Children who were victims of sexual abuse have a long road ahead of them as they try to heal. Unfortunately, this is going to entail both physical and emotional healing. Many of the physical aspects will heal long before the mental ones. These innocent children will...
Child Sexual Abuse
Signs a child has been sexually abused
Parents assume that they will always know when something is wrong with their children; however, you might not. When a child is sexually abused, it can be difficult for the parents to know. Learning some of the signs that are common in these cases can be beneficial....
State legislators seek to strengthen sexual assault laws
Survivors of sexual assault and their allies are pushing for changes to Connecticut law that would remove or lengthen the statutes of limitations for reporting and taking legal action on a broad range of sex crimes. Connecticut currently has among the strictest...
BARBARA BLAIN, FOUNDER OF SNAP, PASSES AWAY
Barbara Blaine passed away on September 24, 2017 from a cardiac event she suffered while hiking. Blaine, who was 61 at the time of her passing, was a pioneer advocate and founder of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP). She was surrounded by her...
KNOW THE SIGNS OF CHILD SEX ABUSE
As a parent, there is nothing more you want than to protect your child from all of the dangers of the world for as long as possible. We do our best to shield our children from all of the horrors the world has to offer, but it can be nearly impossible to completely...
TEACHER GETS 45 DAYS FOR STUDENT SEXUAL ASSAULT
What's more disturbing - a grades-for-sex scam from a teacher, or the tired 'consensual' defense? A Bridgeport, Connecticut teacher was sentenced to 45 days to serve after being busted for engaging in sexual activity with multiple students. At least as reported, the...
SEXUAL ABUSE SCANDAL AT ST. GEORGE’S SHEDS LIGHT ON RI LAWS
The historic St. George's School in Middletown is in the center of a sexual abuse scandal that is gaining nationwide attention. Alumni of the educational and religious institution have claimed that the school illegally choose not to report sexual abuse allegations...