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William Abbott, a practising Jehovahs Witness at the time, subjected one young girl to a bizarre rape test. Wales, UK.

by Sol Reform in

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/husband-ex-wife-jailed-over-series-6071503 husband and ex-wife jailed over series of historic sex offences20 sep 2013 16:16william abbott, 61, and his ex-wife helen ward sentenced to a total of 26 years for their involvement in crimes dating back three decadesshare on print share on email william abbott andrew price/viewfinder pictures a 61-year-old man has been jailed for 16 years after being convicted of historic sex offences dating back 30 years.

william abbott, a practising jehovahs witness at the time, subjected one young girl to a bizarre rape test.

he told her that she would have to learn to fight off men in later life and tested her to see if she was strong enough to fight off a rapist.

Sol Reform

http://ukpaedos-exposed.com/2013/09/20/william-abbotthelen-ward-wallaseyshotton/

Database of UK and Eire paedophiles/child abusers Search: William Abbott/Helen Ward – Wallasey/Shotton 20 Friday Sep 2013 Posted by Author in Clwyd, Female Abuser, Merseyside September 2013 Husband and ex-wife jailed over series of historic sex offences A 61-year-old man has been jailed for 16 years after being convicted of historic sex offences dating back 30 years. William Abbott, a practising Jehovah’s Witness at the time, subjected one young girl to a bizarre “rape test”. He told her that she would have to learn to fight off men in later life and tested her to see if she was strong enough to fight off a rapist. She was not – and he cynically ended up raping her for his own sexual gratification. His former wife Helen Ward, 60, was convicted of aiding and abetting him – and was jailed for ten years. Both Abbot, of Pickering Road in Wallasey, and Ward, of Green Lane in Shotton, were placed on the sex offender register for life. Judge Philip Hughes, sitting at Mold Crown Court, also made them subject of SOPOs, Sexual Offences Prevention Orders, which prevents them being alone with children in the future. Abbott was convicted of two rapes and an attempted rape on a female child and two indecent assaults on a boy. Ward – said to have been controlled by Abbott at the time – was convicted of aiding and abetting rape, attempted rape and indecent assault. They denied all charges but were convicted at an earlier hearing. The judge said that they had both been convicted of serious sexual offences against children going back 30 years, to the early 1980s. They were committed against a background of illicit drug taking. Abbott, he said, was controlling and his victims had been threatened not to disclose what had happened to them. They had blighted the lives of their victims and caused them emotional damage. Abbott had told one victim that she had to undergo a “rape test”, the judge explained. He claimed he was doing her a favour so that she might know what to expect from men and learn how to fend them off. But he had cynically raped her. Ward had persuaded the victim to succumb to his advances. “You both know that for this kind of sexual abuse only long custodial sentences are appropriate,” the judge told them. He branded Abbott a domineering man and a bully. Ward had come under his influence and assisted him in what he was doing. The judge said that he had read testimonials written on their behalf which showed that since the offences 30 years ago they had impressed others and had displayed a rather more responsible attitude. Abbott stood with his eyes closed as the 16 year sentence was passed and showed no emotion. Ward stood with her hand over her mouth when the ten year sentence was passed. They were then handcuffed and led to the cell block. Prosecuting barrister Karl Scholz said that the defendants, both practising Jehovah’s Witnesses at the time, had committed the offences 30 years ago and believed that they were hidden in their past. But the victims came forward to explain what had occurred all those years ago. Desmond Lennon, for Abbott, said that his client did not accept the allegations made against him. Dafydd Roberts, for Ward, said that she and her former husband divorced many years ago and she now had a new life. He said it was clear that he had intimidated and used violence against her years ago and that she had come under his influence.

