System failure: How federal laws shield sexual predators like Dr. Larry Nassar

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

53% : The bankruptcy proceedings re-traumatize victims who seek compensation for the harm done to them, as the bankruptcy courts require their participation by a certain date, and they have to recount in detail what happened to them, with no regard for whether they are ready or able to share their story or to survive the hurry-up-and-wait nature of federal litigation.
38% : One of the most egregious barriers to justice for child sex abuse victims is short statutes of limitations, which stand in the way of both criminal prosecution and civil remedies in many states and for thousands upon thousands of victims.

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