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Commentary: Maine child sexual abuse survivors must be supported – whenever they come forward

Por: Portland Press Herald Opinion December 03, 2022

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It is difficult and painful to imagine seeking justice as a survivor of child sexual abuse after decades of silence, only to be met with the devastating news that nothing could be done to hold the abuser accountable. For countless Mainers, this was a reality until recently. In 2021, the Maine Legislature passed into law L.D. 589, which eliminated the statute of limitations for survivors of child sexual abuse to sue their abusers in civil court.... + full article



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