Few legal matters have the potential to be more heart-wrenching than those that involve child sexual abuse. After all, in addition to causing immediate injuries, sex abuse can lead to a lifetime of psychological trauma. According to Psychology Today, this trauma might...
There are increasing numbers of stories in the news about sexual assault survivors stepping up and speaking against teachers, coaches, clergy members, scout leaders and even entire school districts. Some of these survivors are relatively young. Other people are coming...
Revisiting incidents of sexual abuse you experienced as a child might be cathartic, but it might also be extremely difficult. The pain tends to increase when you look at the exact details of what happened. Still, it is often important to go back and review memories...
A statute of limitations is a deadline as to when victims of a crime can take legal action against the individual or group who caused the harm. New Jersey has extended its statute of limitations for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Psychology Today discusses that...
Despite the fact that most news coverage of sexual assault focuses on women and girls, sexual assault can happen to anyone regardless of age, race, gender, ethnicity or more. It is important to understand how to protect, support and defend all sexual assault survivors...
If you are the parent of a child who experienced sexual abuse, it is pivotal to do everything in your power to help your child recover and hold the abuser answerable. You should understand the different ways in which abuse could impact your child and go over...
The effects of sexual abuse do not go away, although they may fade with time. Children may show different effects than adults, but even adults abused as children often exhibit behavior caused by the abuse. According to the American College of Obstetricians and...
Unfortunately, institutions like churches have a shockingly wide number of sexual abuse cases, especially abuse toward minors. But what about religious settings makes them prone to harboring abusers? Many of these organizations hold similarities, whether they are...
You may never suspect a member of the community or a family friend of harboring a sexual desire for children, but those who do often learn to not only hide it but also may learn ways to groom children, which earns their trust and may leave them vulnerable to assault....
If you learn from your child that they have faced or are currently facing sexual abuse, or if you recognize the signs of abuse, it is the start of a difficult time. However, by taking the right steps at an early enough time, you will be able to take legal action and...
