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Feinberg Brings Experience to Archdiocese’s Compensation Program

By Josh Barbanel
Wall Street Journal
October 6, 2016

http://www.wsj.com/articles/feinberg-brings-experience-to-archdioceses-compensation-program-1475801922

In the face of tragic loss, governments, corporations and now the Archdiocese of New York have turned to Kenneth Feinberg for help translating a bit of that loss into cash payments to victims and their families

The Archdiocese of New York’s reconciliation and compensation program for survivors of clergy sexual abuse creates a pathway for victims and is modeled on the Penn State approach that paid more than $90 million to settle more than 30 civil claims.

But it is not an argument against the Child Victims Act, the New York State bill that would eliminate the statute of limitations in sexual abuse cases.

Timothy Cardinal Dolan can only provide this alternative path to victims of his archdiocese. And survivors should be able to choose between this path and the legal system. This is a good alternative, not a final solution.

There are many other survivors in New York who will not be helped by this. There are many who would prefer the legal system. But not all victims can weather litigation. For them, this is an option now.

 

 

 

 

 




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