Baltimore Courts Restart Child Victims Act Cases After Extended Break

Baltimore courts have officially restarted proceedings related to the Child Victims Act, following a five-month suspension of these cases. The pause was initiated due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which significantly impacted court operations.

The Child Victims Act was established to provide survivors of childhood sexual abuse with a chance to seek justice, allowing them to file lawsuits against their abusers and any institutions that may have covered up the abuse.

As the court system begins to process these long-awaited cases, advocates for survivors express hope that the resumption of hearings will lead to greater accountability and healing for victims.

Reported by HarborBeat based on Maryland Daily Record (source).