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Posted on April 19, 2021 | Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault
What Is the Difference Between Sexual Abuse and Sexual Assault?
Sexual abuse and sexual assault are two different types of sex crimes under California law. When prosecuted in the criminal court or claimed in the civil court, the nuances between these two terms are critical. Learning the difference between sexual abuse and sexual assault can help you better understand your case as a survivor of… read more
read morePosted on April 19, 2021 | Broadcast
Gold Medalist Aly Raisman Calls for Investigation of Olympic Committee Role In Nassar Scandal
read morePosted on April 12, 2021 | Sexual Assault
How To Tell if You’ve Been Roofied
Perpetrators often use date rape drugs to commit sexual assault crimes. Date rape drugs are narcotics meant to sedate or incapacitate a victim to varying degrees so that a perpetrator can take advantage of a victim without his or her consent. One of the most commonly used date rape drugs is Rohypnol, more commonly known… read more
read morePosted on April 6, 2021 | Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) 2021
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). As of April 2021, SAAM has existed for 20 years. SAAM is an opportunity to bring awareness and education to communities about the dangers of sexual assault, sexual abuse and sexual harassment, as well as to show support for sexual assault survivors. Learn how to show your support… read more
read morePosted on March 31, 2021 | Sexual Abuse
Sexual Abuse in Relationships
When many people hear the phrase sexual abuse, they imagine physical altercations such as domestic violence. They may also imagine sexual assault or rape committed by strangers. You may not realize that you can experience the crime of sexual abuse within a relationship, committed by your partner, under the official definition of this offense. What… read more
read morePosted on March 29, 2021 | Broadcast
CBS Evening News – USC Pays 1.1 Billion In Claims to Sex Abuse Victims of Campus Gynecologist
read morePosted on March 29, 2021 | Broadcast
Attorney John Manly and Clients Discuss Historic USC Sex Abuse Settlement on NBC News
read morePosted on March 24, 2021 | Child Molestation
Child Molestation Statute of Limitations
In most states, there is a statute of limitations on bringing criminal charges against a perpetrator for alleged child molestation. California, however, recently ended its statutes of limitations on most felony sex crimes. This means if you are a survivor of child molestation in California, you can most likely press charges against the perpetrator at… read more
read morePosted on March 23, 2021 | Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault Statistics: A Comprehensive Examination
Sexual assault is defined as any type of unwanted or unwelcome sexual contact. Although our understanding of sexual assault has grown over the past decade, it remains a serious and prevalent issue. However, as widespread as the issue is, finding definitive sexual assault statistics can be difficult and information varies from organization to organization. How… read more
read morePosted on March 10, 2021 | Child Molestation
Child Molestation Laws in California
Child molestation refers to many types of crimes motivated by a sexual interest against a child victim. The legal definition of a child in California is a minor under the age of 18. Dozens of specific acts meet the definition of child molestation and child sexual abuse under state law in California. Learning more about… read more
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