by Rich Green What happened to my constitutional rights? I was just a little kid (beginning at around 7-years-old and continued until I was nearly 15). I was raped! I was physically, psychologically, and sexually tortured by grown men who were entrusted to protect me, not abuse me! The only real justice in this life … Continue reading A Must-Read for Every Pa. Senator

Provided by FASCA - Foundation to Abolish Child Sex Abuse If you ever wanted to do something to support victims of child sex abuse, protect children and expose hidden predators, IT IS NOW! HB 1947 was brutally amended by the PA Senate Judiciary Committee today. It went to the full Senate today and was referred to … Continue reading Urgent: Call Pa. Senators Now

Click here to read: "Pa. Sent committee votes to alter controversial child sex-abuse law," by Maria Panaritis, The Philadelphia Inquirer, June 28, 2016 Excerpt: By a near unanimous vote, the Judiciary Committee passed an amendment that bars the law from being applied retroactively, a move that would have enabled lawsuits by victims who were abused as … Continue reading Pa. Senate Strips Child Sex-Abuse Bill

BY KATHY KANE Many people believe that the legislative battle in Pennsylvania right now is a matter of money. The belief that victims want civil suits for financial compensation and that the Church wants to protect its finances. What many do not realize is that victims/survivors often seek to bring civil suits for the truth … Continue reading St. John Vianney: Sins of Omission or Downright Deception?

Click here to read: "Applauding local religious leaders for acknowledging 'a great sin,'" by the Lancaster Online Editorial Board, June 20, 2016 Excerpt: Earlier this month, Lancaster County religious leaders from a mix of Christian denominations added their names to a letter to the state Senate Judiciary Committee. They urged quick passage in the Senate of … Continue reading Local Christian Leaders Support HB 1947

Click here to read: "Arguments on constitutionality: The main points point out of Senate hearing on statute of limitations reform bill," by Ivey DeJesus, PennLive.com June 13, 2016 Excerpt: The hearing, which featured five expert witnesses, only one testifying in support of the bill, focused on the constitutionality of the bill, which would impose look-back … Continue reading Key Points From Senate SOL Reform Bill Hearing

Click here to read: "Philly Archdiocese's push against bill reminds councilman of 'Spotlight,'" by Daniel Craig, Philly Voice, June 2016   Click to see video of Bill Greenlee On Reports of Church Retaliation Against Legislators Click here to read: "Child rapists deserve no safe harbor,"  by Nick Miccarelli, Times Guest Columnist, June 8, 2016, DelcoTimes.com. Excerpt:  I … Continue reading Chaput’s Strategy Backfires

Supporters for HB 1947 will gather at 8am and noon on Monday at the Capitol steps (3rd  Street between Walnut and North) in Harrisburg. Monday is the day senators will meet for hearings on the constitutionality of the bill.

FACT SHEET: On the Constitutionality of HB 1947 Background: Currently in Pennsylvania, a survivor of child sex abuse has until age 50 to file criminal charges and age 30 to initiate a civil suit if the abuse occurred after 2002. Anyone abused before that year has much less time to report abuse. HB 1947 seeks … Continue reading HB 1947 Is Constitutional and Does Not Attack Church

Click here to read: "Priests, parishes target Pa. legislators who backed sex-abuse bill," by Maria Panaritis, The Philadelphia Inquirer, June 8, 2016 Excerpt: One lawmaker called it "electioneering." Another grew emotional as she recounted being snubbed by a priest. A third penned a Facebook screed that became the buzz of the House of Representatives. Legislators … Continue reading Philly Clergy Resorts to Spiritual Shaming