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How to Report Sexual Abuse or Assault
Reporting sexual abuse or assault is your decision. Here are your options, what each one involves, and where to find support if you need i
Read moreWhat Is the Difference Between Sexual Abuse and Sexual Assault?
Sexual abuse and sexual assault are often used interchangeably, but they describe different things. Learn how each term is defined.
Read moreDr. Robert Hadden and the Columbia Settlement: What Survivors Should Know
Dr. Robert Hadden was convicted of sexually abusing patients at Columbia. Learn what the settlement covers and whether you have a claim.
Read moreSigns Your Child May Have Been Targeted or Harmed Online
Online predators target kids in ways parents often miss. Here are the behavior and device signs that something may be wrong with your child.
Read moreThe Roblox Lawsuit: What Families Need to Know
Roblox is facing lawsuits from families whose kids were harmed by predators on the app. Learn what the cases involve and how to take action.
Read moreHow Predators Use Roblox and Snapchat to Target Children
Online grooming follows a pattern predators use to exploit children. Learn how it works on apps like Snapchat and Roblox and how to spot it.
Read moreWhat Should You Do if Your Child Was Exploited Online?
Your child was exploited online. Here is what to do first, what to avoid, and how civil cases can hold platforms accountable.
Read moreThe Long-Term Effects of Abuse in Juvenile Detention
Juvenile detention abuse can affect your mental health, physical health, and relationships for years. Here is what survivors should know.
Read moreWhat Happens After You Report Sexual Abuse by a Doctor?
Reporting sexual abuse by a doctor can feel overwhelming. Understanding what happens next can help you prepare for the medical, criminal, and civil processes ahead.
Read moreCan Snapchat or Roblox Be Held Legally Responsible for Harm to Your Child?
Snapchat and Roblox can face lawsuits when their apps harm kids. Learn what civil options families have and how Section 230 applies.
Read moreWhat Is Juvenile Detention Abuse?
Juvenile detention abuse happens when staff harm kids in custody. Here is what counts as abuse and the legal options open to survivors today.
Read moreWhat Is Clergy Sexual Abuse?
Clergy sexual abuse happens when religious leaders use their authority to harm those who trust them. Here is what survivors should know.
Read moreBREAKING: NC Jury Finds Uber Driver Sexually Assaulted Passenger
A federal jury found an Uber driver sexually assaulted a North Carolina passenger, awarding $5,000 in the second bellwether trial of the Uber MDL.
Read moreCan You Sue a Doctor for Sexual Abuse?
Yes, you can sue a doctor for sexual abuse. A civil lawsuit is a separate path from criminal charges and can include the hospital or medical system.
Read moreWhat Compensation Can Survivors Receive in a Civil Lawsuit?
Civil lawsuits for sexual abuse can result in compensation for therapy, lost income, pain and suffering, and more. Here is what survivors may be entitled to pursue.
Read moreWhat Is the Statute of Limitations for Sexual Abuse?
The statute of limitations sets the deadline to file a sexual abuse lawsuit. Recent law changes and key exceptions mean survivors often have more time than they think.
Read moreWhat Is the Difference Between a Sexual Abuse Criminal Case and a Civil Case?
You do not need a criminal case or a conviction to hold an abuser accountable. A civil lawsuit is a separate path that can lead to compensation, even years later.
Read moreWhat Is Sexual Abuse?
Sexual abuse is any sexual act or contact without a person's full, voluntary consent. Learn how it is defined, where it happens, and what legal options survivors have.
Read moreCan I File a Sexual Abuse Lawsuit?
Civil lawsuits for sexual abuse are separate from criminal charges. You don't need a police report or a conviction to pursue one. Here's how they work.
Read moreGrooming in Religious Settings: How It Works and Why It’s Hard to Recognize
Religious settings create conditions that abusers use to groom children and adults. Understanding how this works can help survivors make sense of their own experience.
Read moreWhat Are the Long-Term Effects of Sexual Abuse on Survivors?
Sexual abuse affects survivors in ways that are physical, psychological, and relational, often for years or decades. Here is what research and survivor accounts show.
Read moreWhat Is a Chaperone Policy and What Happens When Doctors Ignore It?
Chaperone policies exist to protect patients during sensitive examinations. When physicians ignore them, the risk of abuse increases, and so does institutional liability.
Read moreWhat Did Investigations Find Inside New York’s Youth Detention Facilities?
Federal investigations into Horizon, Crossroads, and related facilities documented staff abuse, retaliation, and systemic failures. Here is what the record shows.
