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    Default Statute of Limitation on Child Abuse

    I was a victim of child abuse (physical and psychological) from age 7 to 9. I recently found my abuser working in a hospital as a Pediatric Nurse. I contacted the hospital administrator and made a formal complaint. She was transfered to another unit within the hospital. I would like to know if I can still press charges against her, for what she did to me as a child, although, I am an adult now? Thank you for your time and consideration. This issue involves child abuse or neglect in the State of: Phoenix, Arizona and The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

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    Default Re: Statute of Limitation on Child Abuse

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    I was a victim of child abuse (physical and psychological) from age 7 to 9. I recently found my abuser working in a hospital as a Pediatric Nurse. I contacted the hospital administrator and made a formal complaint. She was transfered to another unit within the hospital. I would like to know if I can still press charges against her, for what she did to me as a child, although, I am an adult now? Thank you for your time and consideration. This issue involves child abuse or neglect in the State of: Phoenix, Arizona and The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
    Who was this person to you? How many years ago ws it?

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    Default Re: Statute of Limitation on Child Abuse

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    I was a victim of child abuse (physical and psychological) from age 7 to 9. I recently found my abuser working in a hospital as a Pediatric Nurse. I contacted the hospital administrator and made a formal complaint. She was transfered to another unit within the hospital. I would like to know if I can still press charges against her, for what she did to me as a child, although, I am an adult now? Thank you for your time and consideration. This issue involves child abuse or neglect in the State of: Phoenix, Arizona and The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

    First, the psychological abuse probably wouldn't result in criminal charges even if it was happening today. Unless there was some substantial time of being confined like an animal, having to eat feces, or some EXTREME behavior involved, prosecutors don't pick up the charge, because they often can't win it.

    Second, in order to determine if criminal charges are involved, authorities need to know the exact time frame - because they have to apply the laws in effect at that time. Your age at the time and now will also play a role in determining eligibility to pursue a case (you really need to contact the law enforcement agencies in question and let THEM determine this).

    Third, unless this person confesses, or unless you have some SUBSTANTIAL evidence, you should be aware that at this stage there may not be much that CAN be investigated.

    Finally, you need to be VERY careful about running around telling people, especially his employers, about your ALLEGATIONS. I understand that you won't feel that's fair, but if he hasn't had his day in court yet, you open yourself up to be abused even MORE when he slaps a nasty court case or restraining order against you. There's a system in place, and rather than take it upon yourself to dish a little justice (which IS understandable), be patient and work within the framework that has the ability to hold him accountable properly.

    Contact the police in Phoenix and go from there.

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    Default Re: Statute of Limitation on Child Abuse

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    Who was this person to you? How many years ago ws it?
    I am 37 now, and it was my stepmother.

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    First, the psychological abuse probably wouldn't result in criminal charges even if it was happening today. Unless there was some substantial time of being confined like an animal, having to eat feces, or some EXTREME behavior involved, prosecutors don't pick up the charge, because they often can't win it.

    Second, in order to determine if criminal charges are involved, authorities need to know the exact time frame - because they have to apply the laws in effect at that time. Your age at the time and now will also play a role in determining eligibility to pursue a case (you really need to contact the law enforcement agencies in question and let THEM determine this).

    Third, unless this person confesses, or unless you have some SUBSTANTIAL evidence, you should be aware that at this stage there may not be much that CAN be investigated.

    Finally, you need to be VERY careful about running around telling people, especially his employers, about your ALLEGATIONS. I understand that you won't feel that's fair, but if he hasn't had his day in court yet, you open yourself up to be abused even MORE when he slaps a nasty court case or restraining order against you. There's a system in place, and rather than take it upon yourself to dish a little justice (which IS understandable), be patient and work within the framework that has the ability to hold him accountable properly.

    Contact the police in Phoenix and go from there.
    Thank you for responding........ I will follow your advice , and start the process with the proper authorities.

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