The Child Victim’s Act in New York has been front-page news as thousands of child sexual abuse cases have been filed against churches, schools, and organizations such as the Boy Scouts. There are thousands of …
When you undergo a traumatic event such as sexual abuse as a child, you are more likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a mental health condition that is triggered by a terrifying …
In the United States, every nine minutes, a child is sexually assaulted. Yet not every survivor tells someone, be it a friend, family member, teacher, or police officer, about their abuse. Often, if they …
In May, the New York State Assembly and Senate voted to extend the deadline for New Yorkers who were sexually abused as children to file legal claims. This is a major victory for the victims …
The Child Victims Act was an important legislative step in the fight against child abuse in New York. The Act extended the criminal and civil statute of limitations period and made other changes that expanded …
The passage of the Child Victims Act in New York has made some important changes to the law that now gives greater rights to the victims of childhood sexual abuse. Many institutions, such as the …
Victims of childhood sexual abuse can experience devastating long-term consequences that require years of treatment. These effects can manifest themselves psychologically as well as physically. This is especially true for individuals who have waited a …
Childhood sexual abuse can leave a survivor with deep scars. The mixture of confusion, shame, anger, and depression can take decades to work through. Childhood sexual abuse is far too common, and unfortunately, many survivors …
In 2017, after accusations of sexual abuse against film producer Harvey Weinsteincame to light, the #MeToo movement against sexual harassment and sexual assault went viral. The hashtag spread across social media and included attempts …
Survivors of childhood sexual abuse often suffer long-term consequences from their abuse. Sexual abuse is highly damaging and results in many survivors suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
PTSD is a mental …