Justice Advances in Cumberland County: 13 Men Arrested in Human-Trafficking Sting
In our work every day at Andreozzi + Foote, we stand with survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. The recent operation in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, is a reminder that the demand side of sexual exploitation is integrally connected to the suffering of victims behind the scenes. On November 12, 2025, the Cumberland County Human […]
Honoring Survivors This Thanksgiving: Our Deepest Gratitude to Those Who Speak Up, Stand Up, and Seek Justice
This Thanksgiving, We Honor You As we gather with our families and pause to reflect on gratitude, our hearts turn first to the survivors, every child, teen, and adult who has found the strength to speak their truth. At Andreozzi + Foote, we want to say this clearly and publicly: We are profoundly grateful for your.Courage.Voice.Trust.For your […]
Why Parental Approval Rules in Mental-Health Emergencies Threaten Child Sexual-Abuse Survivors
In Ohio, a recently proposed bill, House Bill 172 (sponsored by Johnathan Newman, R-Troy), would require parental approval for minors seeking temporary or emergency mental-health services. According to the news article from News 5 Cleveland, the legislation would repeal the current law that allows teens age 14 and older to access certain crisis counselling without […]
15-Year-Olds Are Children: The Law, the Epstein Files, and the Lie of “Barely Legal”
When the latest Jeffrey Epstein documents dropped and conservative commentator Megyn Kelly suggested Epstein might not be a “pedophile” because he “liked 15-year-old girls,” a lot of us felt physically sick. Survivors, former child actors, and teens flooded social media with photos of themselves at 15 under the hashtag #IWasFifteen, reminding the world: we were children. At […]
Erin Merryn’s Legacy of Change: Wisconsin Passes “Erin’s Law” and Survivors’ Voices Take Center Stage
A Survivor’s Journey to Legislation Erin Merryn is not just a name on a bill she is a living testament to transformation and advocacy. As a childhood sexual-abuse survivor, Erin turned her pain into purposeful action. She founded the initiative known as Erin’s Law, which mandates that schools teach students age-appropriate sexual abuse prevention education. Over […]
PA Moves to Stop AI-Driven Child Exploitation
I have dedicated my advocacy to shining a light on the darkest corners of sexual exploitation. To date, the world has focused on images and videos of real children during abusive encounters. But we are now facing a new frontier: AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM). I’ve spoken about it, written about it, educated on it, […]
What Is Sexual Coercion?
Many survivors struggle with uncertainty about whether what they experienced was sexual coercion. Often involving subtle psychological and emotional manipulation, sexual coercion can leave victims questioning themselves or confused. At Andreozzi + Foote, our trauma-informed lawyers are dedicated to helping survivors recognize sexual coercion, understand their legal rights, and hold individuals or institutions accountable for […]
November 18: World Day for the Prevention and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence
On November 18, the global community comes together to confront a truth too often ignored: every child deserves safety from sexual exploitation and abuse, and every survivor deserves meaningful support in healing. In 2022, the United Nations General Assembly established the World Day for the Prevention and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Violence, […]
When “Fun” Becomes Danger for Kids
The recent investigative reporting by Spotlight PA uncovered a chilling truth: at Field of Screams, a man convicted in 2011 of indecent exposure and corruption of minors volunteered alongside teens for three years. It is unacceptable and horrifying that a venue designed for chills and thrills has been hiding real danger for children. A haunted house […]
Minnesota Survivor Pushes for Stronger Grooming Laws and What Parents Need to Know to Protect Their Kids
In Minnesota, survivor Hannah LoPresto* is doing what every system should: shining a light on the gaps that allow predators to keep teaching. After coming forward about being groomed and sexually assaulted by her band director, LoPresto learned that because there was no criminal conviction he still held a valid teaching license. Now, she’s urging lawmakers to […]