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Are You A Survivor of Childhood Sexual Abuse By A Pastor Or Ministry Member?<\/h2>\n

Newly passed amendment opens a limited \u201clook-back window\u201d in which child sexual abuse survivors can pursue claims that had been previously time barred.<\/span><\/p>\n

Finally, survivors of sexual abuse now have the opportunity, within a limited period of time, to seek justice for the abuse they suffered.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Statute of Limitations Has Been Lifted for a Limited Time<\/span><\/h2>\n

The statute of limitations doesn’t apply. Your case may qualify even if the abuse occurred decades ago.<\/p>\n

Survivors of Southern Baptist Convention church sexual abuse will not be silenced.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our attorneys are ready to help. If you would like to learn how we use the civil justice system to hold churches accountable for their abuses,\u00a0<\/span>please contact us for a free & confidential consultation.<\/p>\n