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Educator Sexual Misconduct in California
Educator sexual misconduct. Teachers play an essential role in the lives of children. Teachers are to be mentors, instructors, supporters, and trusted individuals whom children can visit when they need assistance. Parents usually believe that when their child is at school with teachers and staff, they are generally safe from harm. At least harm… Read More »
9 Health Conditions of Adults Sexually Abused as Children
Child sexual abuse is a serious problem and one that occurs more often than we may think. Child sexual abuse refers to the inappropriate sexual interaction between an adult and a child under the age of 18. An estimated 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 20 boys is a victim of sexual abuse,… Read More »
Driving Instructor Arrested For Allegedly Molesting Students
San Diego driving instructor arrested after allegedly molesting students. Richard “Joseph” Banks, 50, of Escondido, is a driving instructor who was arrested and booked into jail for several counts of child sexual abuse. According to the San Diego Police, Banks is suspected of not only molesting students but also secretly filming them. In specific,… Read More »
LAUSD Child Sexual Abuse Case Settlement
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) child sexual abuse case settlement of almost $20 million according to recent news reports. The settlement comes after a lawsuit was filed on behalf of 14 young victims of alleged child sexual abuse. The victims reported the abuse at the hands of a teaching assistant in the computer… Read More »
Doctor Sued By Three Victims Alleging Sexual Abuse
Victims alleging sexual abuse. When you visit the doctor, you expect professionalism and privacy. You don’t think that you are going to be sexually abused by anyone, especially the doctor. However, that is exactly what happened, according to three women patients. Three women allege that each was molested by a doctor during medical appointments… Read More »
700 Years in Prison for Child Molestation Conviction
A California man has been sentenced to 700 years in prison after a child molestation conviction. Dubbed the “Monster Nanny,” Matthew Zakrzewski was a babysitter and nanny in Orange County, California. The sentence comes after a criminal conviction of more than 30 felony counts in the molestation of 16 boys in his care. The… Read More »
AI Child Sexual Abuse Content Could be Concerning
Artificial intelligence (AI) seems to be everywhere these days and is likely to become even more common. AI uses computers to generate content. People already use the Internet for the distribution of child sexual abuse images, and the advent of AI will only make the problem worse. A report put out by the Internet… Read More »
Child Sexual Abuse Survivor Lawsuits at 52 SF Bay Area Schools
San Francisco Bay schools are facing a large number of lawsuits from child sexual abuse survivors. The lawsuits total millions of dollars in costs that the schools could potentially be required to pay victims. The alleged abuse occurred in a number of different schools throughout the area. The recent lawsuits are allowed because of… Read More »
Clergy Child Sexual Abuse Lawsuits
Clergy Child sexual abuse is one of the most serious situations possible. Sexual abuse is a form of child abuse and can occur in a number of different places and by people in various positions. When your child attends church, Sunday school, or parochial school, you expect that they will be safe from harm…. Read More »
Online Child Sexual Exploitation Prevention Bill Passes in CA
California lawmakers have passed an online child sexual exploitation prevention bill that is designed to combat online child abuse. The bill puts guardrails on the use of online social media sites for posting child sexual content. The Assembly and Senate passed the bill, and is now ready for the governor’s approval. The legislation will… Read More »