Rep. Gill Protects Abuse Survivors’ Right to Justice
Washington, DC — Congressman Brandon Gill (R-TX) today introduced Trey’s Law, a bipartisan effort that prohibits enforcement of NDAs or confidentiality agreements that prevent victims or witnesses from disclosing child sexual abuse. This legislation strengthens protections for victims to ensure that child abusers cannot compel them into silence. Congresswoman Julie Johnson (D-TX) is the colead on this […]
Advocates push HB 4227 to end statute of limitations, NDAs for child sexual abuse
Spurred by a national effort and a local survivor, legislation to invalidate non-disclosure agreements in child sexual abuse cases and eliminate the statute of limitations for prosecuting such crimes faces concerns in the Oklahoma State Senate after passing the House unanimously. HB 4227 advanced from the House 80-0 in March and has been assigned to the […]
Multi-pronged attack is needed to wage war on child abuse
Those cruising past Warren G Harding High School or Boardman Park this month cannot help but notice the gargantuan garden of colorful pinwheels planted firmly in the ground and spinning whimsically in the wind. That plethora of 2,500 total pinwheels is designed to grab attention to a noble but challenging cause: preventing child abuse and […]
From the Capitol: A challenging legislative session with successful action on some bills
This was my 19th year working at the Georgia Capitol on legislation dealing with social and moral issues. It was my 13th year with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. This year was very busy, with a lot of new legislation and a lot of changes to current legislation in the final days. More than 2,000 […]
‘Trey’s Law’ introduced in Ohio to prevent silencing of child sexual abuse survivors
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A recently introduced Ohio bill aims to ban nondisclosure and confidentiality agreements regarding child sexual abuse. Reps. Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) and Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) introduced House Bill 723, named “Trey’s Law,” in early March. The measure would bar anyone from entering into a legal agreement that prohibits an individual from notifying […]
It starts with us: Local leaders call for community wide approach to child abuse prevention
MANSFIELD — We are all responsible for preventing child abuse. That was the prevailing message at Wednesday’s rally hosted by Richland County Children Services in honor of Child Abuse Awareness Month. Awareness efforts often focus on recognizing the signs of child abuse and reporting them to local authorities.
Ban on child sexual abuse NDAs passes Georgia General Assembly
ATLANTA — Victims of childhood sexual abuse can’t be silenced by nondisclosure agreements in legal settlements, according to a bill that cleared the Georgia General Assembly on Thursday. The Senate voted unanimously to approve the bill, which is called Trey’s Law in memory of Trey Carlock, a former Atlanta-area resident who was sexually abused at a Missouri […]
All about Trey’s Act: The bill that seeks to end NDAs in child abuse cases
The legislation was named in honor of Trey Carlock, a young Texas man who took his own life at age 28 after years of dealing with the aftermath of childhood sexual abuse and legal restrictions that prevented him from speaking publicly. In mid-March, a bipartisan group of senators introduced the Terminating Restrictive Enforcement of Confidentiality […]
‘Trey’s Law’ gains more momentum with Alabama signing
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey held a ceremonial signing of Trey’s Law (SB-30) March 30. The law prohibits nondisclosure agreements in civil cases involving sexual abuse, sexual assault and trafficking in the interest of public safety. Effective Oct. 1, Trey’s Law deems these NDAs void and unenforceable in Alabama, ensuring survivors can share their stories without fear […]
Podcast: Trey’s Law—Protecting the Victims of Child Sex Abuse
Sen. Ted Cruz joins Verdict to break down Trey’s Law, a bipartisan bill that would prohibit non-disclosure agreements from being used to silence child sexual abuse survivors. The legislation is named after Trey Carlock, a Texas man who was abused at a Missouri summer camp and later died by suicide after being pressured to sign […]