Timelines documenting the history of abuse allegations and institutional response are often created to help illustrate patterns of behavior, movement of offenders, and how complaints were handled over time. These timelines can be important tools in litigation and investigations because they organize complex information into a clear sequence of events. They can also help survivors understand that they are not alone and that others may have had similar experiences involving the same individual or institution.
By Stacey Benson
December 10, 2010