New Jersey has enacted a new law requiring a statewide rape kit tracking system to enhance transparency and accountability, reducing backlogs and supporting survivors of sexual assault.
Former Gilman School teacher Christopher Bendann was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for sexually abusing a student and harassing him for years. The case exposes systemic failures in protecting students from predatory educators.
States like Maryland, New York, and California grapple with the financial impact of Child Victims Acts, balancing justice for survivors of abuse with the economic burden of billions in settlement liabilities.
Two Chicago priests, Fathers Henry Kricek and Matthew Foley, are under investigation for alleged sexual abuse of minors. Both have stepped away from ministry pending the outcome of the archdiocese’s investigation.
Former Boston rheumatologist Dr. Derrick Todd faces rape charges and over 200 allegations of sexual abuse spanning a decade. Victims and advocates call the indictment a step toward justice.
A third former Indiana University basketball player has accused team doctor Dr. Bradford Bomba Sr. of sexual abuse, joining a lawsuit alleging university leadership failed to protect athletes from years of misconduct.
Survivors of clerical sexual abuse testified in court against the Oakland Diocese amid bankruptcy proceedings involving nearly 350 claims.
A landmark report from Michigan’s Attorney General reveals decades of alleged sexual misconduct involving nearly 50 Catholic priests and senior figures.
Anthony Odiong, a Catholic priest, rejects a plea deal in a Texas misconduct case involving vulnerable female congregants, setting the stage for trial. Survivors and advocates call for accountability and justice amid ongoing investigations.
Pennsylvania takes a historic step to empower sexual assault survivors by implementing a statewide rape kit tracking system. Learn how this new law enhances transparency, preserves evidence, and prioritizes survivors’ rights.