Sexual Abuse Law Blog

Father John C. Allard – Diocese of Providence

Msgr. John C. Allard Ordained: 1975 Status: Removed from ministry in 2013 Deceased: 2018 Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father John C. Allard...

Broward County Nurse Yordy Brito Aguila’s Licenses Suspended Following...

On June 25, 2026, the Florida Department of Health issued an Emergency Suspension Order against the nursing licenses of Yordy Brito Aguila following allegations that...

AI-Generated Sexual Abuse Images Explained

Artificial intelligence has changed the way people communicate, work, and share information online. It has also created new and deeply harmful tools for abuse. Sexually...

Florida Massage Envy Therapist Victor Jimenez Milian’s License Suspended...

On June 24, 2026, the Florida Department of Health issued an Emergency Suspension Order against the massage therapy license of Victor Jimenez Milian following allegations...

Gainesville Massage Therapist Jason Vigliotti Arrested on Sexual Battery...

Jason Michael Vigliotti, age 55, a massage therapist at Affordable Chiropractic in Gainesville, was arrested on June 23, 2026, following allegations that he sexually battered...

Palm Beach Diocese Priest Alex Vargas Placed on Administrative...

On May 7, 2026, the Diocese of Palm Beach announced that Rev. Alex J. Vargas, pastor of St. Thomas More Parish in Boynton Beach, was placed on...

What Is Institutional Betrayal Trauma?

Sexual abuse causes deep, lasting harm. When the organization that should have protected you looked the other way, minimized what happened, or actively worked to...

How Parents Can Support a Child Abuse Survivor

Learning that your child has been sexually abused is one of the most painful experiences a parent can face. The shock, grief, and anger can...

Trauma Responses After Sexual Abuse

Sexual abuse leaves wounds that go far deeper than what others can see. For many survivors, the experience changes how the brain processes fear, memory,...