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 […]
Missouri Steps Toward Justice, But Survivors Still Waiting.
Missouri Senator Brad Hudson, re-filed a bill to eliminate the statute of limitations (SOL) for civil lawsuits brought by victims of childhood sexual abuse. Under current Missouri law, a survivor can sue a perpetrator up until age 31. In effect, the statute runs either 10 years after the victim turns 21, or 3 years after discovery. Senator Hudson noted […]
Maryland Audit Reveals Foster Children Placed with Sex Offenders
We Must Do Better I wish I could say I was shocked by the latest audit of Maryland’s Social Services Administration, but the truth is, as someone who has spent my career fighting for survivors, this is heartbreakingly familiar. The report found that children in state care were placed in homes where registered sex offenders lived […]
BIPOC Mental Health Month
July is BIPOC Mental Health Month—a time to elevate the unique mental health struggles experienced by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. This is especially true for those navigating trauma without equitable access to care or justice. At Andreozzi + Foote, we see the lifelong ripple effects that child sexual abuse has on survivors. But what […]
P. Diddy Verdict: A Systematic Failure
When the headlines dropped about P. Diddy and the explosive allegations of sex trafficking, rape, and abuse, the world was shocked at least momentarily. But for survivors and those of us who stand with them, the news about P. Diddy was not a revelation. It was confirmation of what we’ve always known: those with wealth and power […]
Understanding Consent Laws Across America
Consent is a fundamental aspect of any sexual engagement, yet it’s an area that people are only recently fully educated on. The inconsistency in laws does not help the matter. Every U.S. state sets an age of consent typically between 16 and 18 years old, depending on jurisdiction. But the real protections extend beyond that […]
Pride Month: Child Sexual Abuse in the LGBTQ+ Community
As we celebrate Pride Month a time to honor the resilience, courage, and beauty of the LGBTQ+ community we must also confront the difficult truths that too often live in the shadows. One of those truths is the heightened risk of child sexual abuse and exploitation among LGBTQ+ youth. Additionally, there is an ongoing fight to […]
Bearing Witness: Vicarious Trauma
We don’t talk about it enough—the weight we carry when we bear witness to trauma day in and day out. For those of us working with survivors of sexual abuse—whether as lawyers, victim advocates, counselors, or investigators—this work is a calling. But it can also come at a cost. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, […]