# Jessica Pride

> Managing Partner at The Pride Law Firm

Based in San Diego, California. I’m Jessica Pride, Managing Partner of The Pride Law Firm in San Diego. For more than fifteen years, I’ve stood beside survivors of sexual assault—women, men, and children—helping them seek justice in civil court.

## Posts

- [Understanding the Warning Signs of Child Sexual Abuse: What Families Need to Know](https://jessicapride.com/posts/understanding-the-warning-signs-of-child-sexual-abuse-what-families-need-to-know): Child sexual abuse is more common than many realize. This article explains behavioral, emotional, and physical warning signs, and what families should do if they suspect abuse.
- [What is the Deadline for Reporting Childhood Sexual Abuse in California?](https://jessicapride.com/posts/statute-of-limitations): The statute of limitations for reporting childhood sexual assault gives survivors options.
- [Online Gaming and Child Safety: How to Protect Your Kids from Predators](https://jessicapride.com/posts/online-gaming-child-safety): Gaming isn’t just a game anymore. It’s a digital playground, and just like any real-world playground, it needs supervision.
- [What Is the Age of Consent in California?](https://jessicapride.com/posts/california-age-of-consent): One of the most important age milestones is the age of consent. This is the legal age when someone is considered mature enough to agree to sexual activity.
- [Sexual Assault Perpetrators Statistics](https://jessicapride.com/posts/sexual-perpetrator-statistics): Sexual assault is a difficult topic to discuss, but one that affects too many lives to go ignored. Most sexual assault perpetrators are known to the victim.
- [California Law on Sexual Assault](https://jessicapride.com/posts/california-law-on-sexual-assault): Grasping the specific laws around sexual assault is a crucial step towards reclaiming your power and pursuing healing. Learn more about sexual assault under California law so you can better understand your rights as a survivor.
- [Understanding a Criminal vs. Civil Lawsuit for Child Sexual Abuse in California](https://jessicapride.com/posts/california-child-sexual-abuse-criminal-or-civil): California child sexual abuse cases can move through the criminal courts, the civil courts, or both. Learn how each path works and what it can mean for survivors.
- [The Role of Hospital Accountability for Sexual Assault: Staffing, Hiring, and Training Failures](https://jessicapride.com/posts/rise-in-hospital-sexual-assault): In recent years, a disturbing trend has emerged, sexual assaults committed by medical professionals, preying on patients when they are at their most defenseless.
- [Sexual Assault vs Molestation: What's the Difference?](https://jessicapride.com/posts/molestation-vs-sexual-assault): It’s crucial for people to know the difference between molestation and sexual assault in order to find the right help and legal support.
- [Warning Signs of Child Sexual Abuse](https://jessicapride.com/posts/signs-of-child-sexual-abuse): Signs of child sexual abuse aren’t usually obvious. Abusers often go to great lengths to hide their actions, and it can be difficult to distinguish from other signs of child stress or trauma.
- [AB 1013: California's New Drink Spiking Test Kit Law](https://jessicapride.com/posts/california-bill-ab-1013): Spiked drinks heighten the risk of sexual assault or other violent crimes. A new law requires certain establishments that serve alcohol to offer alcohol testing kits.
- [Each Survivor Is Unique: Sexual Assault Cases Beyond Mass Torts](https://jessicapride.com/posts/sexual-assault-not-mass-tort): While some instances of sexual assault are grouped into mass torts, not all cases of sexual assault fall under this categorization.
- [AB 933: Championing Survivor Rights in California](https://jessicapride.com/posts/california-bill-ab-933): A new law will protect sexual assault survivors from defamation countersuits so they can pursue justice without fear of retaliation.
- [Celebrities Accused of Sexual Assault](https://jessicapride.com/posts/celebrity-sexual-assault): The glitz and glamour of celebrity often overshadow the harsh realities faced by many sexual assault survivors preyed on by powerful individuals.
- [Spot the Signs Early: Things You Should Not Allow a Teacher or Coach to Do With Your Child](https://jessicapride.com/posts/things-teachers-coaches-should-not-do-with-your-child): Teachers and coaches play pivotal roles in shaping a child's character and their development. Predators may try to abuse that trust.
