Category Archives: California Child Sexual Abuse
Naming Catholic Priests Accused of Sexual Assault
The Catholic Church is facing increasing pressure to make public the names of priests accused of sexual assault. There are several reasons for this, including the fact that these priests can still be working within the church and that many survivors do not feel safe coming forward. Making public the names of these priests… Read More »
How Long Does It Take To Resolve a Child Sexual Assault Claim?
When a child is sexually assaulted, the impact can be devastating. The child may experience fear and anxiety, confusion and nightmares, physical pain, and STDs. Child sexual assault claims are often complex because the victim may not understand what happened or why it is happening. It is important to remember that a child cannot… Read More »
How To File a California Sexual Assault Claim
There is help available to file a California sexual assault claim If you or someone you know has been the victim of a child sexual assault in California. While this could be an overwhelming process and you may need legal help to navigate the system and file a claim, there are many resources available,… Read More »
Child Sex Sting Catches Santa Ana Detective
A Santa Ana detective has been caught by a child sex sting sending explicit text messages and images to a child, according to news reports. The detective, 43, was arrested and placed on administrative leave after investigators received a report of an inappropriate relationship between him and a juvenile. The texts and explicit images… Read More »
Child Sex Crime Charges Against Orange County Youth Coach
Child sex crime charges have been filed against an Orange County youth coach. According to news reports, a 37-year-old Orange County youth coach was charged with sex crime against a 15-year-old girl. The coach was employed by the STARS academy, an organization that coaches and trains young athletes. Authorities say the coach engaged in… Read More »
Child Sexual Abuse Charges Filed Against Sacramento Teacher
Child sexual abuse charges were filed against Glenn Alejandrino, a 49-year-old school teacher in Arden Middle School, California. Mr. Alejandrino was arrested on Tuesday, July 19, after child abuse allegations surfaced. Alejandrino is being charged with a slew of crimes, all related to his interactions with minors. These offenses include giving students alcohol and… Read More »
John Gouveia: From Softball Star To Accused Child Sex Offender
Accused child sex offender John Gouveia was a superstar softball player in the 1980s. He was so good that he rose quickly to the top of the ranks. Between 1991 and 2019, Gouveia was privileged to serve as the commissioner of USA Softball in Northern California and the president of USA Softball, positions that… Read More »
The General Prevalence of Sex Abuse in Schools
When people think of child sexual abuse, they often imagine a stranger attacking a child in a public place. The reality is that much child sexual abuse occurs in the home and at school. As you shall see, child sex abuse in schools is a serious problem that affects both boys and girls in… Read More »
Ex Sunnyvale School Teacher Arrested on Suspicion of Child Rape
An ex-teacher at a Sunnyvale middle school was taken into custody on Monday, April 11th on suspicion of child rape. He was questioned in connection with an alleged sexual assault that occurred more than ten years ago. Upon invitation for questioning, he was detained on suspicion of child rape that allegedly took place in… Read More »
Doctor Sexual Abuse Lawsuits – UCLA Pays Out Record Amount
The University of California (UCLA) reached an agreement to settle doctor sexual abuse lawsuits brought by hundreds of victims of a former UCLA gynecologist. These former patients sued Dr. James Heaps, claiming they had been abused during what were supposed to be medical evaluations. The settlements, totaling about $700 million, cover those claims. This… Read More »
