Posts Tagged ‘sexual abuse’
Lawsuit Charges USA Swimming Responsible for Sex Abuse of Olympian Ariana Kukors Smith
Olympian Ariana Kukors Smith, in a lawsuit filed in California, alleges that her former swim coach Sean Hutchison sexually abused her as a minor, and that the sport’s governing body, USA Swimming, covered up the sexual abuse.
Read MoreProtecting Sexually Abused Kids from Revictimization
The California legislature has adjourned for the 2017 year, taking action on a critical bill affecting child sexual abuse victims. New legislation sets time limits on psychological examinations or “psyche exams” on child sex abuse victims in civil lawsuits. Currently, there are no time limits. The law also mandates that a licensed therapist with experience in…
Read MoreProtection of School Children from Sexual Abuse Ordered by Court
Public school districts and their administrators have a duty to protect students from child molesters and sexual abuse, according to a California State Supreme Court ruling this week. What this means is that students may sue school districts for alleged sexual abuse by school employees if administrators ignore warning signs or fail to monitor employees.…
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