California Bill That Protects Students From Sexual Misconduct Signed Into Law
California lawmakers are considering a landmark bill that could reshape school safety by requiring stronger protections against sexual misconduct by employees.
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California lawmakers are considering a landmark bill that could reshape school safety by requiring stronger protections against sexual misconduct by employees.
“Relief but not victory,” is how one survivors rights advocate described the failure of a California bill that sought to limit lawsuits from childhood sexual abuse survivors. Despite preserving the right of victims to hold institutions accountable, the legislation may be reintroduced at a later date.
A New York survivor has been awarded $270,000 under the Child Victims Act, showing how courage and persistence can bring justice, even decades later.
As SB 577 moves toward a vote, California may tighten proof standards, cap remedies, and set a hard LA County institutional sexual abuse deadline. Who gains protection, and who could lose a day in court.
New York lawmakers vote to end anonymous child abuse hotline calls, raising debate over family safety, false allegations, and the weaponization of reports. The bill awaits Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature.
In an Aug. 18 report for The Imprint, journalist Susanti Sarkar exposes a system known as hidden foster care. It’s a term many outside child
Texas’ new “Trey’s Law” voids NDAs that silence survivors of sexual abuse and trafficking, marking a major legal victory for victim rights and freedom to speak.
Massachusetts law allows teachers and coaches to legally have sex with 16- and 17-year-old students. Lawmakers and survivors want that to change.
AI-generated child abuse images are skyrocketing. A new bipartisan bill targets how tech companies train AI—and how to stop predators from exploiting the code.
A federal judge says Washington state can’t force priests to report child abuse learned in confession—raising new legal and constitutional questions nationwide.