by Alwin L | Mar 2, 2026 | Sexual Assault, Sexual Abuse
New York City has taken a major step forward for survivors of gender-based violence. With the passage of New York City Bill 1297‑A, the City has expanded and strengthened the Gender-Motivated Violence Act (GMVA), opening a powerful new path to civil justice for people...
by Alwin L | Feb 10, 2026 | Sexual Abuse, Sexual Abuse In School
Parents, students, and the entire New Orleans community are understandably shocked and angered by reports that an Academy of the Sacred Heart teacher, Teddi A. Page, was arrested on allegations of sexual conduct with a student. According to news coverage and school...
by Alwin L | Nov 26, 2025 | Sexual Abuse, Christopher Klotz
The Leann Yammarino case is a chilling reminder that sexual abuse can come from the very adults families are told to trust most: the parents, volunteers, and authority figures embedded in their children’s daily lives. When a cheer mom is sentenced to more than two...
by Olivia Pollock | Oct 14, 2025 | Sexual Abuse, Hillary Nappi, Human Trafficking
HILLARY NAPPI JOINS THE AWKO LEGAL NETWORK TO LEAD AWK SURVIVOR ADVOCATE ATTORNEYS IN NEW YORK NEW YORK – The Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz Legal Network announced that Hillary M. Nappi, a nationally recognized advocate for survivors of sexual assault, has...
by awkolaw2 | Jan 7, 2025 | Sexual Abuse In School, Sexual Abuse
The recent revelations surrounding the St. Helens School District have sent shockwaves through the community, raising serious concerns about student safety and the district’s handling of abuse allegations. As a law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of...
by awkolaw2 | Jan 7, 2025 | Sexual Abuse In School, Sexual Abuse
The recent events unfolding at Hudson’s Bay High School in Vancouver, Washington, have once again brought the critical issue of sexual misconduct in educational institutions to the forefront. As a law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals and...
