The Allure and the Danger of “AI Therapy” for Children
Recently I attended an annual conference where the one main session was all about AI therapy targeting children, some with devastating results. In an era when technology promises quick answers and around-the-clock access, it is unsurprising that many parents, schools and children themselves are turning to artificial-intelligence-powered chatbots or “therapy” bots. The marketing lines are […]
Bankruptcy Doesn’t Mean End of Accountability
A Closer Look at the Diocese of Alexandria Filing In case you missed it, the Diocese of Alexandria in Louisiana filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this weekend. For survivors, advocates, and attorneys working in institutional abuse cases, this filing deserves close attention not only for its legal implications but for what it says about […]
How Survivors Can Lessen the Impact of Trauma Triggers During Interviews and Depositions
For many survivors of sexual abuse, the legal process can be just as emotionally challenging as the abuse itself. Talking about what happened especially in formal settings like interviews or depositions can bring up powerful trauma responses. These triggers aren’t a sign of weakness; they’re a natural reaction to re-entering a space where power, control, […]
Halloween Safety Tips for Parents
Keeping Your Kids Safe So They Can Actually Celebrate It’s that magical time of year: costumes, candy buckets, haunted pumpkins, and the thrill of walking through the neighborhood on Halloween night. As a children’s-safety advocate, I know the fun of Halloween is important but so is making sure our little trick-or-treaters are safe, empowered and protected. […]
Michigan Looks to Pass Human Trafficking Bills
At Andreozzi + Foote, our mission has always been clear: hold traffickers accountable and ensure that victims are treated with dignity. We do not want them punished for their exploitation. The newly introduced bills in Michigan present a pivotal moment. They offer a chance to align Michigan with states that have already adopted strong, victim-centered […]
Andreozzi + Foote Files Lawsuit Against Motel 6 for Enabling Child Sex Trafficking in Arizona
Andreozzi + Foote has filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of a survivor who was trafficked as a child between 2014 and 2018 in California and Arizona. The case I.G. v. Motel 6 (District of Arizona) seeks to hold the hotel chain accountable for its failure to intervene as a visibly underage girl was repeatedly exploited for […]
Andreozzi + Foote Files Lawsuits Against Hotels Enabling Child Sex Trafficking
Andreozzi + Foote has filed multiple federal lawsuits on behalf of a survivor of child sex trafficking whose exploitation spanned more than a decade and several states. These cases seek to hold hotel chains accountable for their failure to protect a visibly underage victim from repeated and prolonged abuse on their premises. Case Overview The […]
Survivor’s Guide to Preserving Evidence and Protecting Your Rights
When someone experiences sexual assault or abuse, the aftermath can feel like a whirlwind of confusion, fear, and disbelief. The first instinct for many survivors is simply to survive to find safety, to breathe, to function.What most don’t realize in those early moments is that every choice they make can impact their ability to pursue […]
Wisconsin’s Proposed Bill Offers Some Progress
But still falls short of what is truly needed for survivors of sexual abuse. When Congress or state legislatures so often tell survivors of sexual violence to hurry up or lose their chance at justice, you know the deck is stacked. In Wisconsin, the newly proposed bill signals meaningful reform but also reveals just how […]
California’s New School-Safety Law and Misconduct Database
California just enacted a sweeping K-12 safety law that finally treats educator sexual misconduct like the systemic problem it is. The law, championed by Sen. Sasha Renée Pérez and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, requires statewide prevention training, tighter reporting, and crucially a centralized database of school-employee misconduct. This prevents districts from quietly letting a problem […]