Sexual Abuse

A minor identified as A N has filed a lawsuit against the Giles County School Board and individual defendants. A N is a nonverbal child with severe autism who was allegedly sexually groomed, abused, and harassed by older students while riding a school bus. The filing states that the school...

If your child was subjected to sexual abuse by one of their teachers or if you experienced such abuse as a child, you have the right to file a civil suit against that abuser and demand financial restitution for the harm their illegal actions caused you and your family. However,...

Being subjected to sexual assault or abuse can be a singularly traumatic experience, and no two people will have the exact same responses after going through an experience of this nature. However, there are certain scenarios in which two or more people may have grounds to sue the same person...

There are various circumstances under which someone in a position of power may request that someone else sign a non-disclosure agreement, not all of which are nefarious. However, an NDA designed to protect intellectual property or business secrets is one thing, and an NDA intended to hide the fact that...

For millions of children, Roblox is a vibrant digital playground. It’s a place to play games, socialize with friends, and let their creativity run wild. Parents may feel secure in the platform's popularity, trusting that it is a safe space for their kids. However, a recent and deeply disturbing legal...

In a monumental victory for survivors and a powerful statement on institutional accountability, Los Angeles County has agreed to a landmark, tentative $4 billion settlement to resolve approximately 6,800 claims of childhood sexual abuse within its juvenile detention facilities and foster care system. This unprecedented resolution, the largest of its...

The heartbreaking case of 16-year-old Zariah Dodd has left the Phoenix community in shock and raised serious questions about the safety and oversight of Arizona group homes. The pregnant teen was reported missing after leaving a group home in Surprise, Arizona, where she was in state custody, on July 4th,...

Illinois juvenile detention facilities, designed to rehabilitate and protect young offenders, have come under scrutiny for widespread allegations of abuse. Many juveniles in these detention centers have suffered physical, emotional, and sexual abuse at the hands of staff members and other detainees. These disturbing incidents highlight systemic failures and a...

The Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act unanimously passed the United States Senate on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. The bill has had strong support from a high-profile advocate – celebrity Paris Hilton – and she shared the incredible news with her followers on Instagram shortly after the vote passed. The bill...