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Legal Information, State Laws, and Victims’ Rights
LEGAL CLARITY & CONFIDENCE
Know Your Rights. Understand the Law.
The legal system can feel overwhelming—but you have rights and deserve clarity. These resources explain key protections for sexual abuse survivors, including state-specific laws like those in Oregon and Washington and legal options that support prevention, accountability, and healing.
Reporting Sexual Abuse
Reporting suspected abuse can prevent further harm. This guide explains mandatory reporting rules, how to contact CPS/APS, and why speaking up is essential for protection and healing.
Oregon Sex Offenses
Understand definitions and penalties of Oregon sex offenses—from sexual abuse to rape, sodomy, and online grooming—and how Measure 11 may affect sentencing.
Protections in Public Schools
If abuse occurred in a public school setting, you may have specific legal protections. Learn about rights, timelines, and legal recourse for survivors in educational institutions.
Understanding Legal Protections for Public School Abuse Survivors
Sexual abuse in public schools is more widespread than many people realize, and the impact on survivors can last a lifetime. Abuse...
Legal Info & Rights
The Role of a Clergy Sexual Abuse Attorney
Sexual abuse by clergy members is a profound betrayal of trust, of faith, and of personal safety. For survivors, the journey toward...
Legal Challenges in Jehovah’s Witness Abuse Cases
Survivors of sexual abuse within the Jehovah’s Witnesses community often face not only the trauma of abuse itself, but also daunting institutional...
The Legal Rights of Teachers Who Report Abuse
Teachers are often the first people to notice when something’s not right, and they play a vital role in protecting kids from...
Understanding Legal Protections for Public School Abuse Survivors
Sexual abuse in public schools is more widespread than many people realize, and the impact on survivors can last a lifetime. Abuse...
The Role of Trauma Experts in Legal Cases
Trauma experts play a crucial role in legal cases involving survivors of sexual abuse. Their insight helps courts understand how trauma affects...
Is It Too Late to File a Sexual Abuse Case? Ask a Sexual Abuse Attorney
Understanding the Statute of Limitations in Sexual Abuse Cases A statute of limitations is a law that sets a deadline for filing...
Sexual Assault and Abuse: Legal Penalties in Washington
Sexual abuse or assault encompasses a wide variety of actions, leading to laws designed to address the diverse nature of these offenses...
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...
Oregon Sexual Abuse: Definitions and Penalties in Sex Assault
Sexual abuse or assault is a broad category that includes many different acts. For this reason, the law is shaped to accommodate...
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 bravely...
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...
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...
2020 Boy Scouts of America Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Awareness for Victims
The national organization of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as the organization faces hundreds of lawsuits...
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...
Understanding New York’s Child Victims Act
Last Update: 05/09/2020: Amid Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, Governor Cuomo Announces State Will Extend Window for Victims to File Cases under the Child...
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...
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.