How Much Does It Cost To Hire A Sexual Abuse Lawyer?
On This Page Do Sexual Abuse Lawyers Require Upfront Payment? What a Contingency Fee Means When You Hire a Sexual Abuse Lawyer What Case-Related Costs Are Covered in Sexual Abuse Lawsuits? What Types of Compensation Can Survivors Seek in Sexual Abuse Cases? Navigating the Legal Process With a Sexual Abuse Lawyer Do Sexual Abuse Lawyers […]
New York City’s Look back Window Fight
New York City may soon reopen the courthouse doors for survivors of sexual violence and gender-motivated abuse who were previously shut out by expired statutes of limitations. During a recent New York City Council meeting, lawmakers failed to override a veto by Mayor Eric Adams on proposed legislation that would have created a civil lookback window for […]
Trey’s Law and the Fight to Restore Survivors’ Voices
On January 23, 2026, lawmakers in Oklahoma took a bold step to protect survivors of sexual abuse. They did so with the filing of Trey’s Law (HB 4227) in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. This bill would make nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) in civil cases involving child sexual abuse and human trafficking void and unenforceable retroactively and forward-looking. As a […]
When Bullying Turns Deadly
Why Virginia’s New Anti-Bullying Law Matters and What Schools Must Do to Protect Children Schools and adults often frame bullying as a “rite of passage,” which pressures children to endure abuse instead of receiving protection. But for far too many families, bullying is not harmless and the consequences are devastating. Virginia’s strengthened anti-bullying law was […]
Sexual Misconduct, Trafficking, and Abuse in Massage Therapy and Parlors
Sexual misconduct by massage therapists and human trafficking in massage parlors are far more common than many people realize. Yet both issues often go unreported and unregulated. A January 19, 2026 investigation by Investigate TV+ highlights how victims of sexual abuse at the hands of massage therapists rarely report what happened. Often, they do not report […]
January Is National Stalking Awareness Month
It’s National Stalking Awareness Month, a time for communities and advocates to shine a light on a crime that too often hides in plain sight. Stalking is not merely “creepy behavior,” it’s a pattern of unwanted harassment and monitoring that causes real fear and emotional distress for victims of all ages. And while most people imagine […]
January Is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month
January isn’t just the start of a new year. Instead, it’s National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, a time to spotlight one of the most pervasive human rights violations of our era. Human trafficking and child exploitation don’t stay hidden in headlines. Instead, they devastate families, shatter childhoods, and leave lifelong scars on survivors. This year, momentum […]
California Reopens the Door to Justice for Adult Survivors
On January 1, 2026, California once again proved that justice for survivors is not only possible it is a choice lawmakers can make. With the enactment of AB 250, California reopened a critical civil pathway for adult survivors of sexual assault whose claims were previously barred by outdated statute of limitations laws. This new law creates […]
Missouri Ranks 4th in the Nation for Human Trafficking
New Law Aims to Tackle This Reality Missouri now ranks fourth in the country for human trafficking. This is a sobering and unacceptable reality that demands urgent action from lawmakers, law enforcement, community members, and advocates. According to recent data, Missouri’s human trafficking rate places it among the worst states in the nation for trafficking victims […]
Apologies for Survivors of Clergy Sexual Abuse
When news broke that a former Catholic priest in Louisiana issued a written apology to survivors he sexually abused, many survivors were left holding complicated emotions. For some, acknowledgment can feel validating. For others, it can reopen wounds or feel hollow without accountability. And for many, an apology is simply not something they want or […]