Category Archives: Sexual Abuse And Trauma
Counselor Arrested for Sexually Abusing Child
Counselors are meant to help those who are struggling with mental health issues. Their clients are often vulnerable children or adults struggling with mental illness counselors should never abuse their position of trust to take advantage of those they are supposed to help. Sadly, however, sometimes they do – causing irreparable harm. Earlier this… Read More »
Lawmakers Targeting AI-Generated Sexual Abuse Materials
Artificial intelligence (AI) has grown rapidly in the past few years. While many people are excited about the possibilities of AI, many have concerns. The technology has the ability to perform many human-like functions, such as writing resumes, creating contracts, and writing poetry. AI also has the capacity to create visual art, and this… Read More »
Teacher Arrested for Child Sex Crimes
Most teachers are wonderful individuals who have dedicated their lives to educating and supporting our children and instilling a long-term love of learning. Unfortunately, some teachers abuse their position and cause children to suffer long-term harm by engaging in sex crimes and other inappropriate conduct. A South Carolina teacher is facing charges of child… Read More »
2 Men Arrested for Child Sex Crimes
Two men from South Carolina have been charged with multiple child sex crimes. A tip resulted in an investigation that led to their arrests. Investigators from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force searched the men’s electronics and homes. They ended up arresting a 24-year-old man from Easley, South Carolina, and a 54-year-old man… Read More »
South Carolina Priest Charged With Sexual Abuse
Priests, clergymen, and other church leaders are typically seen as trusted authority figures in communities. Children and other members of the congregation look up to these adults, so when they engage in abusive behavior, it can be shocking. Late last year, a South Carolina priest was charged with federal sex crimes after sexually abusing… Read More »
Elderly Couple Arrested For Sexual Abuse
When you think of child sex abusers, you may imagine pedophiles or middle-aged men. However, anyone of any age can be a child abuser—even people in their 70s. An elderly couple from South Carolina was recently arrested for child abuse they allegedly inflicted on two children between 2005 and 2012. The 73-year-old woman and… Read More »
Wife Of Fire Chief Faces Child Sex Crime Charges
Child sex abuse is a prevalent crime that can happen to any child in a variety of settings. While often perpetrated by men, women may instigate sex abuse upon children as well. In fact, the wife of a South Carolina fire chief is facing multiple charges Over a one-year period—between April 22, 2020 and… Read More »
Liability In Sexual Assault Cases
Liability is a complicated matter in all types of legal cases. Even in cases involving sexual assault, where the perpetrator is caught in the act, there can be other possible parties who are at fault or hold some responsibility for these heinous crimes. This is often surprising to many victims. They do not always… Read More »
Timeline Of Sexual Assault At Michigan State University
Michigan State University is known as one of the top research universities in the United States. It is also known for its winning sports teams, including football, basketball, and gymnastics. Sadly, the gymnastics team in also known for a sexual abuse scandal. In 2017, Larry Nassar, a team physician at Michigan State University and… Read More »
Sexual Assault Awareness Month: What To Know
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The goal is to increase awareness of sexual assault and encourage community members to prevent it from happening while empowering victims to take action. The Sexual Assault Awareness Month campaign works with non-profit organizations to spread the message of awareness and prevention through public events, educational programs, and… Read More »