Have you been a victim of childhood sex abuse? Many survivors of sexual abuse suffer life-long psychological injuries and damages as a result, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), low self-esteem, depression, flashbacks, self-harm, and substance abuse. It is important for victims to obtain the treatment and care needed to potentially move forward with their lives after such a traumatic event.
Fortunately on February 14, 2019, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed into New York State Law, The Child Victims Act. If you have been a victim of childhood sex abuse, you now have rights under the New York Child Victims Act to hold your abuser accountable. We’ve broken down the specifics of the law below. (more…)