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William Abbott, a practising Jehovahs Witness at the time, subjected one young girl to a bizarre rape test. Wales, UK.

by Sol Reform in

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/husband-ex-wife-jailed-over-series-6071503 husband and ex-wife jailed over series of historic sex offences20 sep 2013 16:16william abbott, 61, and his ex-wife helen ward sentenced to a total of 26 years for their involvement in crimes dating back three decadesshare on print share on email william abbott andrew price/viewfinder pictures a 61-year-old man has been jailed for 16 years after being convicted of historic sex offences dating back 30 years.

william abbott, a practising jehovahs witness at the time, subjected one young girl to a bizarre rape test.

he told her that she would have to learn to fight off men in later life and tested her to see if she was strong enough to fight off a rapist.

Sol Reform

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/william-abbott-bully-who-subjected-6073209

William Abbott: Bully who subjected girl to sick 'rape test' jailed for 16 years

21 Sep 2013 09:38 Hi ex-wife is also jailed for 10 years for aiding and abetting him Share on print Share on email William Abbott THE perverted past of a bully who subjected a girl to a sick ‘rape test’ caught up with him when he was jailed for 16 years after being convicted of historic sex offences dating back 30 years. William Abbott, 61, a practising Jehovah’s Witness at the time, told the child that she would have to learn to fight off men in later life and tested her to see if she was strong enough to fend off a rapist. She was not – and he ended up raping her. His former wife Helen Ward, 60, was convicted of aiding and abetting him – and was jailed for 10 years yesterday. Both Abbot, of Pickering Road in Wallasey, and Ward, of Green Lane in Shotton, were placed on the sex offender register for life. Judge Philip Hughes at Mold Crown Court, also made them subject of Sexual Offences Prevention Orders, which prevents them being alone with children. Abbott was convicted of two rapes and an attempted rape on a female child and two indecent assaults on a boy. Ward – said to have been controlled by Abbott at the time – was convicted of aiding and abetting rape, attempted rape and indecent assault. They denied all charges but were convicted at an earlier hearing. Helen Ward The judge said that they had both been convicted of serious sexual offences against children going back to the 1980s. They were committed against a background of illicit drug taking. Abbott, he said, was controlling and his victims had been threatened not to tell. They had blighted the lives of their victims and caused them emotional damage. “You both know that for this kind of sexual abuse only long custodial sentences are appropriate,” the judge said. Desmond Lennon, for Abbott, said that his client did not accept the allegations made against him. Ward said she had started a new life.

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Australia's royal commission into child sexual abuse has issued formal notices for documents

by Sol Reform in

commission is still calling for more victims to come forward.. .

the commission has in place a program to minimise the risk of ''vicarious trauma'' for its 74 staff that includes six commissioners led by justice peter mclellan.. vicarious trauma is a name for the psychological impact people may experience through first-hand exposure to survivor's accounts of trauma.

research suggests symptoms are similar to those of direct trauma exposure including social withdrawal, anger, physical illnesses and sleeplessness.

Sol Reform

http://lewisblayse.net/

Churches And Working With Children Checks (Or: Natural Selection) Posted on September 22, 2013 by lewisblayse Image source: Christian Venues Association The Royal Commission last week spent a lot of time on the failures of the “working with children” checks concerning Steven Larkins during his time with the Hunter Aboriginal Children’s Services organisation. It did not touch on the issue with regards to his other employers, namely the Education department, the Lutheran Church and the Catholic Church. In a July 2013 report by the NSW Children’s Guardian, 700 religious organisations were surveyed concerning these checks, which have been compulsory for the past 15 years. Almost half of these organisations had not registered for the checks. Given that only 700 of the 4,000 such organisations were surveyed, the problem of non-compliance with the law is probably extreme. The report stated that “appropriate governance arrangements were either not in place or given little attention.” It attributed the reason for this to “a lack of resources as well as an expectation or perception that someone else did it.” This is not a reason, it is an excuse. The Children’s Guardian has not said what steps have been taken to ensure compliance now. Critically, it was found that religious organisations, especially the Baptist and Catholic Churches, were the main offenders, so it is even more unusual that the enquiry’s attention, in the first week, was exclusively on non-religious organisations concerning the “working with children” checks. Many will be watching with interest to see if the commissioners touch on the religious organisations during next week’s proceedings. [Postscript: Recently, the Chief Commissioner, Peter Mc.Clellan, addressed a Dart Centre conference for journalists, on “Responsible reporting of the Royal Commission”. His statements are not known, as a condition of attendance was that his speech was not to be “filmed, recorded or reported”. ] Read more here:

