Shortly after revelations that 330,000 children were sexually abused within the Catholic Church in France since 1950, the European Court of Human Rights affirmed that the Vatican is beholden only to itself when it comes to justice. This means that the Vatican cannot...
The Boy Scouts of America has announced a revised settlement for the approximately 82,500 survivors of sexual abuse who have filed claims against the organization. The proposed $850 million settlement – while more than the initial settlement presented in March 2021 –...
Large organizations don’t always protect children from sexual abuse. Over 500 survivors of former physician and rapist Larry Nassar have sued USA Gymnastics, pushing it into bankruptcy. Nonetheless, the powerful organization has survived. Here’s what you need to know...
Sexual abuse and college campuses seem to often collide in news stories. In many situations, there are issues with how the schools handle such accusations. However, these schools are under federal guidance as to what they can do when someone makes a sexual abuse...
Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC (PCVA) partner Darrell Cochran recently penned an article for Prison Legal News about how childhood sexual abuse often goes unspoken for years, including among those who are currently incarcerated. The article, which is titled “Child...
The frequent updates in the news about sex abuse in gymnastics have brought attention to the fact that coaches and other adults involved in sports are in prime positions to abuse their roles and harm children. According to CoachingBest, there are over 10 million U.S....
Sexual exploitation and abuse occurs in our schools at an alarming frequency. Students are extremely vulnerable to sexual predators who often groom victims in ways that may not be apparent to parents and school staff. PCVA’s Darrell Cochran explains what parents and...
Washington workers like you deserve a work environment free from harassment and discrimination. Many workplaces promise to keep workers safe from these occurrences. In reality, many do not live up to the task. You may face sexual harassment while on the job. In some...
Despite how prevalent sexual abuse on college campuses can be, victims are not likely to report it. Sexual abuse can refer to any type of unwanted sexual activity. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services explains that anything from unwanted touching to forced...
Federal law requires every state to designate individuals who must report known or suspected child abuse. The Child Welfare Information Gateway explains that in most states, members of specific professions must report child abuse. Which professions have reporting...
