VICTIMS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE – STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR REPORTING/PROSECUTING IN CONNECTICUT

CHILD VICTIMS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE:
There is no limitation for reporting child abuse if the victim is still a child. (under age 18), regardless of how many years have elapsed between the incidence and the report. Report all known or suspected incidents of child abuse to the Connecticut Department of Children and Families Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline (800-842-2288).

TO FIND PROVIDERS IN CONNECTICUT'S COMMUNITY RESOURCES DATABASE:
Search by service name: Child Abuse Hotlines

ADULT VICTIMS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE:
For information on the statute of limitations on cases of child sexual abuse, and whether a case can be prosecuted, call the Sexual Assault Hotline 1-888-999-5545 (1-888-568-8332 en español), or contact the Office of the State’s Attorney at the State of Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice.

TO FIND PROVIDERS IN CONNECTICUT'S COMMUNITY RESOURCES DATABASE:
Search by service name: Sexual Assault Hotlines
Search by service name: State's Attorney

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SOURCE: Connecticut Office of the State’s Attorney; Connecticut Department of Children and Families
PREPARED BY: 211/kq
CONTENT LAST REVIEWED: June2011