Tag: New Jersey

Law that Heals Podcast – Episode 1

The Law that Heals Podcast is a podcast discussing current events, organizations, research, and self-care tips relevant to survivors of sexual abuse.

On this episode, we discuss bills and policies that will have an impact on survivors of sexual assault that are currently in the works, including the bill extending the Statute of Limitations in the state of New Jersey.

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Sexually Abusive Boy Scout Leaders in Newark, New Jersey

Arnold Edward Codispoti [Click on name to view IV Perversion File] Arnold Edward Codispoti was a Scout Leader with Newark Troop 65 and Explorer Troop 654.  In addition to being a Scout Leader, Codispoti was a Sergeant with the Essex County  Police. Codispoti directed the Essex Council’s Order of the Arrow program and was named policeman…
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Suspicious Assignment Histories Are Not Just in the Movies: Fr. Thomas Harkin and the Diocese of Camden, NJ

Suspicious Assignment Histories Are Not Just in the Movies: Fr. Thomas Harkin and the Diocese of Camden, NJ

With eight short parish assignments, two leaves of absence, two assignments outside the Diocese, permanent removal as a priest and four sexual abuse lawsuits, Fr. Thomas Harkins has a history right out of the Spotlight movie. One of the most informative aspects of the movie Spotlight, that depicted the Boston Globe’s news coverage of the…
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