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.
Proponents of a Pennsylvania bill designed to bring justice to more victims of child abuse, after years of pushing for its passage, may finally have succeeded. Last month the Pennsylvania House approved legislation that will allow now-adult child abuse survivors to sue the institutions or…
We are all horrified by stories of sexual abuse. Unfortunately, we see it covered in the news daily – everything from clergy and college sports sexual abuse scandals to sexual misconduct in Hollywood. This news coverage can be a good thing because it keeps us…
Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law a new package of bills that will ensure a stronger voice and more justice for sexual assault victims, who are often discouraged from advocating for themselves by a muddled criminal justice system. The bills were put together by recommendations…
In 1972, Congress enacted the Patsy T. Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, which is commonly known as Title IX. Under the law, schools that receive federal funding are required to protect their students from sexual violence, discrimination, and harassment, which means they must investigate…
Hotels can offer a relaxing experience for their guests, but it can quickly become dangerous for hotel workers. Hospitality workers are most likely to experience sexual harassment on the job when looking at sexual abuse charges by industry. Why are these workers most at risk?…
Victims of sexual abuse may suffer from depression, guilt, dissociative disorders, repression, and issues with relationships, along with other negative consequences. For those who are victimized by clergy, the effects can be even more devastating. A Pew Research Center study found that nearly 90% of
Contrary to the belief among certain conspiracy theorists that President Donald Trump is battling a massive ring of child sex traffickers, the administration is prosecuting significantly fewer child sex traffickers
A few weeks ago, a Catholic priest on the verge of being ordained bishop of Duluth, MN, was forced to resign after being accused of sexual abuse of a minor
More than 130 million children have been entrusted to the care of the Boy Scouts of America over its 110 year history — and the untold percentage who were sexually abused
El gobernador de Nueva Jersey, Phil Murphy, firmó una ley cambiando el tiempo asignado a las víctimas de abuso sexual infantil, ampliando el tiempo que tienen para demandar a las instituciones responsable por el abuso causado. La ley entro en efecto en diciembre 1 de…
New Jersey passed a bill to ease the limit on filing sex abuse lawsuits. Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation May 13 to ease time limit restrictions on when childhood sexual abuse victims can seek damages in civil court. The bill takes effect on December 1,…
Esperanza Para Víctimas de Abuso Sexual: Nueva Ley de NJ da Mas Tiempo Para Presentar Una Demanda El 25 de marzo, el Senado de Nueva Jersey votó para extender el período de tiempo en que las víctimas de abuso sexual pueden presentar demandas contra el…
