Sexual Abuse

Sex Trafficking

How are individuals trafficked in the ever-growing world of the commercial sex trade?

Investigations carried out by our sexual abuse lawyers reveal that hotels, resorts, nightclubs, casinos, and other establishments often allow this hideous enterprise to thrive by putting on blinders and turning their back on clear signs of abuse. Some of these businesses and organizations would rather pursue and protect profits than put an end to this incredibly dangerous problem.

Sexual Assault Cases in Private Schools or Organizations

These cases involve educators, administrators, and other school employees or contractors who sexually assault, abuse, or rape students or members of private organizations. The sexual assault of students is a heinous form of predatory conduct that is rising at alarming rates.

For instance, public elementary and secondary schools reported an increase in sexual violence incidents of more than 50% during the 2017-18 school year, according to the U.S. Department of Education. In the 2017-18 school year, schools reported about 15,000 total incidents of sexual violence – a 55% increase over the 2015-16 school year.

College Campus Sexual Assault, Abuse and Rape

According to a study conducted by the Association of American Universities (AAU), 23.1% of females undergraduate students and 5.4% of male undergraduate students experience rape or another form of sexual assault, such as physical force, violence, or incapacitation. The same study found that more than one out of ten undergraduate and graduate students experience rape or other forms of sexual assault.

Sexual Assault or Abuse by Medical Providers, Counselors or Caregivers

Many survivors of sexual abuse, both children and adults, have experienced abuse within a medical or caregiving environment, such as a hospital, nursing home or other residential care facility or daycare program.

Religious or Civic Organizations Sexual Misconduct and Clergy Sexual Abuse

Historically, many cases of abuse by clergy members and others affiliated with religious organizations have occurred during church outings, church activities, on-site visits for church counseling, and other church-related events and activities. Abuse by religious authorities is particularly insidious as it preys on victims’ trust, most of whom are children. This egregious criminal behavior spans decades into the past and unfortunately persists just as robustly today, regardless of past revelations.

Professional Sports Athletes and Entertainment Industry Sexual Assault, Abuse and Rape

Amid the growing #MeToo and #TimesUp movements, many individuals have stepped forward to courageously share with the public their experiences as sexual assault / sexual abuse survivors in their careers as athletes, actors, producers, models, musicians, and other professions in the sports and entertainment industries.

College Sports Sexual Assault, Abuse and Rape

Sexual violence in college sports is starting to receive more attention in the media. Studies show that between 2% and 8% of athletes are victims of sexual abuse within a sports environment. Sadly, non-athlete students often become victims of sexual abuse by those associated or affiliated with athletic programs. A recent study revealed that of the 46% of participants who engaged in sexually coercive behaviors on campus, more than half were intercollegiate and recreational athletes.