- [Update: California Child Sex Abuse Statute of Limitations Eliminated](https://jessicapride.com/posts/california-eliminates-statute-of-limitations-for-child-sex-abuse-lawsuits): California signed a new law that eliminates the statute of limitations for people to file a lawsuit for child sexual assault allegations.
- [Can You Charge Someone With Molestation Years Later in California?](https://jessicapride.com/posts/can-you-sue-someone-who-molested-you-as-a-child-in-california): Even if you experienced sexual abuse many years ago, it may still be possible to hold responsible parties accountable.
- [How to Recognize Grooming](https://jessicapride.com/posts/how-to-recognize-grooming): Grooming tactics can be difficult to spot but it is important to remain vigilant against those who attempt to manipulate the most vulnerable groups.
- [Summer Camp Sexual Assault: Are Your Kids Safe?](https://jessicapride.com/posts/summer-camp-sexual-assault-prevention): When the joy of summer camp is destroyed by a sexual assault, it is a deeply traumatic experience that can leave long-lasting scars on a child's physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.
- [Sexual Abuse in California Prisons: Statistics and Facts](https://jessicapride.com/posts/california-sexual-assault-prison-statistics-facts): Being imprisoned human rights deserve protection at all times and under all circumstances, including your right to be free of sexual assault.
- [Jessica Pride Weighs in on National City Teacher Jacqueline Ma’s Re-Arrest](https://jessicapride.com/posts/national-city-teacher-jacqueline-ma-sexual-abuse): Attorney Jessica Pride is weighing in on why National City teacher Jacqueline Ma was re-arrested for additional sex crime charges.
- [Victims No Longer by Mike Lew](https://jessicapride.com/posts/victims-no-longer-by-mike-lew): Learn more about the book "Victims No Longer: The Classic Guide for Men Recovering from Sexual Child Abuse."
- [Are Children at Increased Risk of Online Sexual Abuse?](https://jessicapride.com/posts/children-increased-risk-online-sexual-abuse): Children are online more than ever. This increased time online also exposes children to more sexual abuse risks.
- [What Do I Need to Know About Sexual Abuse in Nursing Homes?](https://jessicapride.com/posts/sexual-abuse-nursing-home-lawyers): Nursing homes are places where people should be protected. What can you do if a sexual predator threatens this safe place?
- [California’s Lookback Window for Survivors of Child Sexual Assault Is Closing Soon](https://jessicapride.com/posts/california-child-sexual-assault-lookback-window-closing): If you are a survivor of child sexual assault, your opportunity to bring a civil lawsuit may be coming to a close.
- [How to Recognize Sexual Abuse in Mental Health Facilities](https://jessicapride.com/posts/how-recognize-sexual-abuse-mental-health-facilities): Sexual assault in psychiatric facilities is one of the most prevalent, yet least-discussed forms of sexual assault.
- [Jessica Pride Representing Multiple Survivors of Sexual Assault at FCI Dublin](https://jessicapride.com/posts/sexual-assault-cases-fci-dublin): Jessica Pride is representing several sexual assault survivors in cases involving FCI in Dublin, California.
- [Sexual Assault in Psychiatric Facilities: Why Is It So Common?](https://jessicapride.com/posts/sexual-abuse-psychiatric-facilities): Underreporting, lack of data, and inadequate legal enforcement have allowed sexual assault in psychiatric facilities to persist.
- [Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021](https://jessicapride.com/posts/ending-forced-arbitration-sexual-assault-harassment-2021): Under a new Act, employers will be prohibited from forcing employees to settle sexual assault and harassment claims through arbitration.
- [Dr. Ranganath Pathak Charged With Sexual Misconduct](https://jessicapride.com/posts/dr-ranganath-pathak-charged-with-sexual-misconduct): Our firm is representing a victim in a case against Dr. Pathak, who has been charged with sexual misconduct against female patients.
- [New Revelations in the Activision Blizzard Sexual Assault and Harassment Case](https://jessicapride.com/posts/new-revelations-activision-blizzard-sexual-assault-case): Legal action against the video game company Activision Blizzard has uncovered serious instances of abuse, rape, and suicide
- [Minors Cannot Consent](https://jessicapride.com/posts/minors-cannot-consent): When adults work with minors they have a professional, ethical, and legal responsibility to refrain from misconduct.
