GEORGIA
WSAV
By Shameca Kelley
ATLANTA, GA –
Child sexual abuse impacts 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys before their 18th birthday. Yet, prosecutors say only 1 in 10 actually speak up, but in many cases, not until they are older and well past the statute of limitations for legal action against their abusers.
However, a House Judiciary Committee has passed a new bill, HB 771, which would give victims more time to seek action.
Under current law, child sex abuse victims in the Peach State can only take action against their abusers up to five years after age 18.
If the new bill passes, victims would be able to bring action against his or her abuser up until they reach the age of 30.
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