What is the Deadline for Reporting Childhood Sexual Abuse in California?
The statute of limitations for reporting childhood sexual assault gives survivors options.
Articles from Survivor Lawyer.
The statute of limitations for reporting childhood sexual assault gives survivors options.
Gaming isn’t just a game anymore. It’s a digital playground, and just like any real-world playground, it needs supervision.
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 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.
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.
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.
In recent years, a disturbing trend has emerged, sexual assaults committed by medical professionals, preying on patients when they are at their most defenseless.
It’s crucial for people to know the difference between molestation and sexual assault in order to find the right help and legal support.
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.
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.
While some instances of sexual assault are grouped into mass torts, not all cases of sexual assault fall under this categorization.
A new law will protect sexual assault survivors from defamation countersuits so they can pursue justice without fear of retaliation.
The glitz and glamour of celebrity often overshadow the harsh realities faced by many sexual assault survivors preyed on by powerful individuals.
Teachers and coaches play pivotal roles in shaping a child's character and their development. Predators may try to abuse that trust.
California signed a new law that eliminates the statute of limitations for people to file a lawsuit for child sexual assault allegations.
Even if you experienced sexual abuse many years ago, it may still be possible to hold responsible parties accountable.
Grooming tactics can be difficult to spot but it is important to remain vigilant against those who attempt to manipulate the most vulnerable groups.
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.
Being imprisoned human rights deserve protection at all times and under all circumstances, including your right to be free of sexual assault.
Attorney Jessica Pride is weighing in on why National City teacher Jacqueline Ma was re-arrested for additional sex crime charges.
Learn more about the book "Victims No Longer: The Classic Guide for Men Recovering from Sexual Child Abuse."
Children are online more than ever. This increased time online also exposes children to more sexual abuse risks.
Nursing homes are places where people should be protected. What can you do if a sexual predator threatens this safe place?
If you are a survivor of child sexual assault, your opportunity to bring a civil lawsuit may be coming to a close.
Sexual assault in psychiatric facilities is one of the most prevalent, yet least-discussed forms of sexual assault.
Jessica Pride is representing several sexual assault survivors in cases involving FCI in Dublin, California.
Underreporting, lack of data, and inadequate legal enforcement have allowed sexual assault in psychiatric facilities to persist.
Under a new Act, employers will be prohibited from forcing employees to settle sexual assault and harassment claims through arbitration.
Our firm is representing a victim in a case against Dr. Pathak, who has been charged with sexual misconduct against female patients.
Legal action against the video game company Activision Blizzard has uncovered serious instances of abuse, rape, and suicide
When adults work with minors they have a professional, ethical, and legal responsibility to refrain from misconduct.
Crimes against a girl were made worse by the inaction of Francis Parker School. By not following up with students, further abuse occurred.
The allegations surrounding Activision Blizzard include sexual assault, racial harassment, and workplace belittlement.
A California private school acknowledged decades of allegations of sexual assault, harassment, and boundary crossing of students by facutly.
Child sexual abuse can easily go undetected. Children are conditioned to look up to their elders, which can leave them vulnerable.
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