Survivors of sexual abuse deserve justice and protection. We report on lawsuits, investigations, and reforms that aim to hold perpetrators and institutions accountable while raising awareness of systemic failures.
Trafficking survivors have the right to sue their traffickers and the businesses that profited from their exploitation. This guide walks through the civil lawsuit process under the TVPA — from evaluating your case to what compensation looks like.
Trafficking survivors are often arrested for crimes committed under the control of their traffickers — prostitution, drug offenses, theft. Vacatur laws allow survivors to clear these records and rebuild their lives. A new federal law and expanding state protections are opening doors.
Technology platforms — social media, messaging apps, classified ad sites — are primary tools for recruiting and exploiting trafficking survivors. Federal law now allows survivors to sue these platforms. Here's how the legal landscape is evolving.
A jury found Uber liable for a driver’s sexual assault, awarding $8.5 million. The verdict could reshape how courts evaluate rideshare company responsibility and passenger safety.
If you or a loved one has been sexually assaulted in Detroit, an experienced sexual assault lawyer can help you sue the perpetrator as well as any other responsible parties for compensation for your pain and suffering and any damages resulting from your injuries.
Choosing the right attorney is one of the most important decisions a sexual abuse survivor will make. This guide covers what to look for, red flags to avoid, how contingency fees work, and what actually happens during the first phone call.
Filing a sexual abuse lawsuit is one of the most significant steps a survivor can take. This guide walks through the entire civil process — evaluating your case, finding an attorney, what to expect during litigation, and how anonymity protections work.
Hotels are the most common venue for sex trafficking. When staff ignores the signs and the hotel profits from trafficking, federal law gives survivors the right to sue. Landmark verdicts are reshaping the hospitality industry.
The Trafficking Victims Protection Act gives survivors powerful legal tools — including the right to sue traffickers and the businesses that profit from trafficking, mandatory attorney fees, and immigration relief through the T-Visa. Here's what you need to know about your rights.
The Eliminating Limits to Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Act removes federal statutes of limitations for civil child sexual abuse claims. The law reflects growing recognition that many survivors need years or decades before they are ready to come forward.
Child sexual abuse is more common than many realize. This article explains behavioral, emotional, and physical warning signs, and what families should do if they suspect abuse.
A growing lawsuit alleges years of sexual abuse by a former sports medicine director at North Carolina State University, with 31 former student-athletes now involved. The case reflects broader concerns about oversight, accountability, and abuse in college athletics.
