If you are a survivor of child sexual abuse by a clergy or religious leader, school teacher, or authority figure you are entitled to justice for suffering the ultimate betrayal of trust. At The Law Offices of Betti & Associates we are on a mission to help yesterday's & todays sexually abused and clergy abuse victims confront their perpetrators today and become "survivors!"
With extensive years of litigation experience Michele Betti has helped over 140 victims of child sexual abuse against entities in secular society and religious clergy. Betti & Associates compassionate legal counsel will guide you through the legal waters in a confidential setting as well as bring in resources to help support you and your emotional well-being. In court, Betti & Associates will vigorously represent you to obtain full and fair compensation for all your physical and emotional injuries.
17 March 2012
February 29, 2012: By MICHELE M. BETTI | b&a opinions Assemblywoman Margaret Markey held a press conference on February 28, 2012 in support of her Child Victims Act. At the conference she unveiled her plan to bring the Child Victims Act legislation before the Albany floor later this year. Her bill would open up a [...]
15 March 2012
Harassing victims of Child Sexual Abuse by going after advocate and support group SNAP who has been subpoenaed five times in Kansas City and ST Louis to turn over all documents in two Missouri cases which could disclose more that two decades of emails - the Catholic Church is turning its aim to fight victim support group SNAP
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09 February 2012
California, Child Sexual Abuse, Victims, Sexual Predators, Sexual Abuse Legislation, First Graders, Children FEBRUARY 8, 2012: CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE SINKING TO NEW LOWS…WHEN A GAME OF TAG IS JUST A GAME OF TAG. By MICHELE M. BETTI | b&a opinions Last week in California’s Contra Costa County, a principal suspended a 6 year-old student for [...]
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13 January 2012
Betti & Associates News Coverage. Copy of the Eric Norwood complaint against West Ridge Academy aka Utah Boys Ranch (pdf)
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10 January 2012
IN THE WAKE OF PENN STATE AND NOW SYRACUSE, NEW YORK CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE TURNS TO THE SECULAR ARENA By MICHELE M. BETTI | b&a opinions With the news of Penn State and now Syracuse University, child sexual abuse has become mainstream USA. It is no longer just a “religious” issue. You readily hear horrific [...]
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31 August 2011
Why Are Governors Vetoing Child Sexual Abuse Legislation Across The Country? By MICHELE BETTI | b&a opinions On July 12, 2011, Governor Neil Abercrombie signed into law the last of the measures from the 2011 legislative session. In total, Governor Abercrombie enacted 235 measures and vetoed 17; seven bills became law without his signature. Senate Bill [...]
29 August 2011
By MICHELE BETTI | b&a opinions As a mechanism for evading liability, the Diocese of Wilmington, Delaware filed its Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition October 18, 2009. Recently, a federal bankruptcy judge in Delaware approved a $77 million settlement for child sexual abuse victims against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wilmington. Confirming a reorganization plan for [...]
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28 May 2011
Attorney Michele Betti of Betti And Associates Law Firm Specializing in representing survivors of sexual abuse published article Damages How to present non-physical injuries and damages. in the May 2011 edition of Journal of Consumer Attorneys Associations For Southern California The Advocate, Perspective From The Bench. The article topic is showing the value of using [...]
28 January 2011
Illinois Statute of Limitations In Sex Abuse Cases Illinois Sex Abuse Civil Statute of Limitations Civil Statute of Limitations In Illinois Delayed SOL for Childhood Sexual Abuse Suits : 18 Years Old + 20 Years (used to be 18 + 10). 735 I.L.C.S. § 5/13-202.2(b)-(d). There is Tolling during manipulation, fraud, threat, or intimidation. Discovery [...]
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18 December 2010
Guest Post by Dr. Jamie J. Romo Author of “Healing The Sexually Abused Heart” While there may not be the perfect, right thing to say to someone who shares that they have been sexually abused as a child, there are some wrong things to say. Things like, ‘just get over it’ or ‘forgive and forget’ [...]
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