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Defending the Victims of Child Sex Abuse — Trey's Law Going National

1. Purpose of Trey’s Law • Federal legislation introduced to prohibit Non‑Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) from silencing child victims of sexual abuse. • Ensures victims cannot be legally barred from speaking about their own abuse. • Victims may choose confidentiality, but it cannot be forced on them. 2. The Story Behind the Law • Trey was abused for years at a Missouri summer camp. • As an adult, during civil litigation, he was pressured to sign an NDA, which deeply harmed his ability to heal. • Trey died by suicide at age 28. • His sister, Elizabeth Phillips, has become a leading national advocate, pushing to change the law so no child experiences this again. 3. Widespread Problem of NDAs in Child Abuse Cases • Across the country, predators and institutions use NDAs to: • Silence victims. • Protect institutions from reputational damage. • Delay exposure long enough for statutes of limitations to expire. • Children often do not disclose abuse until decades later due to delayed disclosure, grooming, and shame. 4. Systemic Issues at Certain Institutions • Kanakuk Kamps (Missouri) highlighted as a major example: • Numerous allegations and confirmed cases of abuse over decades. • Accusations of institutional cover‑ups, pressure on victims, and secrecy agreements. • Advocacy groups maintain public databases of known or alleged abusers. • Some perpetrators remained in leadership roles or were moved to other ministries. 5. Survivor Testimony Impact • A 19‑year‑old survivor, Jayden Harris, spoke publicly for the first time after being protected by Missouri’s version of Trey’s Law. • She described being pressured by both her abuser and her own attorney to sign an NDA. • Her testimony emphasized the power shift that occurs when victims know they cannot be silenced by law. 6. Bipartisan Support Trey’s Law has broad, bipartisan backing in the U.S. Senate: • Lead sponsors: Sen. Ted Cruz (R) & Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D) • Additional bipartisan co‑sponsors from both parties. • Strong expectation the bill will pass. 7. The Harm of Shame & Silence • Shame is a powerful reason victims—especially children—do not come forward. • Survivors speaking out helps: • Their own healing, • Other victims feel less alone, • Expose predators still active. 8. Call to Action for the Public • Sharing the information widely on social media to raise awareness. • Calling senators and representatives to urge passage of Trey’s Law. • Supporting survivor advocacy organizations: • FactsAboutKanakuk.com • TreysLaw.org • NMVAlliance.org Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-t...) and The Ben Ferguson Show (https://nam04.safelinks.protection.ou...) Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube:    / @verdictwithtedcruz   (https://nam04.safelinks.protection.ou...) Facebook:   / verdictwithtedcruz   (https://nam04.safelinks.protection.ou....