by Halley Porter | Jun 30, 2022 | Human Trafficking, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, Sexual Harrassment
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The FBI has opened a widening investigation into sex abuse in the Roman Catholic Church in New Orleans going back decades, a rare federal foray into such cases looking specifically at whether priests took children across state lines to molest them,...
by Halley Porter | Jun 22, 2021 | Human Trafficking, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, Sexual Harrassment
As an elementary-aged child, there was nothing more nerve-racking than waiting to see what you got on your report card. Did you end up with an A in Science? Did you really get that D in English that you prayed would go away? Did you even pass Math? While many...
by awkolaw2 | Apr 12, 2021 | Chelsie Warner, Human Trafficking, Human Trafficking, Mary Liu, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault
The common phrase, “You can’t believe everything you see on social media” is more prevalent than ever. Between the rise in “fake news” and the desire to turn any headline into a sarcastic meme, social media has become a playground for false narratives. Most social...
by awkolaw2 | Jun 6, 2020 | Human Trafficking, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, Sexual Harrassment
The U.S. Virgin Islands is home to some of the most gorgeous beaches in the world. Each year hundreds of cruise ships come in and out of its harbors, and tourists enjoy a plethora of activities under the Caribbean sun. One of the most frequently visited islands is the...
by awkolaw2 | May 4, 2020 | Chelsie Warner, Human Trafficking, Mary Liu, School Sexual Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, Sexual Harrassment
The city of Mountain View, California sits between the Santa Cruz mountains and the San Francisco Bay in the heart of the Silicon Valley. It is home to several national and international corporations and various successful small businesses, and it touts itself as one...
by awkolaw2 | Dec 17, 2019 | Boy Scouts, Clergy Sexual Abuse, Human Trafficking, School Sexual Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, Sexual Harrassment, Sports Sexual Abuse
Traumatic events haunt some people for their entire lives. Survivors who develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may relive the trauma through flashbacks and dreams; they may struggle with their relationships and in their jobs; they may numb their emotions...