Can I File a Child Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Against the Perpetrator?
February 6, 2020
Lawsuits against perpetrators of childhood sexual abuse can be pursued—even if the incident(s) happened years ago—thanks to legislation like Assembly Bill 218 (AB 218). Many survivors may never consider filing...
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What SB 1300 Means for Claims of Workplace Sexual Harassment
February 4, 2020
Following the #MeToo movement, lawmakers have set their sights on eradicating the culture of sexual harassment in the workplace. California Senate Bill 1300 (SB 1300), was signed into law on...
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I Never Told Anyone I Was Molested…Until Now
January 30, 2020
Many survivors of sexual abuse grapple with the thought: “I’ve never told anyone I was molested, can I still do something about it?” If this is your thought process, you...
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Sexually Violated by Massage Therapist? Find Out Your Legal Options.
January 28, 2020
For many, massage therapy is a means to feel relaxed and relieve tension. Unfortunately, over the years, clients have reported being sexually violated by their massage therapist resulting in added...
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How to Protect Yourself From Sexual Violence
January 23, 2020
It’s not always possible to foresee sexual violence, especially when the person who committed the act was known and trusted. According to The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey,...
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Duty of Care: Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence
January 21, 2020
The Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) passed in California in 1980, ushering in a new era of accountability and child sexual abuse prevention. The list of mandated reporters...
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Adults Who Were Molested as a Child May Still Be Able to Seek Justice
January 16, 2020
Adults who were molested as a child often carry the pain of the abuse they suffered well into adulthood. While many survivors may go on to lead successful lives, there...
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Jehovah’s Witnesses Sexual Abuse Cover Up: Recourse for Childhood Victims
January 14, 2020
The recent spotlight on childhood sexual abuse has largely centered on the Catholic Church. This year, the Catholic Church spent more than $300 million on sex abuse allegation-related costs and...
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How Survivors Can Be Compensated for Sexual Assault Pain and Suffering
January 9, 2020
California is one of 15 states enacting legislation making it easier to sue for sexual assault pain and suffering, even if the incidents took place in the victim’s childhood. The...
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Teacher Sexual Misconduct: Holding School Districts Liable in Civil Court
January 7, 2020
When parents send their children to school, they trust that the administrators and staff will uphold their duty of care for students. Unfortunately, that isn’t always true when incidents of...
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Sexual Abuse in Prison: How Survivors Can Seek Justice
January 3, 2020
Israel Trevino worked at the Central California Women’s Facility as a correctional officer for a decade before he was fired in 2018 for groping and sexually harassing inmates. His case...
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Determining Liability in a YMCA Sexual Assault Case
December 17, 2019
For many parents, the YMCA is a popular before- and after-school child care option. These parents entrust the administrators, staff, and volunteers to adhere to the highest standards when it...
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