Tag Archives: child sexual abuse
California Clergy Sexual Abuse Claims
California clergy sexual abuse claims. How common are they? Parents try to shield their children from harm from the day they are born. Keeping your child safe is a full-time job, and there are potential problems at every turn. One of the places that you likely feel is a safe haven for your child… Read More »
UCLA Child Care Teacher Arrested – Suspicion of Child Sex Abuse
A long-time UCLA child care teacher was arrested on suspicion of child sexual abuse. The childcare teacher, Christopher Rodriguez, worked in the UCLA Child Care Center and was part of the Early Care and Education Department. He was arrested by the UCLA Police Department. Rodriguez was put on administrative leave immediately following reports of… Read More »
California Franciscan Friars File Bankruptcy – Sex Abuse Lawsuits
The California Franciscan Friars filed for bankruptcy on the last day of 2023. The filing comes in the wake of dozens of sexual abuse lawsuits from victims. The organization filed bankruptcy in an attempt to ensure “just, equitable, and compassionate compensation for all abuse survivors,” the provincial minister of the Franciscan Friars said in… 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 »
Foster Care System Issues and Child Sexual Abuse
Foster care system issues within the state of California where over 60,000 children are in the foster care system. Many of these children experience various forms of abuse, including child sexual abuse. Even though many children in foster care may be unaware of this, it holds true that these children can and should obtain… Read More »
School Sex Abuse Charges Against Former San Diego County Teacher of The Year
School sex abuse Recently, a California “Teacher Of The Year” named Jacqueline Ma was arrested and charged with 15 counts of felony child sex abuse. Even though the specific actions behind this case are not particularly common, school sex abuse is far more common than it should be. By being aware of what school sexual abuse… Read More »
Bay Area Probation Officer May Have Sexually Abused Children For Years
A recent lawsuit claims that a Bay Area probation officer sexually abused children under his care. Based on the contents of this lawsuit, the majority of this abuse occurred within an eight-year period from 1994 to 2002. Given the seriousness of the abuse being claimed and the fact that the individual in question was… Read More »
Child Pornography Possession – Retired Redondo Beach Teacher Arrested
Every state in the nation has laws against child sex abuse, and there are also federal laws that are aimed at punishing such actions. Child sex abuse is a serious problem in the United States, but it is not only a domestic issue. The sexual abuse and exploitation of minors are happening all over… Read More »
Undetected Child Sexual Abuse
The dangers of undetected child sexual abuse. It is estimated that 1 in 5 girls and 1 in 5 boys are victims of some form of sexual abuse before the age of eighteen. Unfortunately, in many cases, these abuses go undetected for years, leading to more serious physical and psychological problems for the victims… Read More »
Child Sexual Abuse Stigma
Sexual abuse is one of the most challenging topics for parents to talk about with their children, but it is critical to have these conversations early and often. Understandably, there is still a lot of stigma surrounding child sexual abuse, which can make these conversations difficult. Teaching your child about the stigma surrounding child… Read More »
