There is no deadline on trauma. For Colorado survivors, there shouldn’t be one on justice, either.
In an inspiring move for survivors, Colorado lawmakers are once again pushing to eliminate the civil statute of limitations for child sexual abuse — a reform that would allow victims to file lawsuits no matter how long ago the abuse occurred.
This isn’t just about changing a law. It’s about changing the lives of countless survivors who’ve been silenced by shame, fear, or systems that protect perpetrators over people.
At Andreozzi + Foote we understand the trauma of sexual abuse. As a result, we decade our time to advocating for those still trapped in silence.
Why Statute of Limitations Reform Matters
The average age a survivor of child sexual abuse comes forward is 52 years old.
Let that sink in.
Most survivors spend decades — not months, not years — decades processing their trauma before they are ready to speak out, let alone take legal action. The idea that justice should be bound by a narrow legal timeline is not just outdated — it’s unjust.
Civil statute of limitations laws don’t protect survivors they protect:
- predators.
- institutions that failed to stop them.
- secrets that keep abuse cycles alive.
What Colorado Is Proposing
The new proposal amends the Colorado Constitution to remove the civil statute of limitations for child sexual abuse cases, opening a permanent window that allows survivors to file civil lawsuits at any time, no matter when the abuse occurred.
Colorado can be a part of growing wave of states that are acknowledging a simple truth: healing is not linear, and survivors should never be punished for the time it takes to find their voice.
Civil Lawsuits Are a Path to Justice — and Prevention
Some critics claim that statute of limitations reform focuses on money.
But here’s the truth: Survivors use civil lawsuits to demand accountability.
Allowing survivors to:
- Hold individuals and institutions responsible
- Expose patterns of abuse and cover-up
- Force transparency and policy change
- Reclaim their power and begin to heal
At Andreozzi + Foote, we represent survivors across the country in states where statute of limitations reform has transformed lives. We’ve watched civil litigation validate survivors, expose the truth, and force powerful institutions to take responsibility—often stopping future abuse in the process.
We do this work to prevent harm. To demand accountability.
To say with absolute clarity: We see you. We believe you. And we will never put a timer on your truth.
What Survivors in Colorado Should Know
As this legislation moves forward, it’s crucial for survivors to understand that:
- Your story matters, whether the abuse happened 5 or 50 years ago.
- If this bill passes, you could soon have the right to file a lawsuit, even if you were previously told it was “too late.”
- Now is the time to speak with an attorney who understands trauma, law, and justice.
At Andreozzi + Foote, we are proud to stand behind survivors and advocate for their rights. Our trauma-informed legal team offers free and confidential consultations for survivors in Colorado and across the country. Call 1-866-753-5458
No Expiration Date on Justice
Statutes of limitations are a relic of a system that never truly worked for survivors. Colorado has a chance to change that — to lead the way in showing that justice isn’t about timelines. It’s about truth. It’s about healing. And it’s about finally, fully listening to the voices that have been ignored for too long.
To the Colorado lawmakers leading this charge:
Thank you.
And, to the survivors still waiting to be heard:
You are not too late. You are right on time.
Survivors in Colorado We listen. We believe you. And we fight for your right to justice — without limits.
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