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/in-depth/christians-fail-on-abuse-checks/story-fngburq5-1226722371489

Christians fail on abuse checks

by: DAN BOX
From: The Australian
September 19, 2013 12:00AM
HUNDREDS of Christian groups and organisations in NSW have not conducted background checks on church leaders working with children, despite legislation requiring them to do so being in place for 15 years.

Evidence tendered to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse shows almost half the 700 religious organisations surveyed were found not to have registered for the Working With Children Checks, as required by laws introduced in 1998. "Religious organisations came to attention following evidence that, in some cases, the WWCC obligations were not being met," the July 2013 report from the NSW Children's Guardian states. Overwhelmingly, those found to be not complying with the scheme were from the Baptist and other Christian churches, the report said. The true number of those not conducting the child safety checks could be even higher, as most of the roughly 4000 religious groups in NSW were not included in the audit. "Probably the major issue for organisations . . . was that appropriate governance arrangements were either not in place or given little attention," because of a lack of resources "as well as an expectation or perception that someone else did it". Giving evidence to the commission yesterday, the Children's Guardian, Kerryn Boland, said the system of checks, which assess an individual's history of reported inappropriate behaviour with children, recently had been overhauled. These reforms followed a number of failings in the legislation, the commission heard, including one case where a pedophile successfully applied for a teenage boy to live with him despite a finding that the man posed a risk to children. The man, Steven Larkins, was employed at the time as chief executive of the Hunter Aboriginal Children's Service, with court-appointed parental responsibility for some of the most vulnerable children in NSW. A 2003 Working With Children Check conducted by the state government suggested Larkins posed a "medium risk" but this finding was mistakenly sent confidentially to Larkins himself, who was subsequently able to continue in his position. In 2011, the commission heard, an assessment of the children's service carried out by Ms Boland's office found Larkins had arranged for a teenage boy to live with him at home. "There was no documentation as to why the decision was made," Ms Boland said. Ian Eggins, a caseworker with Hunter Aboriginal Children's Service at the time, told the commission he witnessed Larkins "grooming" the boy over several years. "Steven would attend school appointments . . . they would go tenpin bowling." The caseworker said: "(The teenager) stated that Mr Larkins was like a father figure to him, that he had been the only kind of role model in his life." Larkins was jailed last year for indecently assaulting two other boys, as well as possessing child abuse material. The hearing continues.

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William Abbott, a practising Jehovahs Witness at the time, subjected one young girl to a bizarre rape test. Wales, UK.

by Sol Reform in

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/husband-ex-wife-jailed-over-series-6071503 husband and ex-wife jailed over series of historic sex offences20 sep 2013 16:16william abbott, 61, and his ex-wife helen ward sentenced to a total of 26 years for their involvement in crimes dating back three decadesshare on print share on email william abbott andrew price/viewfinder pictures a 61-year-old man has been jailed for 16 years after being convicted of historic sex offences dating back 30 years.

william abbott, a practising jehovahs witness at the time, subjected one young girl to a bizarre rape test.

he told her that she would have to learn to fight off men in later life and tested her to see if she was strong enough to fight off a rapist.

