#AdultSurvivorsAct
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ALL survivors deserve a path to justice. Signed into law May ‘22. The one year look back window opens November ‘22. (S.66 @bradhoylman /A.648 @LindaBRosenthal)
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The New York Adult Survivors Act recognizes that victims of sexual assault can't always pursue a case immediately. Now, victims can have hope that #justice can still be served and that perpetrators will not be able to hide forever. #AdultSurvivorsAct bbc.com/news/world-us-…
The NY Assembly Majority, specifically Linda B. Rosenthal “the #OriginalRosenthal” championed the Adult Survivors Act to provide a legal remedy for New Yorkers who were time-barred from seeking justice in a court of law. The one-year look back window is now in effect.
"The #AdultSurvivorsAct presents a watershed moment for survivors; it invites and empowers them to reclaim their narratives, end their silence, and hold those who harmed them accountable." Wigdor LLP grace aki Gotham Gazette gothamgazette.com/130-opinion/11…
The #AdultSurvivorsAct provides the opportunity for survivors to hold their abusers or the institution that was negligent in stopping the abuse accountable. Take action NOW, because the window for civil justice is closing on Nov 23, 2023. Jess Schafroth Bridie Farrell
“The reason we fought so hard for this bill is because trauma takes time,” Safe Horizon CEO Liz Roberts said. #AdultSurvivorsAct Linda B. Rosenthal “the #OriginalRosenthal” Brad Hoylman-Sigal 🌈🥯 apnews.com/article/sexual…