Child Victims Act and Religious Investigation Services

This document is a report detailing the Child Victims Act, which was signed into law by former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on February 14, 2019. The Act allows individuals who were sexually assaulted as minors to file civil actions against their perpetrators until they reach the age of 55. It also established a special one-year window for victims to pursue lawsuits for previously time-barred claims, which was later extended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. By the end of 2023, approximately 11,000 lawsuits had been filed under this Act. Additionally, the report discusses the role of Anchin in assisting religious organizations with investigations related to sexual abuse claims. It outlines the processes involved in reviewing personnel files to identify potential abusers and creating databases of pertinent information. Anchin's services include providing recommendations and producing comprehensive reports to aid religious organizations in making informed decisions regarding allegations of sexual abuse.