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	Bearing Witness in Virginia Votf's in the Vineyard February 4, 2011 http://votf.org/vineyard/Feb4_2011/index.html The Commonwealth of Virginia is hearing testimony on proposed legislation that would increase the state's Statute of Limitations from 2 years to 25. Child Protection and Survivor Support committee member Bill Casey of Alexandria, VA attended the hearings with several friends who are survivors of sexual abuse as minors. We invite you to read about their experiences, as they spoke in favor of the proposed legislation; SB 1145: AP story on Senate Subcommittee Hearing on 1/27/11: http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Bills-would-give-more-time-to-sue-over-sex-abuse-980965.php We encourage you to post your comments on the CPSS Forum, found by visiting www.votf.org. Click on Child Protection and Survivor Support (in the left hand margin); scroll down to and click on "What you can do." "Wayne's witness was an act of courage," remarked Bill Casey. Also read Bill's statements, made on behalf of Voice of the Faithful. Bill is currently serving his fifth year as a national VOTF trustee. AP story on Wayne Dorough: http://www.valleynewslive.com/Global/story.asp?S=13932230&clienttype=printable Of related interest, meet three of these brave survivors as they share their stories of sexual abuse in a Laurel, MD public access television interview, "Coming Out of the Shadows of Sexual Abuse," hosted by Bill Casey. Three points that CPSS and VOTF wish to stress are: Survivors/Victims want to tell their stories - they need to be heard. Survivors want to see their abusers brought to justice and ensure that other children will be protected. Many organizations, such as VOTF, and individuals, support survivors/victims in meaningful, supportive ways.
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