It seems that news reports about teachers being arrested for sexual abuse and misbehavior involving their students, some as young as 11 years old, have grown more regular in recent months. Schools are supposed to be a safe place for kids, but these arrests show that kids aren't always as safe as we'd like them to be when they go to school.

So, why is the number of incidents of sexual misbehavior,…

You can best counter child sexual abuse by acknowledging that it exists, educating yourself about it (which you are doing now), and talking to your children about it. For some it is nearly impossible, although it seems simple enough. In some cultures, religions, and personal reasons, parents are embarrassed at the mere notion of discussing sex with their children. Our existence, however, is centered on sex.

As children develop, they have an innate knowledge of their sexuality.…

In today’s world, sexual abuse is an ever-increasing issue – and it it also becomming more common in churches. Because of this, children and youth are being exploited and abused at a higher rate than ever, and it is our job at Injury Law 360 to help them get justice for the devastating experiences they have had.

Unfortunately, many churches use their power and status to keep sexual abuse against youth hidden. For example, California church sexual abuse lack of reporting is extremely…