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Can I Still Take Legal Action Against my Childhood Abuser?
There are truly no words to describe how unfair and traumatic sexual abuse to a child is. If you are a victim of this type of abuse as a child, you may still be able to hold your abuser to account for their actions. Filing a lawsuit in civil court will ensure your...
Clergy Sexual Abuse Victims
Childhood sexual abuse is tragic, no matter what the circumstances are. However, being sexually abused by a Catholic priest or another member of the clergy is particularly detrimental for many children. Unfortunately, these terrible crimes happen far more often than...
The Growing Epidemic of Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children
Every day in the United States, children are being targeted both online and in person by predators. In fact, the issue has become so prevalent that the United States Department of Justice established a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic in our...
Bill in the Works to Extend Statute of Limitations for Rape Victims
A bill to extend the statute of limitations for rape victims in the state of Massachusetts is currently on its way through Beacon Hill. The action was brought up by a Westport sexual abuse group who aimed to provide people with the ability to pursue legal action...
Newburyport, MA – David McCarron Arrested or Rape, Abuse of Child Under 14
Newburyport, MA (January 11, 2022) – Local news sources reported that 55-year-old David McCarron was arrested and faces several charges related to conduct that he allegedly engaged in while acting as a caregiver to an 11-year-old child over a long period of time....
Child Sexual Abuse: A Devastating Problem
An unfortunate truth that many of us try to avoid is the fact that a significant number of children in America will be sexually abused before they reach their teen years. The alarming rate of child sex abuse can be extremely difficult to address, and so we continue to...
Salem, MA – Daniel Hakim Charged with Sexual Abuse of Female Student
Salem, MA (January 4, 2022) – A former teacher at the Saltonstall School located in Salem, Massachusetts has been formally charged with repeatedly sexually assaulting a fourth-grade student in 2016, according to local news sources. Investigations surrounding the case...
Underreporting Sexual Assault is a Growing Issue
Every year, thousands of people in the state of Massachusetts are victims of sexual violence. When a person is sexually assaulted, abused, or raped, it can have a damaging impact on their mental, emotional, and physical health and wellbeing. Regrettably, statistics...
Coping as a Victim of Child Sexual Abuse
Every year, millions of men, women, and children across the country are sexually abused by people who are in a role of superiority. We see many people harmed by bosses and managers, students harmed by teachers, and even children in Sunday school being abused by...
Boston, MA – Michael McDonald Accused of Sexually Abusing a Child
Boston, MA (December 23, 2021) - The former Dean of Students at Dearborn Middle School, 40-year-old Michael McDonald, was charged with sexual abuse related to misconduct between him and a male student. According to reports, the alleged abuse between McDonald and the...