As is discussed in part 1 of this series,
Nun sexual abuse is more prevalent than most originally thought. If
that is the case, then why have there not been as many lawsuits for
sexual abuse involving nuns? This article discusses some of the unique
aspects of bringing civil claims relating to sexual abuse by nuns.
There is no question that civil lawsuits have played a major role in exposing and understanding clergy sexual abuse. In fact, Fr. Thomas Doyle, one of the heroes of the child protection movement in the Catholic church stated “The twists and turns of the civil discovery process have been the most important factors in exposing the extent and nature of clergy sexual abuse.” [1]
http://noakerlaw.com/sexual-abuse-by-nuns-why-are-there-so-few-lawsuits-part-2-of-3/
There is no question that civil lawsuits have played a major role in exposing and understanding clergy sexual abuse. In fact, Fr. Thomas Doyle, one of the heroes of the child protection movement in the Catholic church stated “The twists and turns of the civil discovery process have been the most important factors in exposing the extent and nature of clergy sexual abuse.” [1]
http://noakerlaw.com/sexual-abuse-by-nuns-why-are-there-so-few-lawsuits-part-2-of-3/