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Florida enacts death penalty for some child rape cases
Florida has adopted a new law that could impose the death penalty for those convicted of raping a child younger than 12 years old. The bill was signed into law by Governor DeSantis and is expected to face controversy in the legal field. How this penalty is enforced...
Maryland law removes statute of limitations for sexual abuse claims
Sexual abuse survivors in Maryland finally had their voices heard. Recently, the state passed the Child Victims Act, eliminating the statute of limitations for suing individuals or institutions facing scrutiny for sexual abuse. What the Child Victims Act could mean...
How PTSD can haunt sexual abuse survivors
It's no question that sexual abuse can leave survivors in distress. Sadly, many still live with their trauma, even when they're no longer in danger. The trauma survivors experience, whether they were abused one time or 100 times, can be so intense that some develop...
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...
Men Can Face Additional Challenges When Dealing with Sexual Abuse
Learn more about why male victims of sexual abuse face more challenges than women. Call us now for a free consultation.
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....
3 questions to address surrounding your sexual abuse case
Holding your abuser accountable takes courage. If you plan to pursue legal action against them, you may have questions about what to expect. For example, you may wonder how much time your case could take, whether you should settle or go to court and how long you have...