Sol Reform

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/husband-ex-wife-jailed-over-series-6071503

Husband and ex-wife jailed over series of historic sex offences

20 Sep 2013 16:16 William Abbott, 61, and his ex-wife Helen Ward sentenced to a total of 26 years for their involvement in crimes dating back three decades Share on print Share on email William Abbott Andrew Price/Viewfinder Pictures A 61-year-old man has been jailed for 16 years after being convicted of historic sex offences dating back 30 years. William Abbott, a practising Jehovah’s Witness at the time, subjected one young girl to a bizarre “rape test”. He told her that she would have to learn to fight off men in later life and tested her to see if she was strong enough to fight off a rapist. She was not – and he cynically ended up raping her for his own sexual gratification. His former wife Helen Ward, 60, was convicted of aiding and abetting him – and was jailed for ten years. Both Abbot, of Pickering Road in Wallasey, and Ward, of Green Lane in Shotton, were placed on the sex offender register for life. Judge Philip Hughes, sitting at Mold Crown Court, also made them subject of SOPOs, Sexual Offences Prevention Orders, which prevents them being alone with children in the future. Abbott was convicted of two rapes and an attempted rape on a female child and two indecent assaults on a boy. Ward – said to have been controlled by Abbott at the time – was convicted of aiding and abetting rape, attempted rape and indecent assault. They denied all charges but were convicted at an earlier hearing. The judge said that they had both been convicted of serious sexual offences against children going back 30 years, to the early 1980s. They were committed against a background of illicit drug taking. Abbott, he said, was controlling and his victims had been threatened not to disclose what had happened to them. They had blighted the lives of their victims and caused them emotional damage. Abbott had told one victim that she had to undergo a "rape test", the judge explained. He claimed he was doing her a favour so that she might know what to expect from men and learn how to fend them off. But he had cynically raped her. Ward had persuaded the victim to succumb to his advances. “You both know that for this kind of sexual abuse only long custodial sentences are appropriate,” the judge told them. He branded Abbott a domineering man and a bully. Ward had come under his influence and assisted him in what he was doing. The judge said that he had read testimonials written on their behalf which showed that since the offences 30 years ago they had impressed others and had displayed a rather more responsible attitude. Abbott stood with his eyes closed as the 16 year sentence was passed and showed no emotion. Ward stood with her hand over her mouth when the ten year sentence was passed. They were then handcuffed and led to the cell block. Prosecuting barrister Karl Scholz said that the defendants, both practising Jehovah’s Witnesses at the time, had committed the offences 30 years ago and believed that they were hidden in their past. But the victims came forward to explain what had occurred all those years ago. Desmond Lennon, for Abbott, said that his client did not accept the allegations made against him. Dafydd Roberts, for Ward, said that she and her former husband divorced many years ago and she now had a new life. He said it was clear that he had intimidated and used violence against her years ago and that she had come under his influence.

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USA federal law permits prosecution of sexual abuse at any time during the life of the child victim.

by Sol Reform in

http://www.sfgate.com/news/crime/article/ohio-priest-faces-trial-in-sex-abuse-case-4817301.php ohio priest faces trial in sex abuse case updated 12:05 am, monday, september 16, 2013 cincinnati (ap) ohio priest accused of takng a 10-year-old boy to west virginia for sex more than two decades ago faces federal trial in cincinnati.. robert poandl (pohn'-duhl) of the cincinnati-based glenmary home missioners has pleaded not guilty.

his trial was scheduled to begin monday, after u.s. district judge michael barrett rejected a defense motion to dismiss the case on statute of limitations grounds.

the charges were filed 21 years after the alleged abuse while the two visited a church in spencer, west va., in 1991. .

