
Sex Abuse Updates

A 41-year-old man was arrested following allegations of sexual assault in a UCLA dorm room.
A 41-year-old man was arrested following allegations of sexual assault in a UCLA dorm room.

Pennsylvania state-run juvenile detention facilities are under investigation following allegations of sexual abuse.
Pennsylvania state-run juvenile detention facilities are under investigation following allegations of sexual abuse.

Massage Envy therapist was sexually assaulted while receiving professional services from her coworker.
Massage Envy therapist was sexually assaulted while receiving professional services from her coworker.

Pennsylvania's Attorney General's Office recently charged the former Delaware County Emergency Management Director with indecent assault, simple assault, and harassment.
Pennsylvania's Attorney General's Office recently charged the former Delaware County Emergency Management Director with indecent assault, simple assault, and harassment.

The New York Civil Liberties Union recently filed a federal class action lawsuit with the goal of overturning the Sexual Assault Reform Act.
The New York Civil Liberties Union recently filed a federal class action lawsuit with the goal of overturning the Sexual Assault Reform Act.

The state of Ohio passed Erin’s Law in December 2022 after years of conflict in the state legislature and two failures.
The state of Ohio passed Erin’s Law in December 2022 after years of conflict in the state legislature and two failures.

Two women have sued Brandon McManus, a former kicker for the Jacksonville Jaguars, for sexual assault.
Two women have sued Brandon McManus, a former kicker for the Jacksonville Jaguars, for sexual assault.

Louisiana lawmakers are working to implement an extended “look back period” for survivors of childhood abuse.
Louisiana lawmakers are working to implement an extended “look back period” for survivors of childhood abuse.

Significant trauma like sexual assault and abuse leaves lasting effects on both survivors and their loved ones.
Significant trauma like sexual assault and abuse leaves lasting effects on both survivors and their loved ones.

The New Jersey Supreme Court recently ruled against a long-standing administrative regulation that pressured survivors and witnesses into silence.
The New Jersey Supreme Court recently ruled against a long-standing administrative regulation that pressured survivors and witnesses into silence.

A New Jersey sheriff’s deputy intends to sue the Passaic County jail where she is employed.
A New Jersey sheriff’s deputy intends to sue the Passaic County jail where she is employed.
![On May 1, 2024 a unanimous vote was made, the Ohio Senate passed House Bill 161, to eliminate the “loophole that [keeps] spouses from being prosecuted for rape and other sex offenses”.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6513619eef74ed68decc348f/1699117321882-37FF1A6CVXZU9JKKM419/Potential%2BAbout%2BUs%2Bor%2BContact%2BUs.jpg)
On May 1, 2024 a unanimous vote was made, the Ohio Senate passed House Bill 161, to eliminate the “loophole that [keeps] spouses from being prosecuted for rape and other sex offenses”.
On May 1, 2024’s unanimous vote, the Ohio Senate passed House Bill 161.

Ohio high school student involved in the sexual assault of a teammate was sentenced.
An Ohio high school student involved in the sexual assault of a teammate was sentenced on May 1, 2024.

Former American film producer Harvey Weinstein made headlines as allegations surfaced against the convicted sex offender in 2020.
Former American film producer Harvey Weinstein made headlines as allegations surfaced against the convicted sex offender in 2020.

The Biden administration recently finalized a proposal to update the Title IX laws in place at schools.
The Biden administration recently finalized a proposal to update the Title IX laws in place at schools.

A Texas A&M men’s basketball player, Julius Marble, was arrested Thursday for an alleged sexual assault.
A Texas A&M men’s basketball player, Julius Marble, was arrested Thursday for an alleged sexual assault.

The impacts of censorship continue to harm readers and writers alike. PEN America, a freedom of expression advocacy group, investigates a recent pattern in book banning: “obscenity.”
The impacts of censorship continue to harm readers and writers alike.

The United States Coast Guard has been accused of preventing survivors of sexual assault from reporting their attacks, prompting an investigation of the renowned Coast Guard Academy.
The United States Coast Guard has been accused of preventing survivors of sexual assault from reporting their attacks, prompting an investigation of the renowned Coast Guard Academy.

A young Chicago woman bravely shared her story of surviving sexual assault during her time as a student in the city’s public school district.
A young Chicago woman bravely shared her story of surviving sexual assault during her time as a student in the city’s public school district.

A recent lawsuit names both music producer Sean “Diddy” Combs and his son, Christian “King” Combs in allegations of sexual assault.
A recent lawsuit names both music producer Sean “Diddy” Combs and his son, Christian “King” Combs in allegations of sexual assault.