- [Lawsuit Filed Over Sexual Abuse and Negligent Supervision at the Prestigious Francis Parker School](https://jessicapride.com/posts/francis-parker-school-sexual-abuse-lawsuit): Crimes against a girl were made worse by the inaction of Francis Parker School. By not following up with students, further abuse occurred.
- [The Activision Blizzard Games Sexual Harassment Lawsuit](https://jessicapride.com/posts/activision-blizzard-sexual-harassment): The allegations surrounding Activision Blizzard include sexual assault, racial harassment, and workplace belittlement.
- [Ojai Boarding School Acknowledges Decades of Sexual Abuse Allegations](https://jessicapride.com/posts/ojai-boarding-school-sexual-abuse-allegations): A California private school acknowledged decades of allegations of sexual assault, harassment, and boundary crossing of students by facutly.
- [5 Long-Term Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse](https://jessicapride.com/posts/5-long-term-effects-childhood-sexual-abuse): Child sexual abuse can easily go undetected. Children are conditioned to look up to their elders, which can leave them vulnerable.
- [Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) 2021](https://jessicapride.com/posts/sexual-assault-awareness-month-saam-2021): Sexual Assault Awareness Month: What You Should Know April is \[…\]
- [Every Survivor’s Story Makes a Difference](https://jessicapride.com/posts/every-story-matters): Christy Heiskala is a Survivor Advocate for The Pride Law \[…\]
- [FBI Warns of Child Sexual Abuse Material Displayed in “Zoom Hack” Incidents](https://jessicapride.com/posts/zoom-hack-child-sexual-abuse-material): The current COVID-19 crisis has forced many organizations like schools \[…\]
- [Man Posing as a Del Mar Plastic Surgeon Charged with Sexual Battery](https://jessicapride.com/posts/sexual-battery-man-posing-del-mar-plastic-surgeon): Hombre Haciéndose Pasar Por Un Cirujano Plástico De Del Mar \[…\]
- [Mandatory Reporting and Child Sexual Abuse: Frequently Asked Questions](https://jessicapride.com/posts/mandatory-reporting-child-sexual-abuse-faq): One of the main difficulties with child sexual abuse and \[…\]
- [California Expands Child Sexual Abuse Statute of Limitations Along With Other States](https://jessicapride.com/posts/states-expand-child-sexual-abuse-statute-of-limitations): Child sexual abuse is an overwhelmingly difficult subject to talk \[…\]
- [When a Massage Becomes an Assault](https://jessicapride.com/posts/when-massage-becomes-assault): Understanding Massage Assault Massages are meant to be a soothing \[…\]
- [National Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2019: Get Involved](https://jessicapride.com/posts/national-domestic-violence-awareness-month-2019-dvam): October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). This month is \[…\]
- [What Were You Wearing' Display Comes to San Diego](https://jessicapride.com/posts/what-were-you-wearing-san-diego): (Last Updated On: April 9, 2020) Please be advised: this \[…\]
- [California Statute of Limitations for Sexual Assault Could Change with New Bill](https://jessicapride.com/posts/statute-of-limitations-ab-1510): “It never sat well with me all these years," explained \[…\]
- [Multiple Leaders Arrested for Child Molestation in Youth Organizations](https://jessicapride.com/posts/child-molestation-youth-organizations): Child molestation in youth development organizations is not a new \[…\]
- [Pride Law Firm Brings Civil Lawsuit Against Doctor](https://jessicapride.com/posts/civil-lawsuit-doctor): Unfortunately, a full cup of justice is not always served \[…\]
- [Doctor Sexual Assault: A New Bill to End Secrecy](https://jessicapride.com/posts/doctor-sexual-assault): A New Bill to End Secrecy Behind Doctor Sexual Assault \[…\]
- [Acosta Helps Pedophile Epstein Escape Jail Time](https://jessicapride.com/posts/acosta-plea-deal-epstein): Powerful people often have powerful friends. The sad reality is \[…\]
- [Google Meets Protest Demands to End Sexual Harassment Arbitration](https://jessicapride.com/posts/google-forced-arbitration): Android creator Andy Rubin resigned from Google with a $90 \[…\]