Read moreHow the Church Moved Abusive Priests Instead of Removing Them
Decades of documented evidence show how Catholic dioceses transferred accused clergy rather than remove them. Here is what the record shows and why it matters legally.
Read moreOregon Youth Authority Reports Sharp Rise in Youth Abuse Complaints
The Oregon Youth Authority is facing mounting pressure after nearly 1,000 complaints from youth in custody raised new concerns about abuse, neglect, and institutional accountability.
Read moreSexual Abuse at FPC Bryan: What Federal Prison Survivors Need to Know About Their Legal Options
New allegations of sexual misconduct at FPC Bryan have prompted congressional oversight and raised serious concerns about inmate abuse.
Read moreCan an Institution Be Held Liable for Sexual Abuse?
Institutional sexual abuse can lead to legal claims against organizations. Learn when a church, school, or facility may be held responsible.
Read moreWhat Patients of Maj. Blaine McGraw Need to Know About Their Legal Options
Maj. Blaine McGraw faces federal charges of sexually abusing patients under anesthesia. If you were treated by him, learn your rights and legal options.
Read moreWhat Happens During a Sexual Abuse Civil Case?
Most survivors have no idea what a civil lawsuit actually involves. This post walks through the process from intake to resolution so you know what to expect.
Read moreClergy Abuse and the Statute of Limitations: What NY Survivors Need to Know in 2026
New York's lookback window has closed, but settlement processes across all three NYC dioceses remain active. Here is where things stand for survivors in 2026.
Read moreDiocese of Rockville Centre Bankruptcy Settlement Explained
The Diocese of Rockville Centre's $323 million bankruptcy trust was approved in December 2024. Here is what abuse survivors need to know about how claims work.
Read moreHow Doctors Use Medical Authority to Commit Sexual Abuse
Medical authority and the nature of clinical examinations create conditions that abusive physicians exploit. Here is how this pattern works and why patients often don't recognize it immediately.
Read moreHenry Ford Health Named in New Lawsuits Over Doctor's Alleged Sexual Abuse
Henry Ford Health is facing new lawsuits tied to allegations against Dr. Oumair Aejaz, raising questions about patient safety, hospital oversight, and institutional accountability.
Read moreWhat Is Vicarious Trauma and How Does It Affect Families of Survivors?
When someone you love has survived sexual abuse, you may carry some of that weight too. Here is what vicarious trauma is and how families can find support.
Read moreSexual Assault Awareness Month: What Survivors Should Know in 2026
Sexual Assault Awareness Month is a time to elevate survivor voices, promote prevention, and highlight the legal and support options available to those affected by sexual violence.
Read moreChild Abuse Prevention Month: Protecting Children Starts with Awareness
Child Abuse Prevention Month helps families understand how abuse happens, how to recognize warning signs, and what legal protections may be available.
Read moreCan You Still File a Clergy Abuse Lawsuit in New York?
New York's lookback window closed in 2021, but active settlement processes are still underway across all three NYC dioceses. Here is what survivors can still do in 2026.
Read moreCase Update: A New Legal Window Is Open for Dr. Reginald Archibald Survivors
A new lookback window under New York City's Gender-Motivated Violence Act opened in March 2026, giving survivors of Dr. Reginald Archibald a renewed opportunity to file civil claims.
Read moreWA Court Rules Catholic Church Must Hand Over Sex Abuse Records
A Washington appeals court ruled on March 3, 2026 that the state can enforce subpoenas into whether the Catholic Church used charitable funds to cover up clergy abuse. Here is what that means.
Read moreLA Juvenile Hall Settlement Faces Complications: What Survivors Should Know
L.A. County's $4 billion juvenile hall sex abuse settlement has hit new complications. Here is what survivors with real claims need to know right now.
Read moreFederal Jury Convicts Alexander Brothers on All 10 Sex Trafficking Counts
Oren, Alon, and Tal Alexander were convicted on all 10 sex trafficking counts on March 9, 2026. Here is what the verdict means for survivors pursuing civil claims.
Read moreThe $4B Settlement Was Just the Beginning. CA Juvenile Detention Abuse Survivors Still Have Options.
Following the historic $4 billion L.A. County settlement, lawsuits are expanding across California's juvenile detention system. Here is where things stand and who can still file.
Read moreJury Finds Uber Liable for Sexual Assault, Awards $8.5 Million to Survivor
A federal jury awarded $8.5 million to a passenger sexually assaulted by an Uber driver — the first bellwether verdict in the nationwide MDL. Here is what it means for other survivors.
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