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Understanding childhood sexual abuse—how it happens, what it looks like, and what to do about it—is key to prevention, justice, and healing. These articles address common questions about abuse to help survivors, families, and communities recognize abuse, respond effectively, and move forward with clarity and strength.
What is Sexual Abuse?
Gain a clear understanding of what sexual abuse is—including grooming, coercion, and unwanted contact—so you can recognize abuse and respond with informed compassion.
Sexual Abuse Survivor Guide
Understand your rights, the impact of trauma, and options for healing and justice. This article helps survivors and supporters take clear, confident steps forward.
What Survivors Should Know
Explore eight key insights every survivor and ally should consider—about abuse, justice, support, and advocacy—in and beyond the legal system.
Mormon Sexual Abuse – What You Need to Know
Experiencing or hearing about sexual abuse within the Mormon church, officially referred to as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...
Educational Resources
5 Ways Public School Abuse Cases Go Unreported
Sexual abuse in public schools is a serious problem, and it’s happening far more often than people realize. Every year, thousands of...
How Workplace Culture Can Enable Harassment
Workplace harassment doesn’t just appear out of nowhere. It thrives when power goes unchecked, reporting systems fail, and speaking out feels like...
Mormon Sexual Abuse – What You Need to Know
Experiencing or hearing about sexual abuse within the Mormon church, officially referred to as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...
Common Signs of Institutional Negligence in Juvenile Detention
Juvenile detention facilities are supposed to help young people get back on track by providing education, therapy, and support. But when these...
Rebuilding Trust: Steps Toward Healing After Clergy Sexual Abuse
Clergy sexual abuse is one of the most devastating violations of trust, leaving survivors to grapple with profound psychological, emotional, and spiritual...
Oregon Teacher Sexual Abuse – Who’s to Blame?
Teacher sexual abuse affects not just the survivors, but also their families and communities. While incidents of teacher sexual abuse have surfaced...
Understanding Sexual Abuse in the LDS (Latter-day Saints) Church
Sexual abuse within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) is a serious and widespread issue that continues to devastate...
A Summary of Incidents and Allegations of Abuse at OYA Facilities
The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA), established in 1995, is tasked with rehabilitating youth aged 12 to 24 who are under state custody...
Choosing a Sexual Abuse Attorney – What you Need to Know
For survivors of sexual abuse, seeking legal help can be overwhelming. The right attorney is not just a legal representative—they are your...
Understanding the Legal Landscape of Campus Sexual Violence
Sexual violence on college campuses is a pervasive issue, with recent data underscoring the prevalence of these assaults in educational institutions nationwide....
8 Things Advocates and Victims Need to Consider About Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse victims often face a journey marked by trauma, emotional struggle, and societal barriers. Giving them insights is essential to ensure...
Disability Sexual Abuse: Understanding the Higher Risk of Abuse Among Disabled Individuals
Sexual abuse among individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) is a deeply concerning yet frequently overlooked issue within society. These...
Clergy Sexual Abuse: The Truth Behind the Misconduct
Clergy, church leaders, and religious organizations primarily serve to provide spiritual, and moral leadership, and a nurturing community to their adherents. When...
Educational Initiatives: Teaching Consent and Preventing Sexual Abuse in Schools
Sexual assault in schools is a prevalent and growing issue. Statistics from the Rape, Abuse, & Incest Network (RAINN) show that one...
10 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Sexual Abuse Attorney
Promptly reporting cases of suspected sexual abuse is essential for enhancing the safety and well-being of victims, especially children or vulnerable adults....
12 Common Settings Where Sexual Abuse Occurs
Sexual abuse is a pervasive and deeply troubling crime that doesn’t discriminate based on location, class, or background. Although we can’t completely...
Sexual Abuse Survivors Resource Guide
At Crew Janci, we recognize the profound and lasting pain and distress experienced by survivors of childhood sexual abuse and exploitation. Our...
LDS Church Abuse: Three Case Studies to Review
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (also known as the LDS Church or the Mormon Church) has an unfortunate history...
6 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Clergy Sexual Abuse
Clergy, leaders within the church, and religious institutions primarily serve to provide spiritual and moral guidance, fostering a healthy community for their...
The Importance of Hiring a Sexual Abuse Attorney to Get Justice
There are many different routes that survivors of sexual abuse can take to feel that they have obtained justice for what happened...
Guide to Sex Offender Registry and Penalties for Sex Offenses in Oregon
The State of Oregon categorizes an individual as a “sex offender” if they have been convicted of a sex crime. This includes...
A Guide to Reporting Sexual Abuse
Reporting cases of suggested sexual abuse is vital to increase the safety and well-being of victims, particularly children or vulnerable adults. At...
4 Things to Look for When Seeking a Sexual Abuse Lawyer
Every individual affected by sexual abuse incidents has a distinct narrative detailing the events and the profound consequences on their lives, often...
10 Signs of School Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse in schools poses a risk that spans various stages of development, from early childhood through adolescence and even into...
What is Clergy Sexual Abuse & Where to Report It
Clergy sexual abuse constitutes a grave breach of trust, leading to profound physical, emotional, and spiritual trauma for victims. Studies indicate...
Sexual Abuse in Schools: Educators and School Staff
When parents send their children to school, they expect them to be safe and nurtured by educators and school staff. Regrettably, some...
Sexual Abuse Lawyers Helping Assault Victims for Justice
Sexual abuse is a heinous act that violates a person’s trust and safety. Not only do victims experience the physical and emotional...
Why is Sexual Abuse So Common in the LDS Church?
Unfortunately, abuse within religious organizations is not uncommon. In recent years, there has been a surge in lawsuits related to sexual abuse...
