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When Should You Seek Medical Care After a Sexual Assault?

Being sexually assaulted is an extremely personal kind of violation that can take an immense physical, emotional, and psychological toll. If you are a survivor of sexual assault, it can be difficult to take immediate action to protect yourself and seek justice. However, it is recommended to seek medical care as soon as possible. Immediate… read more

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What Is the Statute of Limitations for Sexual Assault in California?

Sexual assault is a serious crime that can have a wide range of ramifications on a victim. While nothing can truly make a victim whole again after being sexually assaulted or abused, filing a sexual assault civil claim in Los Angeles can provide justice, accountability and financial compensation for the victim’s losses. To have a… read more

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ABC – KATU Channel 2 – West Linn, Oregon, Dr. David Farley Case

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How Does Negligence Play a Role in Sexual Assault Cases?

Sexual assault is a criminal offense in California that can lead to a sentence such as jail time for a convicted offender. However, criminal charges are not the only form of justice a survivor of sexual assault can pursue. A survivor can also file a civil sexual assault lawsuit to hold the assailant legally and… read more

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Riverside County school principal Greg Anderson arrested for allegedly failing to report abuse

The principal of a Riverside County high school has been arrested for allegedly failing to report incidents of inappropriate contact between a teacher and student, officials said Friday. Greg Anderson, 44, principal of Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Eastvale, was arrested for violations of mandatory reporting laws, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. The… read more

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Former Anaheim elementary school teacher Richard O’Connor sentenced to prison for possessing child pornography

Former Anaheim elementary school teacher and high school wrestling coach Richard O’Connor was sentenced Monday to two years in federal prison for possessing child pornography. O’Connor formerly was employed as a fourth-grade teacher at Crescent Elementary School in Anaheim and volunteered as a boys’ wrestling coach at Canyon High School, also located in Anaheim. He… read more

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How to Recognize the Signs of Grooming  

Grooming refers to actions and behaviors taken by a person who aims to sexually abuse a child. It is a process of manipulating a potential victim and people close to the targeted child to gain a position of trust. Ultimately, this position is abused and exploited to commit crimes of sexual abuse. Recognizing the signs… read more

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Eyewitness News – Dr. William Thompson, Hoag Hospital Lawsuit

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How Common Is Clergy Sexual Abuse?

Over the last few decades, thousands of clergy sexual abuse cases have been reported in various religious communities around the world. Religious institutions have only recently begun to take accountability and pledge transparency when it comes to clergy sexual abuse. Unfortunately, this crime continues to plague millions of churches worldwide as religious institutions fail to… read more

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Your Guide to Understanding Online Sexual Assault

In the age of technology, sexual perpetrators have new means of finding, grooming, targeting, exploiting and assaulting victims. Digital sexual abuse activities such as messages, comments or explicit images can have an immense impact on a victim’s life. Learn more about online sexual assault to understand your legal rights as a victim in California. What… read more

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