Petition sponsors declare war on childhood sex abuse in Beverly Hills schools: On June 3, 2022, a full-page ad in the Beverly Hills Courier (print circulation 30,000; "audience reach" 80,000) supporting survivors of adult sexual misconduct by Hank Friedman and Beverly Hills school district employees was published by Beverly Hills High alumni petition sponsors. Our ad features Jeff Anderson & Associates, attorneys, AB 218, our growing petition with 400+ signatures (THANK YOU!!!) and Terri Miller, President, SESAME.ORG (THANK YOU!!!). Ad copy:
NO MORE CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE IN BEVERLY HILLS’ SCHOOLS - If you are a survivor of childhood sexual abuse at Beverly Hills High School (BHHS) by Henry “Hank” Allen Friedman (BHHS class of 1960, science teacher, football and baseball coach, 1970 to 1981, who accepted a plea agreement in 1981 on five counts of child annoying behavior involving sexual acts with multiple student targets), or other Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) employees, you are not alone. Attorneys and advocates at Jeff Anderson & Associates (651) 227-9990 or (310) 357-2425 will help you. This firm has over 30 years of experience working with child survivors of adult sexual misconduct (ASM).
On September 14, 2019, the California Child Victims Act (CCVA) was signed into law. The CCVA altered the statute of limitations opening a window for previously time-barred survivors to seek accountability and compensation in civil courts for the pain and suffering they have carried for decades. The CCVA window for legal action closes on December 31, 2022. Whether you require assistance in navigating the CCVA or simply need someone to listen without judgment, Jeff Anderson & Associates are ready to help survivors like you understand your rights and confidently take legal action in order to obtain justice.
You have help: It’s time for you to share your story, safely and confidentially. It’s time to expose those who hurt you and make sure what happened to you never happens to another student in BHUSD. www.andersonadvocates.com
You have people who care: 350+ people signed a petition (weblink below), sponsored by concerned Beverly Hills High School alumni, in support of ASM survivors of “Hank” Friedman and other BHUSD employees. The petition, open through December 31, 2022, seeks justice for survivors and protection for current and future students. https://www.change.org/HenryHankAllenFriedman-Mentally
You have an organization that provides support: Terri Miller, President, S.E.S.A.M.E., Stop Educator Sexual Abuse Misconduct and Exploitation, has fought over several decades for legal reform, improved training, and increased transparency in public schools - sesamenet.org, (702) 371-1290, (10AM-2PM M-F).