Sexual Assault
The Long-Term Effects of Sexual Assault
Sexual assault is one of the most traumatic and devastating experiences that a human being can go through. In fact, sexual assault is a terrible crime that physically, emotionally, and psychologically affects sexual assault survivors for the rest of their lives. To get through each week, month, or year, they may need to continuously visit…
Read MoreEmployer Responsibilities and Survivor Rights in Workplace Sexual Assault Cases
Unfortunately, sexual assault in the workplace happens more often than you might think. If you are a survivor of sexual assault in the workplace, it is important that you know that you have rights and that your employer has responsibilities. This behavior is not only against the law, but it is also traumatizing and devastating…
Read MoreSpeaking Your Truth: The Process of Filing a Sexual Assault Lawsuit
When an individual is sexually assaulted in Los Angeles, they can file a civil lawsuit against the perpetrator and any other liable parties. A civil lawsuit seeks compensation (damages) for injuries, harms, and losses. When new clients meet with us, they often have a lot of questions about the process itself. So today, we want…
Read MoreHow Sheryl Lee Ralph’s Assault Reveals a Cold Truth About Entertainment
The entertainment industry is one that has been riddled with cases of sexual assault and harassment for decades. Victims of sexual assault within the industry are often silenced or discouraged from speaking out in an effort to preserve the reputation of those involved or the project they’re working on. Recently, actress Sheryl Lee Ralph opened…
Read MoreProtecting Workers During National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
Every April, we recognize National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. While it’s not quite a celebration, we observe this month to get more people talking about the topic so we can take action and find more ways to prevent it. While sexual assault can happen anywhere, many people forget how common it is in…
Read MoreSexual Assaults at US Military Academies Hit All-Time High
According to a Pentagon report released on March 10, sexual assault reports at three United States military service academies reached an all-time high in 2022. The report indicates that this represents the highest level since the Defense Department started tracking the matter in 2006. The research examines sexual assault and harassment incidents at the three…
Read MoreThe “Speak Out Act” Allows Sexual Assault Victims to Speak Up and Speak Out
When the #MeToo movement became prominent in 2017, it shined a light onto workplace harassment. Thousands of people took the microphone and shouted out against sexual assault and harassment by their coworkers and employers; by politicians and celebrities. This began a greater shift in society, helping make it not only easier to speak up against…
Read MoreSan Jose Teacher Sexually Assaulted 10 Students in Band Room
Schools are where our children are supposed to be safe. There, they are meant to receive a well-rounded education from trained teachers who should have been vetted by those in charge to be safe to work with children. Too often, however, parents are left shocked and horrified when one or more of these teachers turn…
Read More“Jane Doe 1” No More: Evgeniya Chernyshova’s Path to Justice
Evgeniya Chernyshova landed her first modeling contract when she was 15, and her first movie role in 2009. The world was opening to the young model from Siberia. By 2013, she was married with young children, embarking on a new and exciting life. And then Harvey Weinstein raped her, and everything changed. You may think…
Read MoreHoratio Sanz Accused of Sexual Assault
We can all agree that sexual assault committed by anyone is unacceptable. However, what we often do not consider is how certain institutions condone or allow sexual assault to continue. There are some institutions or people who choose to turn a blind eye while sexual assault is taking place. You do not have to travel…
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