New York State Child Sex Abuse Statute

Presently, victims of child sex abuse have until their 23rd birthday to prosecute their abuser. Unfortunately, many victims have not even begun to realize the effects of the abuse by that time. So often by the time a victim is strong enough to recognize the damage, realize their rights and take action, it is too late. It is time to write laws that empower victims and stop protecting abusers. Let’s put the punishment where it belongs—on the abusers.