- [Thousands of Migrants Report Sexual Abuse While in Custody](https://jessicapride.com/posts/migrant-sexual-abuse): The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency policy prohibits sexual \[…\]
- [Sexual Assault on Airplanes](https://jessicapride.com/posts/airline-sexual-assault): Airplane sexual assaults are highly specific forms of assault that \[…\]
- [Sexual Assault Rampant at Music Festivals](https://jessicapride.com/posts/sexual-assault-music-festivals): Music festivals are meant to be spaces for people to \[…\]
- [What Were You Wearing' Exhibit Addresses Myth Behind Sexual Assault](https://jessicapride.com/posts/what-were-you-wearing-exhibit-dispels-myth): Perhaps as old as the act itself is a question \[…\]
- [Woman Alleges Rape by La Jolla Restaurant Owner](https://jessicapride.com/posts/woman-alleges-rape-by-la-jolla-restaurant-owner): A Job Interview Gone Awry An anonymous woman from La \[…\]
- [Male Figures Accused of Sexual Assault in 2017: A Timeline](https://jessicapride.com/posts/male-figures-accused-of-sexual-assault-in-2017-a-timeline): Many prominent male figures in show business, the media and \[…\]
- [TIME Names The Silence Breakers as 2017's Person of the Year](https://jessicapride.com/posts/time-names-silence-breakers-2017s-person-year): TIME has released its choice for 2017 Person of the \[…\]
- [#MeToo – My Story of Sexual Harassment](https://jessicapride.com/posts/metoo-story-sexual-harassment): In one of my first “real” jobs out of college, \[…\]
- [Massage Envy Faces Sexual Assault Claims From More Than 180 Women](https://jessicapride.com/posts/massage-envy-ignores-sexual-assault-claims): Massages are meant to be a relaxing way to release \[…\]
- [The Weinstein Scandal: Breaking the Silence Over Sexual Assault](https://jessicapride.com/posts/breaking-silence-over-assault): Two decades ago, in what was supposed to be a \[…\]
- [What The Taylor Swift Lawsuit Means for You](https://jessicapride.com/posts/taylor-swift-sexual-assault-lawsuit): Taylor Swift often receives a lot of criticism in the \[…\]
- [What You Need to Know About Uber & Lyft Sexual Assaults](https://jessicapride.com/posts/uber-lyft-sexual-assaults): Updated August 3, 2017.In March of 2016 we wrote a \[…\]
- [Powerful 'It's On Us' Video Reveals How We Unintentionally Teach Rape Culture](https://jessicapride.com/posts/unintentionally-teaching-rape-culture): Chances are good that, if you’re a girl, you got \[…\]
- [Safety For Undocumented Victims Of Sexual Assault](https://jessicapride.com/posts/safety-undocumented-immigrant-victim-sexual-assault): In all the controversial arguments that surround the issue of \[…\]
- [What is Consent?](https://jessicapride.com/posts/consent): Sexual assault is any type of forced sexual contact or \[…\]
- [Sexual Assault on Campus Statistics](https://jessicapride.com/posts/sexual-assault-on-college-campuses): The conversation about sexual assault on college campuses has grown \[…\]
- [Sexual Assault Education in California Schools](https://jessicapride.com/posts/california-sexual-assault-education): Primary school years are an important time for children to \[…\]
- [14 Myths About Rape](https://jessicapride.com/posts/rape-myths): It is a sad fact that rape continues to be \[…\]
- [One Victim's Story Brings A Rapist To Justice](https://jessicapride.com/posts/stanford-victim): Last week, the country was stirred by the determination of \[…\]
- [Yes Means Yes](https://jessicapride.com/posts/consensual): It’s easy to make the distinction between sex versus sexual \[…\]
- [Understanding Your Rights: Criminal vs. Civil Law](https://jessicapride.com/posts/understanding-your-rights-criminal-vs-civil-law): Surviving sexual assault is one of the most traumatic experiences \[…\]
- [A Patient’s Right to Privacy Violated](https://jessicapride.com/posts/a-patients-right-to-privacy-violated): Recently, 36-year-old dental assistant Luis Ramos was arrested on charges \[…\]
- [Dental Assistant Charged with Oral Copulation and Sexual Battery](https://jessicapride.com/posts/dental-assistant-charged-with-oral-copulation-and-sexual-abuse): I've met and worked with hundreds of women who have \[…\]
