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FACTSHEET:
Extensions of the Criminal & Civil Statutes of Limitations in Child Sexual Abuse Cases

Most states have laws limiting the time during which crimes other than murder may be prosecuted. All states have time limitations for bringing a lawsuit to recover money for damages from the wrongdoing of another -- a civil action. In recent years, many states have adopted extensions to their criminal and civil statutes of limitation for cases of child sexual abuse and in certain other sexual assault cases. The length of the extension varies greatly between the states.

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Resource Guide: Community Healthcare Network : Caribbean House Health Center*

Address:
1167 Nostrand Ave., Crown Heights
Brooklyn, NY
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Contact: Joi Brummond , Program Director
Phone: (718) 778-0198
Fax: 718 221-8169
E-Mail: brummond@chnnyc.org
Languages: Spanish, French
Website: Go
Hours: M-F 9-5, Tues 12-8
Handicapped Accessible

Populations Served:

All ages and populations served. Including undocumented immigrants and offenders.

Fees for Services:

Free or low cost health care. Pregnancy, STI and HIV Testings are free.

Medical Services:

  • STI and HIV tests, examinations.
  • Mental Health Care

Advocacy:

  • Social worker available for all referrals

Counseling:

  • Short Term Individual mental health
  • Long term Individual mental health care
  • Group Counseling for HIV services

Other Services:

  • Informational and referral programs

Educational / Training Services:

  • HIV care
  • Safe sex practices

Special Considerations:

We respect client confidentiality, ages 18 and under do not need parental permission for exams and testing.

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