They Didn’t Just Underreport Numbers. They Underreported Truth
How State College Police Crime Data Masked Rape on and Around Penn State and Betrayed the Community I lived in State College., went to Penn State and know this place. It’s a university town built on community, on trust, on the idea that students and families can rely on accurate information when making one of […]
Why the Archdiocese of Baltimore Dropping Charitable Immunity Is a Step Forward
The recent decision by the Archdiocese of Baltimore not to assert charitable immunity marks a critical turning point in a long, painful fight for justice. After years of litigation, survivors and their advocates have finally forced the church to give up a legal shield. This shield could have effectively blocked compensation entirely, as many understood […]
What the Michigan Attorney General’s Report Means for Survivors of Clergy Abuse
The release of the Michigan Attorney General’s report detailing decades of alleged sexual abuse and misconduct within the Diocese of Grand Rapids is a stark reminder. It shows how institutions have failed some of the most vulnerable among us. The report identifies 51 priests connected to allegations spanning back to 1950. It is part of […]
New Jersey Takes Action to Protect Patients
New Jersey recently adopted new rules aimed at preventing sexual misconduct during sensitive medical exams, a long-overdue step toward patient safety in a system where far too many survivors have suffered in silence. Under the updated regulations, doctors must now inform patients of their right to have a trained observer present during any breast, pelvic, genital, or […]
Allegations Against Former Cincinnati Children’s Dr. Saal
A former physician at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital has been federally charged with transporting and possessing more than 150,000 images and 470 videos of child sexual abuse material, according to court filings. Some materials depicted victims as young as newborns. These allegations are shocking, heartbreaking, and a powerful reminder that abuse can hide behind professional credentials and […]
Greggy’s Cult” Targeted Children as Young as 11
When federal prosecutors revealed the horrific details of “Greggy’s Cult” an online sextortion ring that targeted children as young as 11, coerced them into creating sexual abuse material, and in some cases encouraged them to commit suicide it sent a shockwave through every parent’s heart. And it should. This case is one of the clearest and […]
New Year, Same Healing: Why Survivors Don’t Need Resolutions to Be Worthy
Every year, as the clock ticks toward midnight on New Year’s Eve, the pressure begins to build. New… Year.Goals.Habits.New you. For many people, New Year’s resolutions are framed as hopeful, motivating, even exciting. But for survivors of trauma especially survivors of childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault, or long-term harm this season can feel heavy, unrealistic, […]
Hotels, Hospitality and the Responsibility to Prevent Human Trafficking
When we talk about justice for survivors, we must recognize that human trafficking doesn’t happen somewhere else it happens in plain sight. And the hospitality industry is one of the frontline venues where this crime is enabled, overlooked, or disrupted. And if you think it’s not happening in hotels in your town, think again. In […]
Andreozzi + Foote Files Lawsuit Against Multiple Hotels for Knowingly Enabling Sex Trafficking
Self-Care for Professionals Working on Trauma and Abuse Cases: Why It Matters and How We Practice It at Andreozzi + Foote
Working on cases involving child sexual abuse, human trafficking, institutional betrayal, and violent exploitation is some of the most emotionally demanding work any professional can undertake. At Andreozzi + Foote, our team of survivor-centered attorneys, investigators, and myself as a national advocate spend every day supporting people who are navigating the most painful experiences of […]