Sexual Abuse Law Blog

Could a High-ranking US Church Official Charged With Sexual...

Like the sands in an hourglass, time often slips through our fingers, leaving victims and families disheartened, as time seems to always favor the predator....

Sexual abuse is common at daycare and in schools

Although many Florida parents entrust their children to schools and organizations that will keep them safe, often the opposite occurs. The very people who your...

Priests on the Move: Tracking the Alarming Transfers of...

Admittedly, it might be a bit of a broad stroke when we talk about regional characteristics in the context of generous, gumbo-loving, and lively Louisiana....

Morality in Mourning: What to Do When a Predator...

I think we can all agree that showing respect for the dead is a necessary mark of empathy and, well, respectful. However, showing compassion for...

Church Officials Conveniently Move ‘At glacial Pace’

There’s an adage that seems to be a common thread in the Church regarding clergy sexual abuse: things move at a ‘glacial pace.’ However, as...

Breaking Down Misconceptions about Civil Windows ‘Targeting’ the Catholic...

Unless you live in a bubble, you probably have heard a few things fly around the rumor mill about these noteworthy individuals who have something in common....

A Shocking Revelation: SF Archbishop Claims None of Its...

If only this wasn’t real life-if we were talking about a fictional novel plot instead-this situation could very well be laughable. But we aren’t, and...

Cracking the Code of Compensation: Why Certain Victims of...

Talking about the big-dollar payouts in child sexual abuse cases by the clergy is not easy, and rightly so. Despite the existence of these court...

Unspoken Consequences: Pope Francis’ Comments May Silence Victims and...

Pope’s Comments Keep Victims Feeling Helpless & Kids at Risk Ah, Pope Francis. There he goes again, stealing headlines over the weekend with statements that...