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'Pissed Mom' shares frustration of pedophile plagued church; 'I have been to hell and back'; Judy Jones - a relentless supporter of child abuse victims.

http://www.local12.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/priest-convicted-child-sex-abuse-charges-2967.shtml Priest Convicted of Child Sex Abuse Charges Updated: Friday, September 20 2013, 11:23 PM EDTCINCINNATI (Adam Clements) -- "I can honestly say I have been to hell and back in these last four and a half years." They’re the words of a mother, relieved after hearing one word – Guilty. A jury found Father Robert Poandl guilty of federal sex abuse charges. His victim says the priest took him to visit a church in West Virginia in 1991, and molested him.At the time, the victim was just ten years old. "He has dealt with this for 22 years, until he could finally see justice.” says the victim’s mother. The victim's parents are happy with the legal system, but still disappointed in the church. "In the case of our son,” says the victim’s father, “none of them contacted him. One priest contacted us privately, and that was it. That's all the help we got from the church." The victim’s mother applauds her son’s strength and courage, saying, "I think my son is alive today, because he came forward. If there is anyone out there who has been abused by a priest, or a victim of sexual abuse as a child, by god, tell someone and come forward. "Priest Convicted of Child Sex Abuse Charges Read More at:

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USA federal law permits prosecution of sexual abuse at any time during the life of the child victim.

by Sol Reform in

http://www.sfgate.com/news/crime/article/ohio-priest-faces-trial-in-sex-abuse-case-4817301.php ohio priest faces trial in sex abuse case updated 12:05 am, monday, september 16, 2013 cincinnati (ap) ohio priest accused of takng a 10-year-old boy to west virginia for sex more than two decades ago faces federal trial in cincinnati.. robert poandl (pohn'-duhl) of the cincinnati-based glenmary home missioners has pleaded not guilty.

his trial was scheduled to begin monday, after u.s. district judge michael barrett rejected a defense motion to dismiss the case on statute of limitations grounds.

the charges were filed 21 years after the alleged abuse while the two visited a church in spencer, west va., in 1991. .

Sol Reform

update on non-jw case

http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/state/rev-robert-poandl-ohio-priest-found-guilty-in-child-sexual-abuse-case

