January 14, 2026 For sexual abuse survivors, justice in the criminal courts is rare. An NBC News investigation found that in some cities,...
Category: Sex Abuse
Statute of Limitations for Child Sexual Assault: FAQs for Survivors
December 11, 2025 Sexual abuse cases can feel traumatic, overwhelming and confusing, leaving survivors and their families to search for answers about their...
Is There a Statute of Limitations on Sexual Assault?
September 24, 2025 As public understanding deepens around the lifelong impact of childhood sexual abuse, lawmakers in a growing number of states have...
$4B Settlement for Survivors of Sexual Abuse at L.A. Juvenile Detention Facilities
August 12, 2025 Los Angeles County has reached a sweeping $4 billion settlement to resolve thousands of lawsuits brought by survivors of sexual...
Religious Institutions Across U.S. Facing Child Sex Abuse Allegations
June 24, 2025 Across the United States, religious institutions are facing mounting scrutiny over sexual abuse—often involving minors and often concealed for decades....
CA Schools Reach $24M Settlement with Sex Abuse Survivors
May 14, 2025 In a major victory for adult survivors of sexual abuse in the classroom, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)...
Detention Center Operators Fail to Protect Youth Offenders from Sex Abuse
April 22, 2025 Juvenile detention facilities are failing to protect young offenders from sexual abuse by guards and other adult personnel, as well...
More states extend lawsuit filing deadlines for victims of child sex abuse
December 11, 2024 A growing number of states are extending filing deadlines for legal claims against child sex abuse perpetrators. According to Non-profit...
LA Teacher Arrested for Child Sexual Assault; More Victims Possible
November 19, 2024 Los Angeles police have arrested Los Angeles Unified School District middle school teacher Colleen Jo Matarico on charges that she...
