Current Laws for Child Protection
CHILD USA is tracking laws that are putting children at risk so that we can study and improve those laws to prevent sex abuse and maltreatment, including:
Statutes of Limitation for Child Sex Abuse
Age of Majority, Consent, and Marriage
Religious Liberty Statutes
Medical Neglect Laws
We are investigating the states with inadequate protection laws against child sex abuse, maltreatment, physical abuse, and neglect.
The information regarding child protection laws provided is solely for informational purposes and is not legal advice. To determine the SOL in a particular sex abuse or maltreatment case, contact a lawyer in the state.
2019 Statute of Limitation Reform Legislation
* as of April 22, 2019
Average and Median Age of Child Sexual Abuse Disclosure
From 2014 and 2017 studies
https://www.clinicalkey.com/#!/content/medline/2-s2.0-24669770.
Relative Success of Civil SOL Revival Window Statutes
State Statute of Limitation Rankings
Religious Exemptions to Medical Care of Sick Children - Fall 2017
Religious Exemptions Pertaining to Crimes Against Children
