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Church Sexual Abuse Claim Filing Deadline Nears
Church sexual abuse claim filing deadline against the Santa Rosa Catholic Diocese nears. The Santa Rosa Catholic diocese is facing bankruptcy as a result of the many settlements and lawsuits alleging sexual abuse by their clergy members. (This includes claims against the Hanna Boys Center.) Although survivors should have already filed a claim, they… Read More »
Sexual Misconduct By Coaches or Instructors
Is your child at risk of sexual misconduct by coaches or instructors? As a parent, you want your child to participate in activities such as various types of sports. Sports activities offer physical fitness, a boost to self-esteem, a way to reduce stress and teach teamwork, among other things. Although sports and other activities… Read More »
Sex Abuse at Church
If as a child you experienced sex abuse at church, it was likely the most traumatic experience of your life. Sexual abuse can have a long-term negative impact on a child’s life, even well into adulthood. If you were abused by a member of the clergy, it could be even more challenging to come… Read More »
Criminal Child Sexual Abuse Case Vs. Civil Lawsuit
Criminal child sexual abuse case vs. Civil lawsuit. Child sexual abuse is a significant problem in the United States. According to national data provided by the National Children’s Alliance, more than 600,000 children per year in the U.S. are victims of sexual abuse. While that number seems high, it is likely lower than the… Read More »
Traveling Nurse Travis Harris Arrested on Child Molestation Charges
Traveling Nurse Travis Harris has been arrested by Greenfield, California police, charged with child molestation and other charges. Greenfield is located in Monterey County, about 33 miles southeast of Salinas, California. The arrest happened at the man’s home in nearby Scotts Valley. The man is 39 years old and, until recently, resided in Columbus,… Read More »
Sexually Grooming Children – List of Stages
It is estimated that about 12 to 27% of girls and 4 to 5% of boys are victims of child sexual abuse. Of all child sexual abuse victims, about 30 to 45% were groomed by their abusers. Sexual predators can be almost anywhere in our society. They may hold places of honor, authority, or… Read More »
Past Sexual Abuse – Catholic Church and Bankruptcies
As more and more child sexual abuse cases against the Catholic church are being brought to light, the church faces a large number of lawsuits. Initially, there were just a handful of lawsuits; however, since the exposure of cases, more people are coming forward to report the abuse they suffered as a child. A… Read More »
Orange County Settles Unreported Child Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
Orange County, California, recently agreed to a settlement in a case involving unreported child sexual abuse. In a recent meeting, Orange County supervisors voted to settle the lawsuit for $4.5 million. The lawsuit alleges that social workers failed to take appropriate action following a report of the sexual abuse of two young brothers. The… Read More »
Do Teachers, Administrators, and Others Need to Report Suspected Child Sexual Abuse?
As a parent, you do everything possible to keep your children safe from harm. When you take them to school or drop them off at an activity, you trust that the teachers and others in charge will ensure the safety of your kids. In recent years, the number of reported incidents of suspected child… Read More »
Delayed Disclosure of Sexual Abuse
Delayed disclosure of sexual abuse is a unique phenomenon in child sexual abuse cases. Being aware of it is important because it can potentially affect your child sexual abuse case. Additionally, understanding what it is can make it easier for you to obtain justice. For assistance with a child sexual abuse claim in California,… Read More »