- [Uber Unsafe: The Hidden Dangers of Ride-Sharing](https://jessicapride.com/posts/uber-un-safe-the-hidden-dangers-of-ride-sharing): News Update: April 13, 2016 – Uber will pay at \[…\]
- [Breaking the Silence on Abuse](https://jessicapride.com/posts/breaking-the-silence-on-abuse): I'm thinking of a talented individual known around the world. \[…\]
- [5 Best Apps for Campus Safety](https://jessicapride.com/posts/5-best-apps-for-campus-safety): Whether it’s your first semester or your last, heading off \[…\]
- [Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Disclosure Laws: How Do They Affect You?](https://jessicapride.com/posts/std-disclosure-laws): Charlie Sheen, once the highest-paid television actor in Hollywood, admitted \[…\]
- [Sexual Assault at the Hands of Your Doctor?](https://jessicapride.com/posts/sexual-assault-hands-doctor): UPDATE: On Nov. 7, police arrested Dr. Jeffrey Abrams and \[…\]
- [Resources for Sexual Assault Victims](https://jessicapride.com/posts/resources-sexual-assault-victims): Rachel, a high school senior, was told by a teacher \[…\]
- [Jessica Pride on Campus Rape Myths at UCSD Campus](https://jessicapride.com/posts/campus-rape-myths): Over the course of the past year, “sexual assault” has \[…\]
- [Riverside Third-Grader Accused of Sexual Assault](https://jessicapride.com/posts/riverside-third-grader-accused-sexual-assault): In different circumstances, it would have been a school principal's \[…\]
- [Immigrant Workers Take a Stand Against Workplace Assault](https://jessicapride.com/posts/immigrant-workers-take-stand-workplace-assault): The San Diego workforce is full of immigrants from across \[…\]
- [New White House Task Force on Campus Sexual Assault](https://jessicapride.com/posts/new-white-house-task-force-campus-sexual-assault): Calling sexual assault an affront to society, President Barack Obama \[…\]
- [Three Years Later, High School Rape Victim Is Vindicated](https://jessicapride.com/posts/three-years-high-school-rape-victim-vindicated-blame): In December 2010, during her senior year at Henderson High \[…\]
- [Military Sexual Assault Reports Rising](https://jessicapride.com/posts/military-sexual-assault-reports-rising): Proud as San Diegans are of their history as a \[…\]
- [Red' My Lips: It’s Not Your Fault](https://jessicapride.com/posts/red-lips-fault): "Did you see what she was wearing? She flirted with \[…\]
- [Filner Made it Very Clear How Powerful He Thought He Was'](https://jessicapride.com/posts/filner-scandal-using-power-victimize): By the time Bob Filner’s lengthy political career collapsed in \[…\]
- [You are not alone.](https://jessicapride.com/posts/you-are-not-alone): I believe you. I want to help you get justice. \[…\]

## Credentials

- [Managing Partner](https://www.survivorlawyer.com/team/jessica-k-pride): employment — issued by The Pride Law Firm — Lead counsel for survivors of sexual assault and abuse. 20+ years representing women, men, and children in civil litigation against perpetrators and the institutions that enabled them.
- **Advocate of the Year**: award — issued by Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
- **Rising Woman of the Year**: award — issued by San Diego Magazine
- **Co-Founder, Sexual Assault Litigation Group**: membership — issued by American Association for Justice — Established a national platform for attorneys committed to advancing survivor-centered civil justice.
- **Board of Governors (former)**: membership — issued by American Association for Justice — Served as a standing member for seven years, advancing the legal rights of survivors at a national level.
- **President of the Board (former)**: membership — issued by Center for Community Solutions — Four-year tenure leading the board of San Diego's — and the country's third-largest — domestic violence and rape crisis center.
- **Founder, Sirona Healing Center**: other — issued by Sirona Healing Center — Created to provide survivors and those navigating trauma with support and healing resources.
- **Liaison Counsel — FCI Dublin litigation**: other — Federal Correctional Institution litigation that resulted in a record-breaking $116 million settlement for survivors.

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