Why Do You Need a Child Sexual Abuse Lawyer?
Experiencing childhood sexual abuse can be deeply traumatizing and carry effects that last a lifetime. Many people do not speak up about...
Deconstructing the “Perfect Victim”: Challenging Stereotypes in Sexual Assault Cases
In sexual assault cases, a pervasive and damaging narrative looms large: the “perfect victim” myth. This phenomenon not only deters victims from...
Post-Assault Care: The Lack of Accessible Resources for Survivors
With over half of women and almost one-third of men experiencing sexual violence in their lifetime, sexual assault is an all-too-prevalent issue....
Empowering Voices: Addressing Abuse and Trauma in Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Because of their heightened vulnerability, addressing signs of abuse and trauma in individuals with developmental disabilities is crucial. Adults with developmental disabilities...
Extending the Statute of Limitations in Sexual Abuse Cases
The #MeToo movement has created a platform for survivors to use their voices and hold their perpetrators accountable. As more survivors...
Silent Targets: Abuse Against People with Disabilities
Unfortunately, due to societal perception, dependent lifestyles, and communication difficulties, people with disabilities are at a significantly higher risk of being abused...
Church Sexual Abuse Statistics: Understanding the Prevalence of Sexual Abuse in Religious Organizations
Church Sexual Abuse Statistics Religious organizations are experiencing a grave issue: cases of sexual abuse and misconduct by trusted leaders. These incidents...
What is Considered Sexual Abuse?
Victims, parents, and others sometimes wonder: what is considered sexual abuse? How invasive does the conduct need to be? Does it have...
Mormon Church Abuse: Why Is It So Common?
In recent years, reports of abuse in the Mormon Church have shone a light on the rampart and systemic problem within the...
Baptist Church Sexual Abuse – History, Statistics, & Prevention Tips
Baptist Church Sexual Abuse: History, Statistics, & Ways to Prevent It The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) is one of many organized religious...
Catholic Church Sexual Abuse Statistics
Catholic Church Sexual Abuse Statistics For centuries, the Catholic Church has faced internal issues of sexual abuse by priests and other religious...
Oregon Revenge Porn Lawsuit
Nonconsensual Revenge Porn Lawsuit in Oregon Today, the ability to send, share, and receive images and recordings is the easiest it has...
Athlete A: Why America Can’t Stop Abusing Children
Athlete A is a Netflix documentary released in June 2020. The documentary focuses on reporters from the Indianapolis Star uncovering of Larry...
Boy Scouts Sexual Abuse Cases: How the Boy Scouts of America Covered Up Its Systemic Problem
Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has known about its Boy Scouts sexual abuse cases and its systematic problem of Boy Scouts abuse...
Churches Using “Fine Print” in Membership Documents to Defeat Sexual Abuse Claims
Religious organizations whose personnel sexually abuse minors are increasingly utilizing “fine print” to prevent survivors from receiving justice, Crew Janci LLP has...
“Egregious” Sonoma Valley Case Highlights Pattern of Sexual Abuse Failings at Boys & Girls Club of America
One of the most “egregious” cases, according to recent media reports, involves Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley, California where a...
One Year’s Losses for Child Sexual Abuse in U.S. Top $9 Billion, New Study Suggests
A new study at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that the annual economic impact of child sexual abuse...
#ME2CSA Review: New Anonymous Reporting Site for Victims of Sex Abuse
NOTE: This article provides an informational review of #ME2CSA; it is not an endorsement and Crew Janci LLP is not affiliated...
A Thank You From A Sexual Assault Survivor
Last week, we received a very thoughtful thank you note from one of our clients. She suffered a severe sexual assault as...
Sex Abuse Resources
Male Survivor http://www.malesurvivor.org/ Overcoming Sexual Victimization of Boys and Men. We are committed to preventing, healing, and eliminating all forms of sexual...
Lessons from the “Making School Safe” Report
As we discussed last week, a group of abuse survivors released a report on a horrific pattern of child sexual abuse at...
Lessons from the Duggars: Responding to Abuse
Josh Duggar of Arkansas has recently admitted to the sexual abuse of underage girls. Accusations of sexual abuse emerged earlier this week...
Addressing the Rape Kit Backlog in Oregon and Nation-Wide
Today, May 20, 2015, the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary and the House Committee on Appropriations will hold hearings on...
Cosby Victims Lawsuit Leaves Victims Wondering: Can I Still Sue?
A woman who alleges that Bill Cosby sexually abused her while she was a minor has recently filed a lawsuit against the...
Oregon Boy Scout Abuse Perversion Files
The list below contains many of the known Scout volunteers who were accused of sexually molesting and raping children in Oregon and...
“I Wish I Could Just Blame the Democrats”–Child Abuse, Institutions of Trust, and Public Policy.
Kelly Clark, Esq. O’Donnell and Clark Annual Firm Dinner September 19, 2007, Monarch Hotel Clackamas, Oregon. A Defense of Our Work. Mark...
The Silent Survivors: Cases against the Catholic Church may end, but the struggles of the abuse victims go on
The Register Guard Op-Ed by Kelly Clark April 29, 2007 Amidst all the congratulations going around these last days concerning the long-awaited...
Find a Counselor
MaleSurvivor’s Guide to Therapists
MaleSurvivor’s guide offers clear advice to help men find, assess, or change therapists with confidence and care.
ASCA’ Guide to Therapists
Thinking about starting therapy? This guide from the ASCA can help you research, find, and choose a therapist who is the right...
Wings’ Guide to Therapists
This guide from Wings Foundation offers practical tips for survivors & loved ones to find a trauma-informed therapist that fits their needs.