It has provided for justice. With the passage of the Child Victims Act, survivors now have a chance to get the justice they were denied. It allows individuals who were abused as children to expose the lies and open up what has been hidden. Until now, the statute of limitations prevented these individuals from getting their day in court.
Now every case of abuse can be reviewed and pursed for those individuals who were unable to protect themselves and get to those who have been protected by institutions until now.
Two individuals who lead the fight and deserve great thanks are Senator Ron Latz (DFL) District: 46 and Representative Steve Simon (DFL) District: 46B. They showed leadership in getting the bill passed and made into law.
The stories are real and now finally they can be brought out into the open.
Abuse of children and the continued silence by the offenders needs to be prevented. If you suffered, saw, or suspected such events, it is important to know that there is help out there.
