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Posted By DAM Firm | March 23 2020 | Child Sexual Abuse, Sexual Abuse

What is a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner?

According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), an American is sexually assaulted every 73 seconds. This is an astounding statistic, and it should most certainly be highlighted again and again until we, as a society, band together to protect the most vulnerable among us. When a person is sexually assaulted, there are…

Posted By DAM Firm | January 17 2020 | Child Sexual Abuse, Sexual Abuse

Behaviors to Watch for When Adults Are With Children

Sexual abuse of children is a heinous crime. Victims of child sexual abuse are often left with long-lasting trauma that affects them both physically and mentally. What many people do not realize is that around 90% of children who are victims of sexual abuse know their abuser. According to RAINN, around 34% of child sexual…

Posted By DAM Firm | January 17 2020 | Child Sexual Abuse, Sexual Abuse

Local Resources for Child Sexual Abuse Victims in California

Children who are victims of sexual abuse need our help. Every nine minutes in this country, a child becomes a child sexual abuse victim, according to RAINN, an organization dedicated to ending child sexual abuse. One of the most important things you can do as a parent or guardian of a child who has been…

Posted By DAM Firm | January 17 2020 | Child Sexual Abuse, Sexual Abuse

What Does Sexual Abuse in California’s Schools Look Like?

Schools are supposed to be safe spaces for children. As a parent or guardian, you cannot be with your child all the time. It is important to be able to rely on teachers, school administrators, and other school staff to keep your children safe. But what happens when schools fail to protect children? What happens…

Posted By DAM Firm | January 17 2020 | Child Sexual Abuse, Sexual Abuse

Can a Child Recover From the Effects of Sexual Abuse?

Children who have been sexually abused do not all respond the same way, but it is important to understand that they will be affected by what happened. Children are resilient, and they can recover from being sexually abused. But you must help them. As an adult in the life of a child who has been…

Posted By DAM Firm | February 5 2019 | Child Sexual Abuse, Clergy Abuse, English

The Push for Accountability for Priest Abuse

Throughout the country, Catholic Dioceses are releasing the identities of priests and clergymen who committed deviant acts of abuse against children. In late 2018, the leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, vowed that the Catholic Church will never again cover up clergy abuse.  While the Catholic Church’s position under Pope Francis has been one…

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