How Does Negligence Play a Role in Sexual Assault Cases?

Sexual assault is a criminal offense in California that can lead to a sentence such as jail time for a convicted offender. However, criminal charges are not the only form of justice a survivor of sexual assault can pursue. A survivor can also file a civil sexual assault lawsuit to hold the assailant legally and… read more

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How to Recognize the Signs of Grooming  

Grooming refers to actions and behaviors taken by a person who aims to sexually abuse a child. It is a process of manipulating a potential victim and people close to the targeted child to gain a position of trust. Ultimately, this position is abused and exploited to commit crimes of sexual abuse. Recognizing the signs… read more

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Your Guide to Understanding Online Sexual Assault

In the age of technology, sexual perpetrators have new means of finding, grooming, targeting, exploiting and assaulting victims. Digital sexual abuse activities such as messages, comments or explicit images can have an immense impact on a victim’s life. Learn more about online sexual assault to understand your legal rights as a victim in California. What… read more

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Updated California Sexual Assault Laws 2023

Sexual assault is the crime of touching another person’s private parts without that person’s consent, either with or without the use of force. Sexual assault is a heinous offense that can have long-lasting physical, mental and emotional consequences for a survivor. In California, the sexual assault laws were recently changed to give victims of child… read more

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Examples of Juvenile Sexual Assault & What Victims Can Do

Not all sex offenders are adults. Juvenile sexual assault cases involve peer-against-peer sexual assault or a juvenile assaulting a younger child. A child who has suffered sexual assault or abuse by a juvenile can receive justice through both the criminal justice system and the civil courts. If you are a victim of juvenile sexual assault… read more

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Why Is the Bay Area Rapid Transit System So Unsafe?

The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system is a public transit system that consists of 50 stations in the San Francisco Bay area. As of 2022, it has a daily ridership of about 136,200 people. Despite being backed by millions of dollars in public funding, BART has fallen short of riders’ expectations in terms of… read more

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What to Expect in a Sexual Assault Examination in Los Angeles

If you become a victim of sexual assault in Los Angeles, California, you may not know what to do next or where to turn for help. This is an incredibly traumatic event that can have far-reaching implications. It is important, however, to try to take the right steps to protect yourself and start building a… read more

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What to Do if You Think Someone Sexually Assaulted You

If you believe you have been sexually assaulted, you’re not alone. Help is available. There are both national and local resources available to help you for free. You do not have to suffer in silence while your perpetrator goes through life without any consequences. Use these resources to get the protection and support you need,… read more

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What Is Sexual Hazing?

Despite a number of policies and rules passed to prevent hazing at schools, colleges and universities, it is still a prevalent problem. Sadly, many incidents of hazing – including sexual hazing – go unreported. Learning more about hazing, and the sexual assault and abuse that are often part of hazing rituals, can help you protect… read more

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Sexual Assault in the LGBT Community

Sexual assault affects everyone, in every demographic. However, statistics show that members of the LGBTQ+ community experience a disproportionate amount of sexual assault, harassment, discrimination and violence compared to others. With Sexual Assault Awareness Month just around the corner (April), learn the facts about sexual assault in the LGBT community and what you can do… read more

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