Sexual Abuse Law Blog

Clermont Acupuncturist Andrew Walsh Arrested for Sexual Battery on...

Andrew Walsh, an acupuncturist in Clermont, Florida, was arrested on July 2, 2024, on sexual battery charges. Walsh, 52, has been accused of inappropriately touching...

Can doctors have sexual relationships with patients?

Imagine trusting your health to a medical professional, only to have that trust shattered by inappropriate sexual advances. Sadly, this scenario happens more often than...

Another Notorious Fresno Predator Priest: Father Louis Aloysius Garcia

A few weeks ago, we wrote about the ‘very troubling case’ of a Fresno diocesan abuser, Fr. Eric Swearingen. As one might expect, Fr. Swearingen has...

Massage Envy Miami Brickell Massage Therapist Jorge Cardenio Destrades...

 On June 25, 2024, massage therapist Jorge Cardenio Destrades Llanes from Massage Envy’s Mary Brickell Village location in Miami was arrested and charged with sexual...

Catholic School Teacher Boris Bastidas Pleads Guilty to Sex...

Boris Bastidas, a Catholic high school teacher in Hollywood, Florida, who was arrested in March 2024 for sexual misconduct with a student, was sentenced on September 17,...

Creating safe spaces: How to support a survivor of...

When someone you love has experienced sexual abuse, it’s natural to feel a mix of emotions and uncertainty about how to provide support. It’s important...

How to talk to your kids about sexual assault

Parents cannot protect their kids every moment of the day. They may be at school, daycare or at practice. This separation can amplify a Florida...

Warning signs of sexual abuse in preschool-age kids

Child sexual abuse remains a pertinent issue in the United States. The devastating effects of this abuse stay with survivors for a long time, changing...

Orlando Massage Therapist Jose Barroso Gets License Restricted By...

On June 5, 2024, Jose Barroso of Orange County got his license to practice as a massage therapist in the state of Florida restricted by the Florida...