims of child sexual abuse. Download a copy of the list here Have you brought litigation or made settlement demands in lieu of litigation in cases involving child sexual assault? Do you otherwise … Read more

Cover Up by Church Leadership

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Archdiocese of Baltimore Files for Bankruptcy Catholic Institution to be protected answering for their part in…“ensuring at all costs that the abuse be kept hidden.” **In April 2023 this was stated in the newly released Maryland Attorney General’s report on child sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of Baltimore… “The duration and scope of the abuse perpetrated by … Read more

Exciting Updates

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Bill SB686 Passed The evening of Thursday, March 16, 2023, Bill SB686, the Child Victims Act, passed the Maryland Senate, 42 to 5. Next week HB1, same as SB686, goes to the House of delegates for a vote. Breaking News in the Baltimore Sun  The Maryland Senate voted 42-5 to pass Senate Bill 686, which would remove … Read more

Catholic Church fails to embrace accountability for child abuse past

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Jean Wehner in the Baltimore Sun

Archbishop William Lori’s statement that “our shameful past is indeed, in the past” in his recent commentary published in The Baltimore Sun shows survivors of clergy child sexual abuse just how little he and the Church understand the nature of what this type of abuse does to an individual, their loved ones and their community.

Maryland Attorney General’s Report to be Released Soon

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The Maryland Attorney General’s report of eight decades of clergy misconduct in the Archdiocese of Baltimore has the potential to draw out victims who are still hiding so they can get the help they need and to know they are not alone. Please keep a good thought for the outcome to be what is best … Read more