Sexual Abuse Law Blog

Is Sexual Coercion Sexual Assault? When Someone in a...

What is sexual coercion? It is sexual contact that happens because someone was pressured, manipulated, or made afraid to say no, even though no physical...

Signs of Sexual Abuse in Teenagers: What Parents and...

Recognizing the signs of sexual abuse in teenagers is hard, even for attentive parents. Teens naturally want more privacy, their moods shift, and many feel...

Sexual Abuse in Jewish Religious Institutions: Survivors’ Civil Rights

Jewish sexual abuse cases often come with a weight that survivors in other settings may not carry. Close-knit communities, deep respect for religious leaders, and...

How a Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Against an Institution Works:...

Understanding the sexual abuse lawsuit process can make the idea of reaching out feel less intimidating. Many survivors put off calling a lawyer because they...

Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson Sexual Misconduct Allegations: What...

Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson is facing allegations of sexual misconduct after multiple men publicly accused him of making unwanted sexual advances and other inappropriate...

What Is the Difference Between Molestation and Abuse?

People often use “molestation” and “abuse” as if they mean the same thing. The two terms overlap, and molestation is one specific type of sexual...

What Are the Signs of an Inappropriate Massage?

An inappropriate massage can leave you confused, embarrassed, and unsure whether what happened “counts.” Massage involves close physical contact, which is exactly why clear professional...

Can doctors have sexual relationships with patients?

Can doctors date patients? Many people search this question after a physician’s attention started to feel personal, or after a relationship with a doctor left...

The Case of Michelle Luchau-Rebora: Arrested For Alleged Sexual...

Michelle Luchau-Rebora, a former mental health therapy intern at New Hope CORPS, an addiction and behavioral health treatment facility in Homestead, has been arrested following...