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Signs of Sexual Predator Grooming

Our 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. You may be wondering, What is sexual grooming? Put simply, sexual grooming is when predators exploit and manipulate normal societal expectations of adult-child relationships to get...

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How SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) Can Support Survivors and Their Families

The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) is one option for childhood sexual abuse survivors to get help. Children who were abused by an authority figure often do not fully understand the gravity of the abuse until adulthood. By acknowledging this reality, SNAP acts as a resource to connect adults with others having similar experiences. The group...

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What Constitutes Sexual Harassment at Work in California?

The short answer for what constitutes sexual harassment at work in California is any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal, physical, or visual conduct of a sexual nature when: You may feel defeated and alone after you experience sexual harassment in the workplace. At Boucher LLP, our experienced attorneys are here to help you feel...

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What Is the Statute of Limitations on Priest Sexual Abuse in California?

Our 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. Childhood sexual abuse can leave survivors with a lifetime of shame and fear, especially when the abuser was someone they trusted. At Boucher LLP, we recognize...

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California Sexual Assault Laws for Survivors

If you are a victim of sexual assault or need help understanding the sexual assault laws in California, reach out to the attorneys at Boucher LLP today. Our 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...

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How to Report Clergy Sex Abuse in California

Our 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. Over the last few years, the news has been tragically full of stories of clergy sexual abuse. But for those who have been abused, it may...

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Former employee of the SBC Executive Committee Compiles a List of Accused Clergy Sexual Abusers

According to the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC): The recently released Guidepost report revealed a list of alleged abusers compiled by a former employee of the SBC Executive Committee. This list is being made public for the first time as an initial, but important, step towards addressing the scourge of sexual abuse and implementing reform in the Convention. Each entry...

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Sexual Abuse Vs. Sexual Assault

Our 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. Sexual abuse and sexual assault are terms that we often use interchangeably. However, California law uses these terms to define separate but related crimes. Any person...

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California Statutory Rape Laws

Our 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. Statutory rape laws in California exist to protect children from sexual abuse. All sex between an adult and a minor is illegal in California. Further, statutory...

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Statute of Limitations for Sexual Harassment in California

Our 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. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) defines sexual harassment as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual...

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