In Connecticut and across the United States, child sexual abuse is an ongoing problem that impacts and damages many lives. Often, those who are in a position of power and responsibility over children take advantage of their position and commit terrible acts. Those...
Child Sexual Abuse
Connecticut cop charged with abusing, raping 11-year-old girl
Many instances of child abuse occur between an adult who knows the victim. In most of these cases, the abuser uses the victim’s familiarity to approach the child. A particularly outrageous example of this behavior was behind the recent arrest of a Connecticut police...
Lawsuit claiming child sexual abuse lodged against ‘Cheer’ star
The issue of child sexual abuse is significant and deserves attention. Children in Connecticut deserve to be protected from exploitation and abuse, and it is important for their parents to know that they have legal options in civil court when the unthinkable happens....
K-12 sexual harassment is a huge problem
>Many Connecticut may be shocked to learn just how prevalent the problem of sexual harassment and abuse has become in our nation’s k-12 schools. Author Hope Jahren was horrified and unprepared by the response she received following an op-ed she penned for the New York...
Assisting children by making necessary reports
While physical abuse is often easy to identify because of the bruises that are visible, sexual abuse might not always be detected as easily. If child sexual abuse is being committed or if it’s suspected in Connecticut, it should be reported as soon as possible to the...
Who are perpetrators of child sexual abuse?
Maybe nothing could be more shocking and heartbreaking than finding out that someone has been sexually abusing your child. You have done your best to keep your son or daughter safe from predators, but your child was victimized anyway. The trauma they have experienced...
Potential warnings signs of child sexual abuse
According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), government authorities in the U.S. respond to a report of child sexual abuse every nine minutes. These heinous crimes are rampant, and often have a severe impact on a child’s life and development that...
Holding parties accountable for child sexual abuse
A child who is the victim of sexual abuse will often a face a lifetime of problems. The extent of the emotional damage might not be immediately evident, especially if the child is younger when they are harmed. For the parents of children who are trying to recover from...
Teacher-student sexual abuse cases are terrible
Child sexual abuse is a big issue that must be promptly addressed. Parents who send their children to school assume that those juveniles are safe when they are there. Unfortunately, there are teachers who partake in sexual activities with the students who trust them....
Seeking compensation for child sexual abuse
Discovering that your child was sexually abused is a traumatic experience for any parent. Your first thought is likely going to be to ensure that your child gets the help they need to learn to live with what happened. From there, you might want revenge. It is...