HARRISBURG– State Rep. Cherelle L. Parker, D-Phila.,is proud that her legislation to allow for expert witness testimony in sexual assault trials is headed for the governor's desk. The House concurred unanimously in Senate amendments to H.B.1264 today.
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June 22, 2012 - 8:43am
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The financial impact of child sexual abuse can be devastating – for a variety of reasons. Victims and their families often need immediate resources to pay for therapists, lawyers, medication, etc. Others must take unpaid leave from due to emotional trauma, to attend medical, legal and counseling appointments, and deal with how the assault has impacted their family. There are also serious long-term financial effects.