NEW YORK
The Jewish Voice
A coalition of more than 130 Jewish leaders now back the Child Victims Act which would eliminate the statute of limitation in New York — allowing countless child sex abuse victims to seek justice as adults, according to an extensive report by the Kings County Politics web site.
The strong united show of support on lobby day was held in Albany on May 3 and 4 by advocates of the bill a two-day lobbying effort in Albany to win passage of the long-languishing legislation.
“After decades of denial, cover ups and darkness across New York State, light is finally being shone on the scourge of child sexual abuse,” read the petition signed by scores of high-profile leaders.
Among those signing the petition were close to 100 rabbis and advocates including Jewish Community Watch, Kol v”oz, The Voice of Justice, Mageinu, United Support Network, Jewish Board of Advocates, The Bridge Project.
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