Q: In 1983 was there a mandatory child sexual abuse law in Iowa?
Around 1983 I was placed in a drug treatment facility for minorsd. I was about 13 years old. I reported being sexually abused by my brother who was 4 years older then me from the time I was aroud 5 years old til I was about 13 yeaars old. A few days later they came back and informed me my parents said I was lying. I ran from the treatment within a few days of being told I was a liar.
A: What do you mean by mandatory child sex abuse law? Was it against the law back then? Yes. You are about to send an attorney on a wild goose chase by asking a question that does not appear to be the right question. Hire one to find out, if you must.
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