Erin noted a correction to the minutes: she was present at that meeting. V. PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Nancee Brown – A. COUNSELING FOR ADULTS WITH GUARDIANS The Public Affairs Committee recommends that ICASA support the concept of legislation that expands the right of guardians to access more counseling sessions and does not add barriers to access that are not currently in the law. The Governing Body approved the recommendation by consensus. Pete Resnick asked if we want unlimited sessions. Polly said we support unlimited. Jim noted the language in the recommendation should with say “adults The Governing Body approved the recommendation by consensus guardians.” as amended. B. POSTING DCFS HOTLINE NUMBER IN SCHOOLS The Public Affairs Committee recommends that ICASA remain neutral, but stay involved in, legislation to post a child abuse hotline number in schools and keep the committee updated on progress. The Governing Body approved the recommendation by consensus. C. STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS The Public Affairs Committee recommends that ICASA continue to support legislation that removes criminal statutes of limitation for sex crimes. The Governing Body approved the recommendation by consensus. D. SB2151 AMENDS THE CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION ACT TO – ALLOW COMPENSATION FOR LEGAL EXPENSES The Public Affairs Committee recommends that ICASA oppose legislation, as written, to allow Crime Victim Compensation funds or VCVA funds to be used for private attorneys to represent victims whose rights have been violated. Polly noted our opposition is about not having a cap on the amount. The Governing Body approved the recommendation by consensus.
Erin noted a correction to the minutes: she was present at that meeting. V. PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE – Nancee Brown A. COUNSELING FOR ADULTS WITH GUARDIANS The Public Affairs Committee recommends that ICASA support the concept of legislation that expands the right of guardians to access more counseling sessions and does not add barriers to access that are not currently in the law. The Governing Body approved the recommendation by consensus. Pete Resnick asked if we want unlimited sessions. Polly said we support unlimited. Jim noted the language in the recommendation should say “adults with guardians.” The Governing Body approved the recommendation by consensus as amended. B. POSTING DCFS HOTLINE NUMBER IN SCHOOLS The Public Affairs Committee recommends that ICASA remain neutral, but stay involved in, legislation to post a child abuse hotline number in schools and keep the committee updated on progress. The Governing Body approved the recommendation by consensus. C. STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS The Public Affairs Committee recommends that ICASA continue to support legislation that removes criminal statutes of limitation for sex crimes. The Governing Body approved the recommendation by consensus. D. SB2151 – AMENDS THE CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION ACT TO ALLOW COMPENSATION FOR LEGAL EXPENSES The Public Affairs Committee recommends that ICASA oppose legislation, as written, to allow Crime Victim Compensation funds or VCVA funds to be used for private attorneys to represent victims whose rights have been violated. Polly noted our opposition is about not having a cap on the amount. The Governing Body approved the recommendation by consensus.