A recent report provided by the Associated Press has found that there is a non-profit organization named “Opus Bono Sacerdotti” that has been providing assistance quietly to priests who have been accused of sexual misconduct.…
Child Victims Act Allow Clergy Victims to File
Beginning on August 14, New Yorkers who are survivors of childhood sexual abuse will have a one-year window of opportunity to file civil suits against their abusers, under the terms of the Child Victims Act,…
A Southern Baptist Church’s Handling Sexual Abuse
In what is perhaps the most high-profile current lawsuit alleging child sexual abuse in the Southern Baptist Convention, a woman (who we will refer to as Jane Doe) alleges that she was sexually abused as…
Archdiocese Sues Over Coverage For Sexual Abuse Cases
In recent news, the New York Archdiocese has filed a lawsuit against its insurers. The Archdiocese is demanding that it be both legally protected and receive coverage over civil claims brought by future abuse victims…
Inspector General Finds Elder Abuse Not Reported
Elder abuse is recognized as an increasing problem in senior communities; however, the extent of the issue is difficult to determine due to the absence of a clear definition and the lack of accurate reports…