Sexual Abuse Law Blog

A Parishoners Guide for Catholic Church Reform

If you’re a Catholic in the state of Florida and you’re fed up with how the church hierarchy is or is not dealing with children’s...

Red flags to watch out for during a massage...

Massage therapy can be an excellent way to unwind and relieve muscle tension. But there are instances where a touch from your massage therapist may...

Recent Action Happening in New Orleans Archdiocese

In just the past few weeks, there has been a lot of action and news about clergy sex crimes and cover-ups in Louisiana, especially in the...

Supporting Survivors: The 3 Words You Should Never Say...

When someone opens up and shares that they have been sexually abused, how you respond is extremely important both for the healing of that child and for the...

Accused Predator Priest Arrested in Venice Following Multiple Sexual...

Port Charlotte priest was recently arrested in Florida after being placed on administrative leave one year ago with the Diocese of Venice. Father Leo Patrick Riley, 68,...

Top Reasons You Deserve Justice From Sexual Abuse

Sexual assault is a traumatic experience that affects millions of people. Despite the high rate of sexual assault, many survivors do not receive the justice...

Historic FBI-Nassar Settlement: A Beacon of Hope for Survivors...

A Monumental Milestone: Progress is Unfolding for Victims of Abuse In a landmark decision signaling a potent wave of change, the Justice Department, alongside over...

Six Reasons Why Enablers Must Be Held Accountable For...

It’s finally spring, the time of year when most state legislatures are in session, debating new laws, adopting some, and rejecting others. And just as...

Abuse by clergy FAQ

The clergy sex abuse crisis has continued to grow in significance in Florida over the past several decades. Many victims of sexual abuse have been...