Posted on May 3, 2021     |     School Sexual Abuse

Sexual assault is a serious problem on college campuses throughout the U.S. In an average year, thousands of students suffer unwelcome or nonconsensual sexual advances from fellow students and staff members. Campus sexual assault can have a lasting impact on a survivor, including significant psychological and emotional trauma. Campus sexual assault statistics can help spread… read more

Posted on April 26, 2021     |     Sexual Assault

Until recently, gaps in California’s laws led to a lack of transparency in reporting doctor sexual assault and sexual abuse. Sadly, this increased the risk of patient sexual abuse by health care providers, who can use their positions of power to take advantage of their patients. In 2019, California lawmakers passed Senate Bill (SB) 1448,… read more

Posted on April 22, 2021     |     Broadcast

Posted on April 19, 2021     |     Sexual Abuse, 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

Posted on April 19, 2021     |     Broadcast

Posted on April 12, 2021     |     Sexual Assault

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

Posted on April 6, 2021     |     Sexual Assault

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

Posted on March 31, 2021     |     Sexual Abuse

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

Posted on March 29, 2021     |     Broadcast

Posted on March 29, 2021     |     Broadcast