Fueled by sexual abuse allegations against comedian Bill Cosby and the Catholic Church, and other high-profile cases dating back decades, state legislators across the country are considering lengthening or eliminating statutes of limitations on rape.
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‘Our Voices Will Be Heard’ brings child sexual abuse to the forefront
Set in a fictional Tlingit village in the late 19th century, “Our Voices Will Be Heard” is Vera Starbard’s semi-autobiographical story of a mother whose daughter is sexually abused by a relative.
With Erin’s Law signed, bill sponsors see more work to be done
The bill’s primary sponsor, Rep. Charisse Millett of Anchorage, says the act is a catalyst and not the end solution.
‘Erin’s Law’ hangs on for a bumpy ride
It took until Day 22 of the 30-day special session for a sexual abuse prevention bill to get a hearing, And when it appeared it was in a radically different form than the original.
AWARE breaks ground for new 12-unit apartment building
AWARE’s Mandy Cole says it’s emotional watching the acre of land being cleared.
Man arrested for child sexual abuse, pornography
Jonathon Hayward is being held on $200,000 bond for abusing a child over a two-year period