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2023 Scholarship Winner

Congrats 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....
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Boucher LLP Represents Touhey and 17 Others in Lawsuit Against UC Regents for Ignoring Abuse by Their Swimming Coach

“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...
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Sexual Assault in the Fashion Industry

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. Fashions come and go, but abuse and harassment will never...
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Sexual Harassment in the Banking Industry

With 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...
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How to Ask Your Child About Molestation

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. It is devastating to think that your child may be...
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California Statute of Limitations for 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. Survivors of sexual abuse often face lifelong challenges because of...
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What Is the Difference Between Sexual Assault and Rape 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. What is rape vs. sexual assault? Sexual assault is a...
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What Is Considered “Inappropriate Touching” in the Workplace?

What 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...
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Long-Term Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse

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. As survivors speak out about childhood sexual abuse, our society...
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Orange County School of the Arts Complaint

Above its obligation to provide enrichment and sound instruction, an educational institution must provide a safe atmosphere for children. According to the allegations in a September 2022 Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) sexual assault case filed by a former student of...
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