by Carina Nixon
Honduras

Honduras

Honduras CHILD SEX ABUSE SOLs   Current Criminal SOL Crimes Custodial Sentence SOL *1 Rape and statutory rape *2 Basic type: 9 to 13 years custodial sentence.Aggravated type: Increased by one third if use of violence/intimidation and victim child <14yo. 15 years. Tolling (suspension)SOL...

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Colombia

Colombia

Colombia CHILD SEX ABUSE SOLs   Ver SOL Penal Local En Español View Local Criminal SOL In Spanish  Current Criminal SOL Crimes Custodial Sentence Ground *1 Aggravated homicide (Art 103, 103.A and 104 Col. Pen. Code) Homicide AND Victim <18yo AND  Aggravating circumstances (paragraphs...

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Argentina

Argentina

Argentina CHILD SEX ABUSE SOLs   Ver SOL Penal Local En Español View Local Criminal SOL In Spanish  Current Criminal SOL Crimes Custodial Sentence SOL *1   Sexual abuse *2Person < 13yo OR Any person if use of:- Violence- Threats- Coercive/ intimidating abuse of a relationship of...

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Chile

Chile

Chile CHILD SEX ABUSE SOLs   CURRENT CIVIL SOL Current Criminal SOL Crimes Custodial Sentence SOL *1 Child abduction in conjunction with rape *2 Lock up or detain a person causing his/her deprivation of liberty (Art. 141) AND Victim < 18yo (Art. 94 bis and art. 142) AND Perpetrator commits...

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Annual Gala Awards Fundraiser

Annual Gala Awards Fundraiser

CHILD USA’s Annual GalaWe Are Grateful to Our Donors and Grantors Who Allow Our Work to Continue.Meet the Honorees!Page through our virtual interactive program for the 2025 Gala!View our 2023 Gala!View our 2024 Gala!Save the Date! Join us in Philadelphia at the National Constitution Center on...

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The History of Children’s Rights

The History of Children’s Rights

CHILD USA is working every day to ensure that children have a seat at the policy table to ensure their rights are protected. But why is this something we need to fight for? At the founding of our country, only the rights of a select few were included in the protections written by our Founding...

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