Horowitz Law is now evaluating claims from anyone sexually abused by Miami-Dade teacher Eric Givens. Call us now for a free consultation.
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Sarasota High School Teacher Arrested for Sexual Misconduct with Student
Horowitz Law is now evaluating claims from anyone sexually abused by Sarasota teacher, Michele Little. Call us now for a free consultation.
Coral Springs School Principal Tracy Smith Arrested for Sexual Misconduct with Teen Student
Horowitz Law is now evaluating claims from anyone sexually abused by Coral Springs school principal, Tracy Smith. Call us now for a free consultation.
When a prank turns into felony child abuse
Depending on the context, a prank can become a felony and a form of child abuse. This is something you'll definitely want to be aware of if you work with children in Florida, which is a mandatory reporting state. What is the definition of felony child abuse? Felony...
People with disabilities can face barriers addressing sexual abuse
Sexual abuse does not discriminate. Survivors can come from every walk of life. At the same time, survivors with physical and cognitive disabilities can face additional barriers when it comes to stopping and advocating for themselves when facing sexual abuse. What...
Many coaches continue getting away with sexual abuse – but why?
Coaches and student-athletes often have close relationships. And as we've seen over the last few years, countless coaches have used that close relationship to sexually abuse student-athletes. However, only some coaches faced accusations, charges or arrests for their...
Separating fact from fiction: 5 myths surrounding sexual abuse
The narrative surrounding sexual abuse is changing. More people realize that survivors are not responsible for what happened to them and that we must do more to protect others from similar mistreatment. However, there is still plenty of misinformation floating around...
The holidays can be hard for survivors – here’s how you can cope
The holidays are often associated with joy, celebration and spending time with loved ones. However, for many sexual abuse survivors, it can trigger memories of traumatic events or place them in front of people who are unsupportive or apathetic to their situation....
Teach your kids to identify and speak up about sexual abuse
Your child's safety is your top priority, especially when you trust coaches, teachers, religious leaders or daycare staff to maintain that safety. Unfortunately, we've all learned how sexual abuse by trusted authority figures can catch even the most attentive parents...
Music Teacher Jason Troche Arrested After Admitting to Repeated Sexual Battery on Teen Student
Jason Troche, a music teacher in Brandon, Florida, was arrested after admitting to repeated sexual battery on his 15-year-old student.