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Mandatory reporting laws for child sexual abuse exist to make sure concerns are taken seriously and action is taken quickly. When someone in a position of trust sees signs of abuse or has reasonable suspicion, they are legally required to speak up. In many states, reports involving child sexual abuse must be made within a specific…

Recognizing the signs of sexual assault in children can be difficult, especially when those signs are subtle or misinterpreted. Some children may speak up right away. Others show their distress through changes in mood or behavior. Physical symptoms may also appear. In many cases, concerns related to child sexual abuse come up during routine conversations or…

Child sexual exploitation occurs when a child is coerced or manipulated in some way that often leads to sexual activity. Often, the child is promised some type of benefit, such as a gift or money. Other times, it may be with the promise of affection or status. What is critical for individuals who are…

Disabled children are often the target of sexual predators who may be looking for opportunities to hurt those who are young and unable to defend themselves. Complicating matters is that disabled children may not know what is occurring is wrong or how to help. Understanding the prevalence of sexual abuse in disabled children is…

Two new bills have taken effect on January 1, 2024, to reform time limits on actions against individuals committing sexual assault and further expand the definition of childhood sexual assault. There are significant factors to consider concerning the dates of the alleged incidents that determine whether this new bill will affect your rights to…

There are some horrible situations that people do not want to think about, but it is critical that we do. How do you know if your child has been put at risk by another person, often someone you trusted? There is no way to know what is happening, but when you know the warning…

The Boy Scouts of America, an organization that was founded in 1910, is an organization that individuals trust to teach their children positive morals and key skills. Yet, the Boy Scout Perversion Files Database shows that there has been a long history of abuse within the organization. Understanding what these files are and how…

The Los Angeles Unified School District is facing yet another possible scandal with last week’s arrest of Joaquin Diaz. Diaz, 44, a former San Fernando Valley teaching assistant who worked with special education students, stands accused of child molestation and kidnapping. As the Los Angeles Times reports, Diaz worked in a number of schools…