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AWK Survivor Advocate Attorneys fight for survivors of SA and exploitation nationwide.

Rhode Island lawmakers have passed legislation creating a two-year revival window for survivors of clergy s*xual abuse t...
06/12/2026

Rhode Island lawmakers have passed legislation creating a two-year revival window for survivors of clergy s*xual abuse to file civil lawsuits previously barred by the statute of limitations. The legislation now awaits final approval by both chambers before heading to the governor.

"Statutes of limitations have long been one of the most powerful tools institutions use to escape accountability for child s*xual abuse," said Hillary Nappi, Partner at AWK SAA. "Rhode Island's revival window works because it meets survivors where they actually are, not where the law assumed they would be. This legislation gives survivors the chance to be heard and to hold both abusers and the institutions that shielded them accountable. Every state should be paying attention."

AWK Survivor Advocate Attorneys remains committed to standing with survivors, demanding institutional accountability, and fighting for every legal avenue that gives them access to justice.

Read more here: https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/rhode-island-moves-to-give-s*x-abuse-survivors-another-chance-for-accountability

AWK Survivor Advocate Attorneys is investigating the recent arrests stemming from an undercover operation in Fishkill, N...
06/05/2026

AWK Survivor Advocate Attorneys is investigating the recent arrests stemming from an undercover operation in Fishkill, New York, in which five men were charged in connection with the s*xual exploitation of minors, including a licensed child therapist who worked with children through Thompson Counseling Services.

When someone in a position of professional trust is alleged to have exploited that access, the harm to families extends well beyond the criminal case. Civil claims against individuals and institutions that failed to screen or supervise those in their care may be available to affected families, and acting quickly to understand those options matters.

AWK Survivor Advocate Attorneys represents survivors of child s*xual abuse and exploitation, including cases involving trusted professionals and institutional failures. If your family has been affected by this case, contact us today for a free, confidential consultation.

Read more: https://awk-saa.com/hudson-valley-sa-investigation/

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our natio...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. At AWK Survivors Advocate Attorneys, we stand with and support our military community, today and every day.

Nearly 1,800 survivors could lose their day in court not because their claims lack merit, but because trauma made it imp...
05/22/2026

Nearly 1,800 survivors could lose their day in court not because their claims lack merit, but because trauma made it impossible to remember exact dates. The New York State Senate just voted 57-3 to change that.

Hillary Nappi, Partner at AWK Survivor Advocate Attorneys, was featured in Law.com about the Senate's passage of S9848, which would ease pleading requirements for survivors bringing claims under the Child Victims Act and Adult Survivors Act. The bill now heads to the Assembly.

"Asking a survivor to recall the exact date and time of their abuse isn't a legal standard; it's a barrier designed to keep them out of court," Hillary said.
We stand with survivors and with the lawmakers fighting to ensure the legal system works for them, not against them.

Read the full story here: https://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/05/13/attorney-greets-ny-senate-action-to-give-lifeline-to-hundreds-of-child-and-adult-victims-claims-/

This past Sunday, the AWK Survivor Advocate Attorneys team laced up their sneakers and hit the pavement for a great caus...
05/20/2026

This past Sunday, the AWK Survivor Advocate Attorneys team laced up their sneakers and hit the pavement for a great cause.

We were proud to sponsor a food truck and run in the Blythedale Children's Hospital 5K, the spring fundraiser of the Blythedale Advisory Council, bringing together the community to help children manage significant health conditions and support their families through it all.

At AWK SAA, advocacy doesn't stop in the courtroom. We're grateful for the opportunity to stand alongside families who need it most, and to do it alongside such an incredible team.

Thank you to everyone who organized, ran, volunteered, and showed up. Here's to making a difference, one step at a time.

CHILD USA has filed a key amicus brief in Pennsylvania to champion survivors' rights, pushing back against barriers in c...
05/07/2026

CHILD USA has filed a key amicus brief in Pennsylvania to champion survivors' rights, pushing back against barriers in child abuse cases.

At AWK Survivor Advocate Attorneys, we share this mission, representing survivors of online exploitation and abuse nationwide through powerful civil litigation.

CHILD USA has filed a key amicus brief in Pennsylvania to champion survivors' rights, pushing back against barriers in c...
05/07/2026

CHILD USA has filed a key amicus brief in Pennsylvania to champion survivors' rights, pushing back against barriers in child abuse cases. At AWK Survivor Advocate Attorneys, we share this mission, representing survivors of online exploitation and abuse nationwide through powerful civil litigation.

AWK SAA Partner Hillary Nappi will take the stage at the American Association for Justice's Sexual Assault Litigation Co...
05/06/2026

AWK SAA Partner Hillary Nappi will take the stage at the American Association for Justice's Sexual Assault Litigation College, May 28–30, 2026, in Washington, D.C.

Hillary will lead a session on one of the most technically demanding and deeply sensitive fronts in s*xual assault litigation: electronic image abuse. Her presentation, part of a broader e-discovery session titled "Sword and Shield," will address how attorneys can navigate a client's electronic data in s*x abuse cases—using it as both a tool for accountability and a shield for survivors who deserve to have their privacy and dignity protected throughout the legal process.

AWK attorneys remain committed to staying at the forefront of the evolving challenges in s*xual assault litigation—because survivors deserve attorneys who are leading the charge, not just keeping pace with it.

Every year on the last Wednesday of April, people around the world wear denim in solidarity with survivors of s*xual ass...
04/29/2026

Every year on the last Wednesday of April, people around the world wear denim in solidarity with survivors of s*xual assault.

Denim Day began in response to a court ruling in Italy that overturned a s*xual assault conviction on the grounds that the victim's jeans were too tight to remove without her cooperation, and the idea that clothing can imply consent. That harmful logic still shows up today in courtrooms, conversations, and in the questions survivors are asked when they come forward.

Today at AWK Survivor Advocate Attorneys, we are wearing denim, and inviting you to join us in standing against victim-blaming in every form. Solidarity can be as simple as wearing denim, listening without judgment, or challenging a misconception when you hear one.

Awareness is more than a statistic... it’s a call to action. This April, we’re turning those numbers into meaningful sup...
04/28/2026

Awareness is more than a statistic... it’s a call to action. This April, we’re turning those numbers into meaningful support, advocacy, and change for survivors.

The realities behind s*xual violence are urgent, and they remind us why education, empathy, and accountability matter every day.

AWK Survivor Advocate Attorneys offers free, confidential consultations through our website for those seeking guidance or support.

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