Rev. Robert Poandl: Ohio priest found guilty in child sexual abuse case Rev. Robert Poandl Copyright 2013 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Regular Photo Size advertisement ShareThis Posted: 3:57 PM Last Updated: 1 hour and 23 minutes ago By: Greg Noble, WCPO.com By: Anna Langlinai, WCPO.com CINCINNATI - A Catholic priest accused of molesting a 10-year-old boy 22 years ago showed no emotion when he was found guilty of sex charges in federal court Friday. Rev. Robert Poandl, of Fairfield-based Glenmary Home Missioners, was convicted of one count of transportation of a minor across state lines for illicit purposes. Poandl, 72, faces up to 10 years in prison at sentencing. When his verdict was read, Poandl's face didn't move. Around him, there were tears and bursts of emotion. Behind him, a man shouted, "Thank God." No bond was set on Poandl. He was ordered to have no contact with minors and a judge said he will be fitted with a global tracking device. A victims’ advocate group, SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, applauded the verdict. “We are grateful that Fr. Robert Poandl has been found guilty ... However, we are worried that he may receive such a light sentence,” said SNAP director David Clohessy. “We are especially grateful to this brave victim and his family ... Because of their compassion and determination, this dangerous predator will always be publicly known as a child molester. “We hope Fr. Poandl will be spending a long time behind bars away from innocent children.” Judy Jones of SNAP, who attended the trial all week to show support for the victim and his family, said she was "relieved." "We hope that anyone else has been hurt by Bob, to please report it. He can still be punished," Jones said. [NOTE: Graphic details were discussed during testimony that may be difficult to read or considered inappropriate] The jury of eight women and four men had the task of weighing the accuser’s startling testimony against the defense’s claim that the former drug user made it all up. The accuser, now 32, testified that Poandl sodomized him in a West Virginia church rectory in 1991. The man said he suffered nightmares after the attack, experimented with LSD and cocaine, got hooked on Oxycodone and plotted to kill the priest and commit suicide. The accuser testified that Poandl “screwed up my life by raping me.” "I wanted to go and kill him, punish him for what he's done," the accuser said. During closing arguments, the U.S. attorney said Poandl groomed his victim's family by giving them money and earning their trust with the intent to molest the boy. The defense argued that the trip to West Virginia never happened, attacking the accuser's drug use and credibility. Federal prosecutors charged Poandl after a West Virginia state court dismissed sex and assault charges against him in 2010. Outside the courtroom Thursday, Poandl’s brothers, David and Edward, said they believed in Robert’s innocence and they were standing by him during these "dark times." The accuser said Poandl attacked him after he fell asleep on an overnight trip with the priest to Holy Redeemer Church. "I awoke and he was sodomizing me. I cried out, ‘What are you doing to me?’" the accuser said. "He replied, 'We're having sex.'" When they retired for the night, the accuser and Poandl took separate beds in a rectory bedroom, he said. He testified that he woke up a first time and Poandl was fondling him. “He had his hand in my pants fondling my genitals," the accuser said. He said he asked Poandl what he was doing and Poandl said was checking to see if he was wearing underwear. The accuser testified that Poandl went back to his bed, but he awoke again to find Poandl sodomizing him. Prosecution: “Was your underwear off?” Accuser: “Yes.” Prosecution: "Were you on your stomach or your back?” Accuser: “Stomach.” The prosecution asked what the accuser did then. "I just sat there and got raped," he said. Prosecution: "Did he finish?" Accuser: “Yes.” Afterward, the accuser said, Poandl stood up, held out his hands and repeated, "I did a bad thing." “You sinned and I sinned. We need to pray,” Poandl said, according to his accuser. And they both prayed, the accuser said. Poandl also told him “this was between you and me and god and that's all that needs to know,” the accuser said. When the accuser’s mother testified Tuesday, she said she pleaded with her son to go on the overnight trip with Poandl after Poandl had given their struggling family $800 a week earlier. The woman testified that her son at first refused to go, but she persisted. "Father Bob has been so good to us,” she recalled telling her son. The accuser recounted that Wednesday. He said he remembered that it was the “summer before fifth grade.” Read more: http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/state/rev-robert-poandl-ohio-priest-found-guilty-in-child-sexual-abuse-case#ixzz2fTFbxXbm http://www.snapnetwork.org/the_real_victory_came_long_before_the_guilty_verdict?recruiter_id=21019 The real victory came long before the guilty verdict Posted by David Clohessy 333.29pc on September 20, 2013 · Flag Today, an Ohio jury found Fr. Robert Poandl guilty of molesting a boy years ago. http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20130920/NEWS/309200128/Priest-found-guilty-taking-boy-illicit-purposes But in the most crucial sense, this brave victim and his family won long before today. The son won when he found the strength to tell his parents. His parents won the minute they believed their son. The family won when they decided to contact the police. They won again when police believed them. They won again when prosecutors believed them. They won again when criminal charges were filed in West Virginia. They won again when Fr. Poandl was taken off the job. They won again when criminal charges were re-filed in Ohio. They won again when news media (time and time again) put Fr. Poandl’s name out there as a credibly accused child molester, warning families about him and making it impossible for Catholic officials to put him back on the job. Church officials transferred Fr. Poandl roughly 30 times in 44 years (sometimes to the same location twice) in Ohio, Texas, Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Pennsylvania. http://www.bishopaccountability.org/assign/Poandl_Robert_F_ghm.htm Dozens and dozens of Catholic officials, in virtually every one of these places, have done nothing to warn parents, parishioners and the public about Fr. Poandl. In contrast, this courageous family has done everything responsible adults should do when they know about a predator. We are so, so proud of them! We have a simple message to every current and former Catholic church employee and member: It’s never too late to share what you know or suspect with law enforcement officials. It’s up to us to pass on information. And it’s up to police and prosecutors to determine what will help them further prosecute or imprison a criminal. http://www.bishopaccountability.org/assign/Poandl_Robert_F_ghm.htm We are worried that Fr. Poandl may receive a light sentence and spend little or no time behind bars. It’s crucial that the justice system has accurate information about Fr. Poandl and his crimes so that he can be appropriately sentenced. So it’s important for every single person who saw, suspected or suffered his crimes should now come forward to prosecutors. And while we await his sentencing, let’s send our best wishes and deep gratitude to the brave family who has made sure that another child molesting cleric has been exposed and kept away from kids.

