Reporting Sexual Abuse by a School Employee

If your child discloses that he or she was sexually abused by a school official, it can be an extremely challenging situation to handle. School officials have a duty to provide your child with the highest level of care. When they breach this duty, it is especially infuriating. The following are steps you should take…

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The Stigmatization of Male Sexual Assault Victims

Sexual assault is a serious issue within our society. Every day, innocent victims are subjected to violent and senseless sex crimes at the hands of perpetrators—some they know and some they don’t know. Though it receives much less attention, sexual assault of males is a common occurrence. Unfortunately, these male victims are often stigmatized upon…

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Uber Accidents—What Passengers Need to Know

Uber and similar ride-share applications have become a major mode of transportation among consumers across the country. Every day, residents of Southern California rely on Uber drivers to safely get them from one place to another. But what happens when your driver gets into an accident while you are riding in the car? What if…

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Summer Safety: Know the Dangers of Water Park Rides

Summer is upon us, and families across Southern California will head to water parks for fun and recreation. While these popular summertime destinations are filled with enjoyable rides, some water park attractions can prove extremely dangerous. The water slide and wave pool are favorites among water park attendees of all ages. But, when accidents occur,…

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LGBT Sexual Abuse Statistics Fall Short of Actual Incident Rates

Throughout the last 20 years, the justice system has made great strides in the area of sexual assault. Rape shield laws, increased penalties, and wrap-around services have all led to improved reporting of these horrific incidents. Yet, there is still a long way to go before all victims of sexual violence feel comfortable enough to…

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Eight Ways Your Own Office Can Injure You

Every day, people across Southern California go to work and complete their employment duties. Most do not realize the dangers that await them inside the offices where they spend so much of their time each day. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, California experienced 385 workplace injuries in 2013. These injuries resulted from numerous…

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Passengers’ Rights in a California Rideshare Accident

Rideshare companies have exploded on the scene in California, and are an especially large part of the transportation landscape in cities like Los Angeles, San Diego, and in the Uber and Lyft corporations’ home city of San Francisco. In Los Angeles alone, 8.4 million UberX and Lyft customers hailed rides in 2012. With so many…

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Are Athletic Organizations Required to Report Sexual Abuse?

On March 3, 2017, several U.S. senators proudly introduced legislation detailing requirements of amateur athletic organizations to report any suspicion or evidence of sexual abuse to local and/or federal authorities. This bill, called the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act of 2017, is expressly a response to recent allegations of sexual abuse on the…

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