Back-to-School Tips for Parents| Child Abuse Prevention
Back-to-school season brings new teachers, coaches, activities, friendships, and routines. It also means children will spend significant time around adults and peers outside their immediate families. For parents and caregivers, this is an important time to talk about safety. Child safety conversations do not need to frighten children or teach them to distrust every adult. […]
Operation Relentless Summer Human Trafficking Arrests in Florida
A major Florida investigation has resulted in 116 arrests and the recovery of five human trafficking victims including two 16-year-old girls. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office conducted “Operation Relentless Summer” from June 8 through August 5, 2026. The coordinated crackdown targeted alleged human trafficking, online child exploitation, sexual predators, and individuals accused of attempting to […]
Arizona Clergy Reporting Ruling Threatens Child Safety
An Arizona child abuser reportedly confessed to clergy religious leaders that he had sexually abused his own daughter. The leaders did not report him. The abuse remained hidden until federal investigators discovered a video online years later. On July 30, 2026, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that the religious leaders did not have a legal […]
Why Sexual Abuse Survivors Need an SOL Calculator
For more than two decades, I have worked with victims and survivors navigating systems that were supposedly created to help them. I have testified before legislatures, spoken with the media, worked alongside victim-service professionals, and advocated for laws that recognize the realities of trauma. Throughout that work, one problem appears over and over again: survivors […]
Debunking Misconceptions On Sexual Abuse Cases
On This Page Common Misconceptions About Sexual Abuse Cases How Misconceptions Affect Survivors Seeking Justice How Trauma-Informed Attorneys Approach Sexual Abuse Cases Speak With a Sexual Abuse Attorney Today Common Misconceptions About Sexual Abuse Cases How Misconceptions Affect Survivors Seeking Justice How Trauma-Informed Attorneys Approach Sexual Abuse Cases Speak With a Sexual Abuse Attorney Today […]
International Self-Care Day: Caring for Ourselves Is Essential to Caring for Survivors
Every day, victim advocates, therapists, attorneys, law enforcement officers, medical professionals, educators, social workers, and countless others step into the darkest moments of another person’s life. We listen to accounts of violence, abuse, exploitation, grief, and betrayal. Help survivors navigate systems that are often confusing, exhausting, and painfully slow. Carry stories that cannot simply be […]
Can a Church or Diocese Be Held Responsible for Sexual Abuse?
Yes. While an abuser may face legal consequences through the criminal and civil justice systems, a sexual abuse survivor may seek to hold the church or diocese accountable through a civil lawsuit if its actions or failures enabled the abuse. If you or a loved one has suffered harm from clergy sexual abuse, Andreozzi + […]
Massachusetts Sexual Abuse Law | Age of Consent
Massachusetts Closes a Dangerous Loophole That Protected Sexual Abuse by School Employees Massachusetts has taken a major step toward protecting students from sexual abuse by educators. Governor Maura Healey has signed legislation making it a crime for school employees to engage in sexual conduct with students who are 16 or 17 years old when the […]
Military Sexual Trauma Lawsuit: New Bill Explained
New Military Sexual Trauma Bill Would Allow Service Members and Veterans to Sue the United States for Negligence A newly introduced bipartisan bill could mark a major shift for survivors of military sexual trauma. The Military Sexual Trauma Accountability Act, introduced by U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and John Kennedy, would allow service members and veterans to […]
Maryland Mandatory Reporting
On This Page What Is Mandatory Reporting in Maryland? Who Are Mandated Reporters in Maryland? When and How Do You Report Child Abuse in Maryland? What Are the Penalties for Failing To Report in Maryland? Are Mandated Reporters Protected From Liability in Maryland? What Happens When a Maryland Institution Fails To Report Abuse? Frequently Asked […]