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Jehovah Witness victims of Childhood Sex Abuse - and all supporters from California - Urgent Action Alert! Contact Assembly members today!

by Sol Reform in

41 assembly votes are needed.

please contact all assembly members today!

ask them to vote yes on sb 131. call, write, fax, share this flier, talk to your colleagues, hold a press conference, write to newspapers.

Sol Reform

http://theworthyadversary.com/2237-sb-131-needs-your-voice-now

SB 131 Needs Your Voice NOW! Posted by Joelle Casteix on September 19, 2013 in Clergy Abuse Crisis | Subscribe It’s Thursday night and you are probably thinking, “I’m watching Thursday Night Football. There is nothing possible I can do to help convince California Governor Jerry Brown to sign SB 131, the California Child Victims’ Act.” Fortunately, you are WRONG! You can help RIGHT NOW. And we need you. Here is what you can do: 1. Write Governor Brown using the web form here. Tell him that you support SB 131. Here are some reasons why: SB 131 exposes predators who may still be abusing kids RIGHT NOW, SB 131 holds wrong-doers accountable for enabling and covering up child sex abuse, SB 131 helps victims heal from traumatic injury and takes the burden of their care off of social services and taxpayers, SB 131 can help provide valuable evidence of criminal activity that law enforcement can use to put predators behind bars, where they belong. There are many more. If you do tell your own story, keep it short – no more than two-three sentences.

2. Plan to attend tomorrow’s RALLY IN SUPPORT OF SB 131 at the State Capitol.

The rally, organized by concerned citizens in support of SB 131, will be on the lawn to the left of the Capitol steps – 1315 10th Street, between L and N Streets. Attendees will be wearing bright colors. Bring a sign showing your support. If you are a victim, bring a photo of yourself at the age you were abused. Organizers will be meeting at 12:45. The rally starts at 1 pm Whatever you do tonight, do SOMETHING to help victims who have been denied justice. It’s easy, it’s priceless, and you can do it during the Eagles/Chiefs game. - See more at: http://theworthyadversary.com/2237-sb-131-needs-your-voice-now#sthash.cuKQdl1q.xmi4TGqF.dpuf

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Jehovah Witness victims of Childhood Sex Abuse - and all supporters from the State of Pennsylvania - Action Alert to get movement on SOL reform!

by Sol Reform in

http://sol-reform.com/news/pa-residents-action-alert-to-get-movement-on-sol-reform/.

pa residents action alert to get movement on sol reform!

20 may 2013 | pennsylvania .

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http://www.bctv.org/special_reports/safety/rozzi-to-host-press-conference-on-lifting-the-statute-of/article_c6ac2676-216c-11e3-b268-001a4bcf887a.html

Rozzi to Host Press Conference on Lifting the Statute of Limitations in Cases of Child Sexual Abuse Mark Rozzi Posted: Thursday, September 19, 2013 5:00 pm from the PA House of Representatives | 0 comments State Rep. Mark Rozzi, D-Berks, along with state Sen. Rob Teplitz, D-Dauphin, are teaming up to garner support for legislation that would increase the statute of limitations for victims of child sexual abuse to take civil action against alleged abusers. The legislators will hold a news conference at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25 in the East Wing Rotunda of the state Capitol Building in Harrisburg. Those expected to join Rozzi and Teplitz at the news conference include state Reps. Michael McGeehan and Louise Williams Bishop. Additional members of the General Assembly will be in attendance and speaking. Teplitz will unveil S.B. 1103, companion legislation to H.B. 238, coauthored by McGeehan and Rozzi. Both measures would establish a two-year window during which the civil statute of limitations would be suspended to allow past victims of child sex abuse to access the justice system and expose guilty perpetrators. “It is not right that sexual predators are permitted to continue to walk the streets and essentially be protected by the law. It’s time the law is changed to expose these monsters and keep our children safe,” Rozzi said. “Similar legislation in California and Delaware unmasked hundreds of predators and helped to protect a generation from abuse. I encourage the media to attend the event and help us gather as much support as possible to move this legislation and protect Pennsylvania’s children.” More information about the event is available by contacting contact Rozzi’s office at 610-921-8921.

