Sexual Abuse Justice 40 Years Later
After over four decades, five men abused by an Arkansas priest receive sexual abuse justice. The Catholic Diocese of Little Rock settled with the men in a pioneering move for the state. This gives hope to all those who were abused years ago that justice can be possible. Clergy and leaders within religious institutions offer
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Grad Student Sexually Assaulted Women Through Dating App
Police have arrested an Iowa State University graduate student for sexual abuse. The man used a popular dating app to meet two women that he raped. This happened all in a span of 24 hours. Police are holding him for a $50,000 cash-only bail. About Sexual Abuse Sexual assault on college campuses is a common underreported
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Dance Instructor Faces Child Pornography Charges
Police arrested a Virginian dance instructor are receiving a complaint that he was filming his young students in a graphic manner. Also, he faces sexual abuse charges after inappropriate actions with a 15-year-old student. The family is horrified and is seeking help. About Sexual Abuse Sexual abuse is devastating. This is especially true when abusers take
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
This year’s national Sexual Assault Awareness Month campaign is themed “I Ask.” According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, this theme champions the message that asking for consent is a healthy, normal and a necessary part of everyday interactions. About Sexual Abuse Sexual abuse is devastating. This is especially true when abusers take the form
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Thousands of Detained Immigrant Children Sexually Assaulted
A new report by the Office of Refugee Resettlement indicates that nearly 5,000 immigrant children detained at the southern U.S, border without parental guidance were sexually abused while in government custody. Due to the fear of deportation, the agency expects the number of abused children to be far greater. About Immigrant Sexual Abuse Social workers
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Nursing Home Admin Arrested For Elder Sexual Abuse
Police have made a second arrested in connection with an ongoing sexual abuse investigation at a Kansas nursing home. The nursing center administrator faces seven counts of failure to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation of an adult. This is the second arrest in an ongoing investigation into the facility. About Elder Sexual Abuse Elder sexual
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Murdered Toddler Suffered Horrific Sexual Abuse
Virginia paramedics received a call that a two-year-old had fallen and was unresponsible. When the first responder arrived, he found an adult male seated on the floor next to the unresponsive little boy. However, through a police investigation, officers uncovered shocking evidence of child sexual abuse. About Sexual Abuse Child sexual abuse is devastating. This is
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Talking To Your Kids About Sexual Abuse
Child sexual abuse may be scary to think about, but it’s an important topic to address with kids of all ages. Fortunately, there are age-appropriate ways to lay the foundation and build on concepts that will help keep children safe and empower them to speak out if their boundaries are violated. About Sexual Abuse Sexual
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Florida Launches Priest Sexual Abuse Investigation
Florida has launched a statewide criminal Catholic priest sexual abuse investigation. Attorney General Pam Bondi asked survivors to come forward this week and share past abuse. Thus far, 15 have shared their experiences. Priest Sexual Abuse Abuses in the Catholic Church have been well-documented in the media. However, systemic abuse has occurred for centuries. Old church
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Florida Teacher Sexual Abuse Receives Only 3 Year Sentence
A former Florida middle school teacher received only three years in jail as community service for having sex with her 14-year-old student. However, the boy will face a lifetime of pain and suffering from her teacher sexual abuse. About Sexual Abuse Sexual abuse is devastating. This is especially true when abusers take the form of a
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