According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, in 2011, at least 1,669 children were maltreated by a foster parent. This maltreatment includes neglect, physical abuse and sexual [...]

While the majority of child abuse occurs in the home, child abuse frequently occurs in other situations, such as at daycare. According to the United States Department of Health and [...]

Sadly, people with mental handicaps, like psychiatric patients, are often targets of sexual assault and sexual abuse. As some of the most vulnerable among us, they are unfortunately seen as [...]

Bars and nightclubs are often dangerous places. Establishments that serve alcohol, and are open late night, can attract an unsavory crowd, and it's no secret that intoxicated patrons are prone [...]

Darren Sharper, a former NFL safety and analyst for NFL Network told witnesses that he and a friend had non-consensual sex with two women. Sharper is currently jailed in Los [...]

Thomas J. Curran, a former teacher at the Swain School in Allentown, Pennsylvania, was recently charged with the sexual assault of an 11-year-old boy in New Jersey. Swain also worked [...]

Lawrence W. Joynes, a former Montgomery County, Maryland school teacher was indicted several days ago in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of 14 elementary school girls and rape of [...]

The recent events related to sexual abuse allegations against Florida State's quarterback led to an interesting article outlining a history of sexual abuse allegations in college football. The sexual abuse [...]

Sexual abuse or harassment in schools can occur between students or between a teacher or other school employee and a student. Both types of sexual abuse or harassment can be pursued [...]

On behalf of Andreozzi + Foote posted in Injuries on Friday, February 28, 2014. There is pending legislation in Pennsylvania that will abolish the statute of limitations for victims of childhood sexual abuse. This [...]