How the Civil Lawsuit Process Works: A Guide for Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Searching for legal options after enduring something that should never have happened? The betrayal, the violation, the deep sense of injustice—it lingers long after the
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Searching for legal options after enduring something that should never have happened? The betrayal, the violation, the deep sense of injustice—it lingers long after the
You never thought you’d have to fight to protect your child from the very person who was supposed to love them unconditionally. Maybe you’ve noticed
The U.S. Supreme Court is deciding whether prisoners, including those who allege sexual abuse, have the right to a jury trial when prison officials claim they failed to follow grievance procedures.
FCI Dublin, a federal women’s prison in California, was shut down in April 2024 after years of rampant sexual abuse by staff. This timeline traces the decades of misconduct, legal battles, and the fight for justice that led to its closure. Despite the prison’s shutdown, survivors continue to seek accountability and reform within the U.S. correctional system.
Survivors of sexual abuse often face retraumatization in family court when judges prioritize parental rights over child safety. Learn how post-separation abuse allows abusers to maintain control and what survivors can do to protect themselves.
A yearlong investigation has revealed that Illinois hospitals allowed doctors accused of sexual misconduct to continue practicing while settling lawsuits and refusing to admit wrongdoing. Regulators failed to take swift action, and now new legislation aims to close the gaps that left patients vulnerable.
The STOP CSAM Act has been reintroduced to allow victims of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) to sue tech companies that host exploitative content. Bipartisan lawmakers argue that Big Tech has failed to protect children, and Congress must act.
Johnson City, Tennessee, has agreed to a $28 million settlement with women who alleged that police failed to investigate sexual assault reports against Sean Williams. The lawsuit, involving up to 400 victims, sheds light on systemic issues in law enforcement’s handling of sexual abuse cases.
Match Group, the company behind Tinder, Hinge, and other major dating apps, has failed to act on repeated reports of sexual assault, allowing known predators to stay on its platforms. Despite maintaining an internal database of offenders, Match Group has prioritized profits over user safety, leaving millions of users at risk.
Salt Lake City fire captain and EMT instructor Christopher David Burk faces 13 felony sex abuse charges after multiple students accused him of inappropriate conduct during EMT training sessions. Authorities are investigating the allegations.