Many youth-serving organizations do wonderful work empowering children and teens, helping them discover talents while building connections between young people and the community. However, like any organizations that serve minors, pedophiles are drawn to them, and the organizations must take steps to prevent child sexual abuse. If you’re a parent, it can be devastating to learn that your child suffered sexual assault or harassment while a youth organization was supposed to be responsible for their safety. An experienced child sexual abuse lawyer can help you plan your next steps and fight for j ..read more

Various state and federal laws and workplace policies protect employees from sexual harassment. Nevertheless, sexual misconduct at work still happens. Rude jokes, inappropriate remarks, and solicitation of sexual favors can all be extremely distressing, especially if the perpetrator is in a senior position. If someone is sexually harassing you at work, report the harassment to the appropriate persons in your company. It’s also helpful to consult an employee sexual harassment lawyer. What Does the Law Define as Workplace Sexual Harassment? Sexual harassment at work can range from blatant to sub ..read more

Grooming for sexual abuse can be a long, stealthy game. Groomers will usually take their time to build a relationship with their victims in person or online, gain power over them, and trick or coerce them into sexual contact.  Understanding grooming dynamics and recognizing grooming behavior are the first steps in protecting against grooming tactics. If you believe you or your child has fallen prey to a groomer, seek help and consult with a sexual abuse lawyer.  What Is Grooming? Grooming is the act of building a relationship of emotional connection and trust to manipulate, abuse, or ..read more

Recognizing signs of child sexual abuse at school can be tricky. Unless your child lets you know what’s going on, it’s difficult to tell whether common symptoms, like sudden moodiness or loss of interest in activities they used to enjoy, are the result of sexual abuse or something else. It’s devastating to learn that school safety protocols for children aren’t ironclad when it comes to preventing child abuse in educational settings. Learn how you can identify sexual abuse as early as possible, protect your child, and seek support for victims of child sexual abuse in schools.  Signs of Sex ..read more

Youth organizations, including the Girl Scouts, have firm policies that prohibit child neglect and abuse. The organizations also have strict reporting policies if someone suspects abuse or neglect. However, in some cases, abuse may not be reported. When a parent knows the signs of Girl Scout abuse, he or she can see it before his or her child says something and can report the abuse. Signs of Girls Scout Abuse If you notice one or more signs of Girl Scout abuse, take action right away, including gently asking your child about it, reporting it to the proper authorities, and contacting a Gir ..read more

Everyone wants to protect their children. It is a natural instinct. Unfortunately, there are many instances where children are abused by adults they should be able to trust, such as priests and members of the clergy. According to statistics, around 4% of Catholic priests have sexually violated a minor at some time during the last half of the 20th century. Although priest child abuse is not a new problem, it has only one solution. We must recognize the signs in order to stop the abuse immediately. It is not an easy topic to discuss. However, when we know the signs, we can wo ..read more

According to statistics, around 463,000 cases of rape and sexual assault are reported each year in the United States involving victims ages 12 and above. Regrettably, there are far too many instances where victims are too afraid to come forward and, instead, suffer in silence. If you have been the victim of sexual abuse, it is important that you understand your rights. As a victim, you may be entitled to recover compensation for your injuries and losses. Here is what you need to know. What Is Sexual Abuse? In general, sexual abuse is any type of sexual activity that occurs without the con ..read more

Many people have never considered the possibility of sexual abuse of children in youth sports. However, when the story of Lawrence Gerard Nassar, a former doctor for USA Gymnastics, swept across the nation, it shined some light on this very real issue. According to Childhelp® Speak Up Be Safe studies, between 2-8% of minor athletes report experiencing some form of sexual abuse in sports. As parents, it is natural to want your child to be safe at all times. For this reason, it is important to know what you can do to decrease the risk of your child being victimized. Steps To ..read more

The unfortunate truth is that nearly 10 percent of students will experience or witness some type of sexual misconduct while they are at school. It is important that parents are able to recognize the signs of child molestation in school so that they are able to help their children and make sure that responsible parties are held accountable for their actions. Sexual Abuse Prevention Tips Teaching your children to protect themselves against sexual abuse can help prevent them from being victimized by teachers, other staff members, and other students at school. Some of the ways ..read more

There are various forms of sexual harassment, all illegal and grounds for a lawsuit. The first is physical contact, like inappropriate touching. The second is verbal sexual harassment, involving unwelcome comments in settings like the workplace or school where they’re inappropriate. The third type is environmental sexual harassment, creating a pervasive atmosphere of sexual harassment. This includes sexual jokes, cartoons, or physical contact between employees while the plaintiff is present. Such an environment can form the basis for a lawsuit. If you or someone you know has experienced these ..read more