PTSD Awareness Month
June is PTSD Awareness Month—a time to shed light on a condition that impacts millions of people, many of whom are survivors of childhood sexual abuse. While the public often associates Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with combat veterans or first responders, sexual trauma—especially in children—also causes deeply rooted PTSD. Unpacking the Hidden Wounds of Sexual […]
Where States Stand on Statute of Limitations Reform
As we reach the midpoint of 2025, the landscape of child sexual abuse civil litigation is shifting dramatically—and survivors across the country are finally gaining legal ground. But the truth remains: your right to file a civil lawsuit still depends on where you live. At Andreozzi + Foote, we’re tracking these legal reforms in real time […]
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 ensure justice and […]
Texas Ends School Immunity in Child Sexual Abuse Cases
Texas has passed House Bill 4623, effectively ending sovereign immunity for public schools and their employees in cases of child sexual abuse. This is a huge move for survivors who are seeking justice. This legislation allows survivors to pursue civil lawsuits against school districts and staff who were grossly negligent or complicit in enabling abuse […]
Former Sheetz Employee Pleads No Contest to Sexual Assault of Teen in Store Bathroom
Image source: Exterior of a Sheetz, featured on sheetz.com. A former Sheetz employee has pleaded no contest to sexually assaulting a then 14-year-old girl inside the bathroom of the store where he worked. In 2023, he was charged with “rape, statutory sexual assault and corruption of minors, according to court documents filed in Cumberland County.” […]
Nurse Anesthetist Kevin Coolong Surrenders License Over Sexual Misconduct Findings
Image sources: Mugshot of Kevin James Coolong via Chesapeake Police Department, circulated online. Background image of Sentara Leigh Hospital via Google Maps contributor photo. Anesthesia is one of the most vulnerable aspects of any medical procedure, requiring patients to place complete trust in the professionals caring for them while they are unconscious. But that trust […]
Dr. Stephen Feig Charged With Sexual Battery
Mugshot image courtesy of the Sarasota Police Department. Background image sourced from Google Street View, © Google. Accessed via Google Maps contributor page. Doctors occupy one of society’s most trusted roles, bound by ethics to safeguard the patients who rely on their expertise and care. Yet Sarasota authorities allege that Dr. Stephen Feig shattered that trust, […]
Circles of Care Scrutinized After Godbold & Mendez Arrests
Street view of Circles of Care Children’s Crisis Stabilization Unit in Melbourne, FL. Image source: Google Street View, © Google. Accessed via Google Maps. Circles of Care, a behavioral health provider in Florida that receives public funds, is facing local scrutiny after two reported sexual assaults from within its walls. One case involves a former staff […]
10 Things I Wish the World Knew About Abuse
When I look back on my childhood through the lens of healing, I often find myself thinking: What if someone had seen me? What if someone had known what to look for? What if someone had asked the right questions—or any questions at all? There were so many missed opportunities for prevention, for intervention, for compassion. […]
Oregon SOL Reform for Child Sexual Abuse Lawsuits
Oregon has passed House Bill 3582, abolishing the statute of limitations for civil lawsuits related to child sexual abuse. This significant reform will allow survivors to seek justice at any time. It acknowledges the complex and often prolonged journey of healing from such trauma. The bill must move onto the Senate and be approved there. […]
