Of the two types of sexual harassment, quid pro quo is likely the type you are most familiar with, even if you do not realize it. What is quid pro quo sexual harassment? It is a type of illegal discrimination that occurs when someone in a position of power requires an employee to accept or tolerate offensive, sex-based behavior...
Continue ReadingCongrats to Abigail Zwicke on Winning our 2023 Scholarship! You can read her essay below on what can be done to raise more awareness of sexual abuse in America: Sexual abuse is one of the most traumatic events that a person can experience. The pain inflicted can reverberate for a lifetime. This is especially true when survivors face a...
Continue Reading“Former California swimmer copes with the lasting trauma of abuse two decades ago…” “Katherine Touhey, a state champion at then-T.C. Williams High, joined 17 other former California swimmers who filed a lawsuit against the school, hoping for “accountability” after what they said was years of abuse from coach Teri McKeever… Allegations contained in the lawsuit include “incessant” verbal abuse,...
Continue ReadingOur attorneys focus on holding institutions responsible for allowing abuse to occur. We typically do not handle matters involving abuse by a personal acquaintance, family member, or other individual outside of an organization. Fashions come and go, but abuse and harassment will never be in-style, despite the prevalence of sexual assault in the fashion industry. Model Alliance conducted a...
Continue ReadingWith its high-pressure work environment and male-dominated culture, the banking industry has seen numerous cases of sexual harassment and misconduct over the years. Sexual harassment is against the law, and employers have an obligation to stop it. As a survivor of sexual harassment in the banking industry, it can be difficult to know where to turn for help. At...
Continue ReadingOur attorneys focus on holding institutions responsible for allowing abuse to occur. We typically do not handle matters involving abuse by a personal acquaintance, family member, or other individual outside of an organization. It is devastating to think that your child may be experiencing any type of harm at the hands of another person, but suspecting your child may...
Continue ReadingOur attorneys focus on holding institutions responsible for allowing abuse to occur. We typically do not handle matters involving abuse by a personal acquaintance, family member, or other individual outside of an organization. Survivors of sexual abuse often face lifelong challenges because of the trauma. You may experience panic attacks, flashbacks, anxiety, relationship and intimacy problems, and other post-traumatic...
Continue ReadingOur attorneys focus on holding institutions responsible for allowing abuse to occur. We typically do not handle matters involving abuse by a personal acquaintance, family member, or other individual outside of an organization. What is rape vs. sexual assault? Sexual assault is a blanket term for acts of sexual violence or non-consensual sexual contact. In California, sexual battery and...
Continue ReadingWhat constitutes inappropriate touching in the workplace? In general, it is any touching that is done intentionally and without your consent. Some inappropriate touching is motivated by the offending party’s sexual desire. Some is not. But inappropriate touching in a work environment is illegal either way. At Boucher LLP, our experienced team of California workplace harassment attorneys safeguards the...
Continue ReadingOur attorneys focus on holding institutions responsible for allowing abuse to occur. We typically do not handle matters involving abuse by a personal acquaintance, family member, or other individual outside of an organization. As survivors speak out about childhood sexual abuse, our society becomes more open to hearing other people’s stories. Still, childhood sexual assault continues to occur in...
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