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Jehovah Witness victims of Childhood Sex Abuse - and all supporters from California - Urgent Action Alert! Contact Assembly members today!

by Sol Reform in

41 assembly votes are needed.

please contact all assembly members today!

ask them to vote yes on sb 131. call, write, fax, share this flier, talk to your colleagues, hold a press conference, write to newspapers.

Sol Reform

http://www.snapnetwork.org/rally_in_sacramento_sept_20?recruiter_id=21019

Rally in Sacramento Sept 20 A Rally to Support SB 131: The California Child Victims Act Tell Governor Brown: Sign this Bill! Help show California Governor Jerry Brown that SB 131 is an important child safety legislation that deserves his signature! Join other supporters united in the cause of child safety, civil justice and victim healing! When: Friday, September 20 Please arrive at 12:45 pm Rally scheduled to start at 1 pm Where: The lawn to the left of the State Capitol steps 1315 10th St (between L and N Streets) in Sacramento Participants will be wearing bright colors (neon pink and green) What to Bring: Signs showing your support, childhood photos If you can, wear bright colors. Contact: Teresa Rosson (916) 939-3715 [email protected] Organized by Supporters of SB 131 While SNAP is not an organizer of this event, the organizers have all of our support! For more information about SB 131: http://www.calcasa.org/sb-131 or http://sol-reform.com/News/the-constitutionality-of-s-b-131-an-act-relating-to-damages-childhood-sexual-abuse-statute-of-limitations/ If you cannot make the event, be sure to write Governor Brown to show your support. Here is the link to write letters: http://gov.ca.gov/m_contact.php

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Hazel Dell woman files child sex abuse suit against Jehovah's Witnesses in Washington state

by Sol Reform in

http://www.kptv.com/story/23479184/woman-who-lived-in-hazel-dell-files-child-sex-abuse-suit-against-jehovahs-witnesses.

hazel dell woman files child sex abuse suit against jehovah's witnessesposted: sep 19, 2013 5:17 pm updated: sep 19, 2013 5:27 pm by fox 12 staff - emailvancouver, wa (kptv) - the fourth in a series of child sex abuse civil lawsuits against jehovah's witnesses congregations around the country was filed in washington state this week.

a now 39-year-old woman said she was abused starting at the age of 8 at the hazel dell kingdom hall on 109th street.

Sol Reform

http://www.kptv.com/story/23479184/woman-who-lived-in-hazel-dell-files-child-sex-abuse-suit-against-jehovahs-witnesses

Hazel Dell woman files child sex abuse suit against Jehovah's Witnesses Posted: Sep 19, 2013 5:17 PM Updated: Sep 19, 2013 5:27 PM By FOX 12 Staff - email VANCOUVER, WA (KPTV) - The fourth in a series of child sex abuse civil lawsuits against Jehovah's Witnesses congregations around the country was filed in Washington state this week. A now 39-year-old woman said she was abused starting at the age of 8 at the Hazel Dell Kingdom Hall on 109th Street. The abuse, she alleged, went on for several years. The lawsuit alleges the abuse happened during church activities and bible studies that took place in the homes of elders of the congregation. Lawyers claim the church knew about the abuse but did not take action.