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For decades, the Roman Catholic church has dealt with allegations that priests sexually abused minors. But perhaps more troubling is the extent to which the church ignored, hid, or actively covered up these allegations of abuse. The physical and emot… Read More

Victims of child sex abuse can pursue two different remedies. A victim of child sex abuse can file criminal charges against the offender seeking to have them convicted of a crime and sentenced to time in jail. But they can also file a civil lawsuit s… Read More

Colleges and universities have a legal duty to maintain the safety of students, staff, faculty, and visitors on their campuses. When they fail in this duty, they need to be held accountable. If you were sexually abused at school, understand that you… Read More

Child sexual abuse at school occurs at an alarming rate. Sexual abuse can occur between students, or between a teacher or administrator and a student. Regardless of who was perpetrating the sexual abuse, the effects can be devastating. Many children… Read More

On paper, prisons have a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to rape and sexual abuse. People who have been arrested, convicted, and sentenced to jail have the right not to be pressured to engage in sexual acts. They should not need to tolerate abusi… Read More

What’s the Difference, and How Can a Lawyer Help? The terms sexual assault, sexual abuse, and sexual harassment have all been in the news lately, especially in the #MeToo era. Many people want to understand the differences between the three to help… Read More

According to an article in The Wall Street Journal, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating wide-ranging allegations of sexual abuse in U.S. Olympic sport organizations. The recent sexual abuse case against USA Gymnastics team doctor La… Read More