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Contents Resources for Connecticut Survivors How to Find a Victims' Lawyer in Your Area
After Silence: Rape and My Journey Back By NANCY VENABLE RAINE. "[A] blameless and shameless modern narrative about the meaning of rape . . . . [A] book that dignifies the human spirit. It should be read by everyone." New York Times Book Review. First Chapter: 'After Silence' The Courage to Heal : A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse -- Ellen Bass, Laura Davis (Contributor). The classic and definitive self-help guide for women survivors of sexual abuse, The Courage To Heal is a tool for recovery that works. This is also the book often cited by those who challenge the credibility of incest survivors. . . This is a comprehensive, supportive, carefully worded and often passionate book, as helpful for those who are the partners, friends or family of survivors, as for survivors themselves. *Anyone in litigation or contemplating litigation should check with their attorney before reading self-help books.
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First Steps: I want to bring a civil claim, what should I do? Remedies for Victims of Sexual Abuse. Statutes of limitation, types of claims, professional exploitation, Violence Against Women Act, waiver of privacy, impact on therapy, hypnosis, protective orders and publicity, retaliation suits, other remedies. Should you bring a claim? Connecticut version of article. Statutes of Limitation. National state-by-survey of extended and discovery-based statutes of limitations applicable to civil damage claims for childhood sexual abuse. Statutory references, cases, explanations, links to statutes and state resources. Companion to the article, Remedies for Victims of Sexual Abuse. Criminal Statutes of Limitation - Compiled by RAINN.org (PDF file) Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse. A summary of the major features of statutes requiring mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect. References to statutes in all 50 states. Links. Sexual Abuse by Teachers. Information about abuse in the education setting; resources for educators and administrators. Book Review: Memory, Trauma Treatment and the Law by Daniel Brown, Alan W. Scheflin and D. Corydon Hammond. Reviewed by Atty. Helen L. McGonigle. The book represents the combined knowledge of three prominent experts in the fields of memory, trauma, post-traumatic stress, suggestibility, hypnosis, mind control and behavior control. Legal Article: Expert Psychiatrists and Comments on Witness Credibility by Pamela K. Sutherland and Delia J. Henderson. Expert commentary on credibility; bolstering; maligning victims through diagnosis. Legal Memorandum: "Daubert" memorandum to exclude evidence of penile plethysmography, MMPI-2 results, behavioral inventories and "not a pedophile" expert testimony offered on behalf of a defendant in a civil child sexual abuse case. By Sue Smith. Article: Arizona - "Florez Revisited: Arizona's New Approach to Extending Statutes of Limitation in Childhood Sexual Abuse Cases" A summary of a new decision expanding the rights of victims in Arizona. By Sue Smith. Therapeutic Hypnosis. Analysis and criticism of the court opinion in Borawick v. Shay prohibiting the testimony of a victim of sexual abuse who had undergone therapeutic hypnosis. Summary and analysis of the law controlling admissibility. By Helen McGonible, Atty. Legal Article: Debunking 'false memory" myths in sexual abuse cases by Wendy J. Murphy.Victim attorneys who pursue an aggressive strategy anticipating the false memory defense will help to level the litigation playing field on this issue. Specific suggestions for overcoming the defense. Bibliography of supported studies finding recovered memories. Short Article: Washington's Statute of Limitations for Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse. By Jo-Hanna Read, Atty. Legal Article: Taking the abusers to court: civil remedies for domestic violence victims. By Linda K. Meier, Atty. and Brian K. Zoeller, Atty. The Bookshelf: A short list of recommended books for victims and professionals. Guest commentary: Sex Education Helps Keep Kids Safe From Abuse. "If sex is never talked about . . then children will be very reluctant to tell if they’ve been abused." By Patricia Wass, Coordinator of Sexual Assault Crisis Services at the Susan B. Anthony Project in Torrington, Connecticut. Article: The effects of sexual abuse. "Like scar tissue, the effects of sexual abuse never go away, experts say, continuing to influence victims in various ways, such as by contributing to drug and alcohol abuse, low self-esteem, divorce and distrust." By Kathleen Megan. A guide for parents to teach their children personal safety rules to reduce the risk of sexual abuse. "Children are best protected by giving them the knowledge and skills necessary for their safety and well-being." Sex Offender Registration in CT - It's Not That Simple. Registration laws may create a false sense of safety. Sexual Abuse Facts & Myths. Test your knowledge. Sexual Offender Treatment in the 90's and Beyond. Offender treatment provides a means for motivated offenders to avoid re-offending, is a means to monitor and hold them accountable and provides validation for victims. Linked Article:
Long-term Effects of Child Sexual
Abuse by PAUL E. MULLEN and JILLIAN FLEMING . A supported journal
article which surveys the impact of child sexual abuse on social and interpersonal
functioning. (Sept. 1998).
Civil Remedies for [Connecticut] Survivors of Sexual Abuse: An Overview. Statute of limitations, defenses, false memory, practical considerations, privacy concerns. Should you bring a claim? Connecticut statutes relating to sexual abuse issues:
Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Service (CONNSACS). News, articles, reference, newsletters, lists. CONNSACS provides support groups for survivors of any type of sexual abuse or sexual assault. Link to Website. Office of Victim Services 860-747-3994 or at 800-822-8428.Link to FAQ on Connecticut Office of Victims Services. Link to FAQ on victims rights published by State Judicial Department Sexual Abuse Resources for Teachers and Educators - screening & hiring problems, background checking, liability issues, CAPTA, fingerprinting, etc.
How to Find a Victims' Lawyer in Your Area The National Victim Center (2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300, Arlington VA 22201, Tel 703-276-2880, Fax 703-276-2889) maintains a list of victims' lawyers in each state who are members of the organization. A good source of referrals is your local rape or sexual assault victim crisis center. Another source is the local chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW). Your state's bar association may have a victims law subcommittee and may be able to provide you with the name of the chair or a membership list. Your state bar association may also have a referral service. You can also try the Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Locator, the on-line version of the famous advertising directory for lawyers. Martindale-Hubbell is a paid service and not all lawyers chose to be listed or advertise. You can search the on-line site by geographical area, name, specialty, etc. |
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