Two New York City hospitals will pay a settlement of over $165 million due to allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse against a former New Jersey gynecologist. This settlement is in addition to a previously established $71 million compensation fund for 79 of the...
Sexual Abuse
Attorney General’s office forms new division to combat violence
The state of New Jersey formed a new division within the state Attorney General's Office to prevent future violence. The Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance will enact a unified strategy by advancing policies that support survivors of sexual and...
How can I best support male survivors of sexual abuse?
Sexual assault can happen to anybody, anywhere, no matter their age, race, gender or sexual orientation. Often, when speaking about sexual abuse at any age, the main focus falls on sexual assault on women and girls. In reality, the same can happen to men and boys....
Reviewing statistics on sexual abuse involving children
Whether you suffered sexual abuse as a child or you are the parent of a child who has experienced this trauma, it is important to know that you are not alone. Sadly, many children continue to suffer, and it is also important to go over the different ways that sexual...