Southern Baptist Clergy Sexual Abuse Scandal
In May, the Southern Baptist Convention unveiled a 300-page clergy sexual abuse report that demonstrated multiple injured victims from clergy members of the Southern Baptist Church.[1] The Abuse According to the Texas Observer, the Southern Baptist Convention held just last month revealed a clergy sexual abuse scandal that left “An epidemic of violence in broken lives.”[2] This came from an investigative report[3] published just recently. The report indicated that there were rampant clergy sexual abuse allegations and claims for a significant period of time inside the Southern Baptist Church, which is the largest denomination in the south.
Read MoreFederal Statutes for Sexual Abuse of Adults and Minors
In the United States, sexual abuse is not simply limited to a state’s interpretation of liability by statute. There is an overarching set of statutes by the federal government. Namely, there are four federal statutes that an organization or individual may be held liable for, especially if the sexual abuse that occurred happened to a
Read MoreFBI is Warning of Child Abuse Photos During Zoom Meetings
Due to social distancing requirements during the pandemic, many organizations and schools have turned to virtual meetings and events. Zoom has become the leading digital platform to conduct these events. Since the meetings are so common, many share links to the meetings without vetting and approving participants. Pedophiles use these links to share material depicting
Read MoreChild Pornography Online Surges During Pandemic
With tech companies’ moderation efforts also constrained by the pandemic, distributors of child sexual exploitation material are growing bolder, using major platforms to try to draw audiences. Some platforms are warning users that when they report questionable or illegal content, the company may not be able to quickly respond. About Sexual Abuse Sexual abuse is
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Child Sexual Abuse on the Rise During Lockdown
According to the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network, there has been a rise in the percentage of child abuse cases as a majority of the country is in lockdown. There was a 22% increase in monthly calls from people younger than 18. About Sexual Abuse Sexual abuse is devastating. This is especially true when
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Sexual Abuse Whistleblower Helped Victims of University Doctor
A University of Michigan doctor will be held accountable for long term sexual abuse after a courageous whistleblower came forward and shined a light on the abuse. It is because of strong people coming forward that abuse stops. About the Whistleblower Statute In 1863 to combat fraud in Union contracts during the Civil War, Congress
Read MoreDisabled Girl Raped on School Bus
A middle school girl with special needs was sexually assaulted and raped on a school bus by other students. However, the bus driver didn’t intervene, nor did he report the assaults to anyone in the department of education. About Sexual Abuse Sexual abuse is devastating. This is especially true when abusers take the form of
Read MoreUber Driver Sexually Assaults Passenger
A male Uber driver sexually assaulted a passenger and has been arrested and accused of both kidnapping and assault. Friends began to worry when their female friend never arrived at her destination. They were horrified to learn that her 51-year-old Uber driver sexually assaulted her. About Sexual Abuse Sexual abuse is devastating. This is especially
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Justice for Boy Scouts Sexual Assault Victims
The Boy Scouts of America files bankruptcy after many victims come forward to accuse scoutmasters, troop leaders and other scouts of sexual assault. It dates back for decades. Time is still available to file a civil litigation for justice. About Boy Scouts of America The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is one of the largest youth
Read More5 Warning Signs of Religious Abuse
Clergy and leaders within religious institutions offer spiritual and moral guidance for their followers. When these leaders sexually abuse someone, it is extremely detrimental. This abuse manipulates someone’s trust and faith bringing lifelong consequences to the victim. Here are five warning signs of religious abuse. 5. Trauma Physical signs of abuse include a sexual transmitted
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