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Charged with Child Sexual Abuse in California
A California teacher has been charged with child sexual abuse.When parents send their children off to school, they trust that they will be safe. Administrators and teachers have the task of watching over children and keeping them free from harm. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. When a teacher is charged with child sexual abuse,… Read More »
Child Sexual Abuse and Molestation Laws
Parents, guardians, educators, and others should strive to protect children from danger. One of the most serious kinds of harm comes from child molestation. Child molestation and child sexual abuse are terms that people often use interchangeably. Child molestation typically refers to a single act of abuse, while sexual abuse usually refers to ongoing… Read More »
Mormon Church Named in Sex Abuse Lawsuit
Mormon Church named in sex abuse lawsuit. A court in Riverside County recently awarded damages to a woman who, as a child was sexually assaulted by her stepfather. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints was also named in the lawsuit. A panel in Riverside County Superior Court awarded the woman $2.3 billion…. Read More »
Sexually Abusive Teachers Change Schools, Goes Unreported
How can sexually abusive teachers go unreported and allowed to just change schools? Schools are meant to be safe places where parents trust that teachers and school administrators will protect their children. Instead, sometimes a school can have a teacher who is sexually abusive. What’s worse is when the administrators are aware of the… Read More »
The Role Of Duress In Child Sexual Abuse
Duress in child sexual abuse. Duress can, and often does, play a role in child sexual abuse. By being aware of the role that duress often plays in cases of child sexual abuse, it is easier to understand why child sexual abuse happens and the long-term damage it creates. No matter the child sexual… 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 »
Dr. David Farley Sued for Sex With Minors
Sex with minors lawsuit filed against Dr. David Farley. More than 100 patients have accused Dr. David Farley of sexual assault, according to a recent report by a number of news outlets. The victims, many of whom were underage patients at the time of the abuse, have filed lawsuits against the doctor. Several victims… 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 »
What Are Rights If My Child Was Sexually Abused in School?
When you send your child off to school, you expect that they will be safe and secure. Teachers, administrators, and others are supposed to keep your child from harm while in their care. Unfortunately, children are not always safe when they are at school. Alarmingly, about 1 in 10 children will be a victim of… Read More »
