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Male Sexual Assault: Resources and Legal Information for Survivors

When we think of sexual assault, we usually assume a female survivor. However, many male survivors of sexual violence suffer in silence. Prevailing stereotypes portraying...
Sep 23, 2023
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How Does Breaking Code Silence Help Institutional Child Abuse Survivors?

Institutional child abuse is a tragic and heartbreaking reality for many young people that can leave them feeling silenced and traumatized. The Troubled Teen Industry...
Sep 01, 2023
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Date Rape Drug Symptoms

Date rape drugs are substances used to facilitate sexual assault by incapacitating a person, rendering them unable to defend themselves or even remember the assault....
Aug 03, 2023
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Andrew Tate Human Trafficking

Recently, social media 'influencer' and ex-kickboxer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate were charged in Romania with rape, human trafficking, and forming an organized...
Aug 03, 2023
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Ghislaine Maxwell Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Role in Epstein Sex Trafficking Conspiracy

Ghislaine Maxwell, disgraced British socialite and the former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison in Tallahassee for her role...
Jun 27, 2023
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Flashbacks of Sexual Abuse | How to Cope And Heal

Sexual abuse is an abhorrent crime that often leaves survivors with long-term physical, mental, and psychological consequences. In the aftermath of the abuse, and sometimes...
Jun 08, 2023
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Was I Raped?

The #MeToo movement has brought to light the large-scale prevalence of sexual violence in our society. Sexual assault typically refers to situations where a person...
Feb 07, 2023
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Attorney Brad Edwards Featured in ‘Ghislaine Maxwell: Filthy Rich’

The latest documentary to unravel the Epstein sex abuse scandal focuses on the role Ghislaine Maxwell had in procuring young girls and women for Jeffrey...
Nov 29, 2022
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PTSD Resources for Abuse Survivors

Sexual abuse survivors often have a long and difficult road to recovery. Due to the nature of this despicable crime, survivors may feel a complex...
Nov 23, 2022
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LGBTQ Sexual Assault: Statistics, Legal Options and Resources

It is unfortunate that the LGBTQIA+ community faces higher rates of stigma and marginalization. The community is also susceptible to increased rates of hate-motivated crimes...
Nov 21, 2022
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Child Grooming: Identifying Child Predator Warning Signs

Statistics reveal that an unsettling number of children are survivors of child sexual abuse. Child sex abusers may seek out children through schools, church groups,...
Nov 17, 2022
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The Troubled Teen Industry and Sexual Abuse

The troubled teen industry (TTI) has become a multi-billion dollar business in the United States. For decades, parents and caregivers have sent their 'troubled youth'...
Nov 08, 2022
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Human Trafficking Lawsuits

Human trafficking is far more common across the globe and throughout the United States than many assume. This global phenomenon, often hidden from the public...
Sep 27, 2022
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Recognizing Adult Symptoms of Childhood Sexual Abuse

Childhood sex abuse is an unnerving problem in America, with research showing that child protective services substantiate a child sex abuse claim every nine minutes....
Aug 26, 2022
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New York Adult Survivors Act: Frequently Asked Questions

Survivors of sexual assault often face a long and confusing journey after an attack. Many who survive sexual abuse and assault do not know how...
Aug 23, 2022
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Sexual Abuse and Addiction: Unraveling a Complex Relationship

People of all ages, genders, and backgrounds can be affected by sexual abuse. As damaging as sexual abuse is for all who survive it, the...
Aug 19, 2022
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Southern Baptist Convention Sexual Abuse Reckoning

In May of 2022, the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), a group of loosely-affiliated churches and the second largest Protestant denomination in the United States, released...
Aug 17, 2022
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What is the Adult Survivors Act?

Many adult survivors of sexual abuse lose the opportunity to sue their abuser due to reluctance to come forward or to the repression of memories...
Aug 03, 2022
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Exploring the Link Between Sexual Abuse and Eating Disorders

All forms of sexual abuse may be a risk factor for the development of an eating disorder, especially childhood sexual abuse. Many survivors of sexual...
Jul 20, 2022
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U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Cadets Allege Culture of Sexual Abuse

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), a federal service academy located in Kings Point, New York, is a training academy for future Armed Forces officers...
Jun 17, 2022
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Sexual Assault in Hospitals: How Common Is It?

Sexual assault in any circumstance is devastating. When we are patients looking for care and medical assistance in a hospital, we expect the utmost respect...
Jun 09, 2022
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