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Helping Victims of Child Sexual Abuse

If you are a survivor of child sexual abuse by a clergy or religious leader, school teacher, or authority figure you are entitled to justice for suffering the ultimate betrayal of trust. At The Law Offices of Betti & Associates we are on a mission to help yesterday's & todays sexually abused and clergy abuse victims confront their perpetrators today and become "survivors!"

Attorneys' Experience With Child Sex Abuse Cases Matters

With extensive years of litigation experience Michele Betti has helped over 140 victims of child sexual abuse against entities in secular society and religious clergy. Betti & Associates compassionate legal counsel will guide you through the legal waters in a confidential setting as well as bring in resources to help support you and your emotional well-being. In court, Betti & Associates will vigorously represent you to obtain full and fair compensation for all your physical and emotional injuries.

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In the Pursuit of Justice against Sex Offenders, How are Criminal Courts Doing?

By MICHELE M. BETTI | b&a opinions | January 28, 2011 When the New York State Sex Offender Registration Act took effect on January 21, 1996, the aim of the original statute was to assist local law enforcement agencies and to protect communities by requiring sex offenders to register with the State, thus, providing information to [...]

New York and through out the USA Catholic Church lobbying to block legislation reforms that extend statutes of limitations.

The Catholic Church has been lobbying against the interests of child abuse victims in state legislatures around the country. In recent weeks, lobbying by the church has blocked measures in Wisconsin, Arizona and Connecticut intended to widen the legal window for victims to file lawsuits against hidden predators.

West Ridge Academy aka Utah Boys Ranch Sexual & Physical Abuse Case

13 January 2012

Betti & Associates News Coverage. Copy of the Eric Norwood complaint against West Ridge Academy aka Utah Boys Ranch (pdf)

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Why New York Should Pass The Markey Bill To Provide Sexual Abuse Victims Justice

10 January 2012

IN THE WAKE OF PENN STATE AND NOW SYRACUSE, NEW YORK CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE TURNS TO THE SECULAR ARENA By MICHELE M. BETTI | b&a opinions With the news of Penn State and now Syracuse University, child sexual abuse has become mainstream USA. It is no longer just a “religious” issue. You readily hear horrific [...]

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Governor Abercrombie of Hawaii Gives Final Approval On 2011 Legislative Bills – Senate Bill 217 does not make the cut

31 August 2011

Why Are Governors Vetoing Child Sexual Abuse Legislation Across The Country? By MICHELE BETTI | b&a opinions On July 12, 2011, Governor Neil Abercrombie signed into law the last of the measures from the 2011 legislative session. In total, Governor Abercrombie enacted 235 measures and vetoed 17; seven bills became law without his signature. Senate Bill [...]

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Federal Bankruptcy Judge in Delaware Approves $77 Million Settlement for Abuse Victims Against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wilmington

29 August 2011

By MICHELE BETTI | b&a opinions As a mechanism for evading liability, the Diocese of Wilmington, Delaware filed its Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition October 18, 2009. Recently, a federal bankruptcy judge in Delaware approved a $77 million settlement for child sexual abuse victims against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wilmington. Confirming a reorganization plan for [...]

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News: Betti & Associates Published In May Issue of The Advocate

28 May 2011

Attorney Michele Betti of Betti And Associates Law Firm Specializing in representing survivors of sexual abuse published article Damages How to present non-physical injuries and damages. in the  May 2011 edition of Journal of Consumer Attorneys Associations For Southern California The Advocate, Perspective From The Bench. The article topic is showing the value of using [...]

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Illinois Changes its Sexual Abuse Statute of Limitations

28 January 2011

Illinois Statute of Limitations In Sex Abuse Cases Illinois Sex Abuse Civil Statute of Limitations Civil Statute of Limitations In Illinois Delayed SOL for Childhood Sexual Abuse Suits : 18 Years Old + 20 Years (used to be 18 + 10). 735 I.L.C.S. § 5/13-202.2(b)-(d). There is Tolling during manipulation, fraud, threat, or intimidation. Discovery [...]

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Supporting Victims of Abuse

18 December 2010

Guest Post by Dr. Jamie J. Romo Author of  “Healing The Sexually Abused Heart” While there may not be the perfect, right thing to say to someone who shares that they have been sexually abused as a child, there are some wrong things to say. Things like, ‘just get over it’ or ‘forgive and forget’ [...]

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Florida Legislature Lifts The Statute of Limitations On Sexual Abuse Cases For Survivors Who Were Under 16 At The Time Of Abuse.

01 July 2010

Child Sexual Abuse, Statute of Limitations, Sexual Abuse Legislation, Victims, Sexual Predators Win For Floridians – Florida Legislature Lifts The Statute Of Limitations On Sexual Abuse Cases For Children Who Were Under 16 Years Of Age At The Time The Abuse Occurred. By MICHELE BETTI | b&a opinions Hooray for Florida!  Finally a state that [...]

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IS THERE A COORDINATED EFFORT BY THE CATHOLIC CHURCH TO PROTECT ASSETS FROM ABUSE VICTIMS?

01 July 2010

Dan Rather currently is investigating how the Roman Catholic Church has been hiding and shielding assets from victims of priest abuse. Orsborn, writing on behalf of the Organization of Parishes in a March 29 memo, laid out for pastors a step-by-step plan to create new bank accounts and said permission to transfer funds had been granted by the judge. The organization was formed shortly after the diocese filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Feb. 27.

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Why Are The Names Of Sex Offender Priests Being Redacted From Cardinal Mahoney’s Deposition Transcript?

01 July 2010

Why are the names of sex offender predator priests being redacted from the deposition transcript of Archbishop Roger Mahony? Such action given the documented collusion of those in authority in protecting and covering up for sexually abusive clerics is troubling. Mahoney, Bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles provided deposition testimony under oath a few weeks ago.

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