Category Archives: California Child Sexual Abuse
Child Sexual Exploitation – Protecting Children From Online Sexual Predators
Online child sexual exploitation involves the use of technology to exploit a child for sexual purposes. The internet has revolutionized the way we live our lives. It has given us the ability to communicate with people all over the world, shop online, and access information instantaneously. While there are many benefits to using technology,… Read More »
Signs That a Child Has Been Sexually Abused
What Are Some of the Signs That a Child Has Been Sexually Abused? There is no one sign that can definitively indicate that a child has been sexually abused. However, there are several behaviors that may suggest that a child has been victimized in this way. These behaviors can include but are not limited… Read More »
The Reality of Child Sexual Misconduct in California Schools
Allegations of sexual misconduct by instructors and employees at the Thacher School school have been made for about 40 years, including the rape of an adolescent pupil. Blossom Pidduck, the 47-year-old head of the beleaguered boarding school Thacher School, has taken a leave of absence following another publication of sexual assault claims at the… Read More »
Sexual Assault and Harassment Lawsuits in Uber and Lyft
Uber and Lyft’s growth has come at a price, with incidents of sexual assault occurring due to a lack of safety precautions in this largely uncontrolled sector. In the past, these companies have suffered legal repercussions in part because of their inability to adequately safeguard passengers and drivers from unwanted sexual approaches or outright… Read More »
Identifying and Protecting Your Children from Sexual Trauma
Sexual trauma is a pervasive problem that has a significant impact on children. Studies have shown that as many as one in ten children will experience some form of sexual abuse or assault before they reach the age of 18. This problem can have a long-term impact on a child’s physical, emotional, and psychological… Read More »
Sexual Abuse in California Schools
As parents, we have a fundamental obligation to protect our children from harm such as sexual abuse in California schools. In California, we put our children in the hands of the city’s education system when we send them to school. Teachers assume parental duties and are responsible for the safety and well-being of all… Read More »
Sexually Abused by a Trusted Leader in Your Church or Community?
Have you been sexually abused by a trusted leader in your church or a community organization? Millions of children per year are sexually abused in places that are considered “safe” such as in local religious facilities (churches), camps, groups who specialize in the care of children, schools, foster homes, orphan facilities and the like…. Read More »
Child Sexual Abuse Victims
California Assembly Bill 218 became law on January 1st, 2020. The Bill provides a 3-year window for child sexual abuse victims to file suit against churches, schools and public entities even if the abuse happened decades ago. California Child Sexual Abuse Bill The bill gives child sexual abuse survivors much more time — in… Read More »
Sonoma Academy Sexual Abuse and Misconduct
Having previously represented sexual abuse survivors in claims against Hanna Boys Center, I was approached by the Press Democrat and asked if I would like to comment on the recent allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct at Sonoma Academy. Here are some quotes from the resulting Press Democrat article. ” Though such scandals can… Read More »
Sexual Abuse – Hanna Boys Center – A Survivors Story
When California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 218 (AB 218), this action was welcomed by all childhood sexual abuse victims and advocates throughout California. AB 218 creates an opportunity for all California sexual abuse survivors to be heard and have their claims decided within the California courts. AB 218 expands the current statute… Read More »
