There are few crimes more painful or embarrassing to victims than sexual assault. Especially when men in authority are the ones perpetrating these crimes: Teachers, coaches, doctors and other professionals in positions of power and authority. When these tragedies occur, it is important for victims to find the courage needed to stand up and fight […]
When people talk about post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), most people immediately think about members of the military. Those who see combat often experience post traumatic stress. Between 10 and 30 percent of veterans from any given conflict likely experience PTSD as a result. As sad as that statistic is, the rates of PTSD in […]
There are many youth organizations that once enjoyed stellar reputations that have since been tarnished. One of the most prominent examples is the Boy Scouts of America. Rather than instilling positive moral values in boys and young men, the BSA has been accused of allowing scouts to be molested and sexually abused by pedophiles working […]
For a lot of sexual assault victims, going on with life after an unwanted sexual encounter can be incredibly challenging. In many cases, victims immediately suffer from anxiety and even depression. They may have trouble sleeping and oftentimes relive their experience, making matters worse. For many victims, criminal proceedings do not do enough justice. And […]
We have previously written that too many colleges and universities in America fail to appropriately handle allegations of sexual assault. In some cases, when victims come forward, school administrators try to handle the allegations quietly so that they don’t receive unwanted media attention. Other times, school counselors and others who are supposed to be victim […]
School administrators and staff cannot always prevent sexual abuse, but they have an obligation to do everything in their power to that end. Moreover, schools have a responsibility to help students suffering with the effects of sexual abuse in addition to the school’s legal responsibility to investigate claims of rape and sexual abuse. For most school […]