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The Illinois Attorney General recently released a report about clergy sexual abuse. It reveals the terrifying risk to our children's safety posed by members of the clergy. The investigation verified and added to a disturbing truth that every Southern Illinois sexual...
Facts About Sexual Abuse in Educational Settings Perusing the online headlines sadly seems to illustrate little news to be happy about regarding our childrens' safety at school. Though school shootings seem to make the headlines every day, another type of violence is...
This week we read of the charging of a deputy arrested for assaulting multiple prisoners in a jail facility in California. Sadly these stories of abuse of power are all too common in federal prison, state prison and even county jail settings. Those who have been...
As sexual assault attorneys in O'Fallon, IL, we know that victims of sexual assault in Illinois have harshly criticized the Chicago Police Department for the agency’s record in dealing with sexual assault cases. According to reports from advocacy groups and...
As sexual assault attorneys in O'Fallon, IL we see it all too often: children whose predators were seemingly acting in "plain view" of those who simply missed the warning signs. No parent wants to imagine the possibility of anyone inflicting harm on their child. But...
The Catholic Church’s Augustinian order settled a sexual abuse lawsuit brought by 11 survivors who claimed a Lawrence, Massachusetts, priest abused them during the 1970s. As sexual assault attorneys in O'Fallon, IL, we know how close to home this hits. The...
As domestic and sexual abuse attorneys in O'Fallon, IL, we know that for victims, living with an abuser is a terrible thing to endure. There are many reasons a victim may have difficulty leaving the situation. Perhaps the victim is a child and has nowhere else to go....
New Jersey’s Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women has come under scrutiny in recent years, as former inmates are coming forward and testifying about the sexual abuse they endured from prison staff. As sexual abuse lawyers in O'Fallon, IL, this story got our...
If you have been detained – in a jail, prison or by any military or law enforcement agency – you may have lost many freedoms. You may not be able to have contact with family and friends. Your movements and schedule may not be in your control. But your body is still...
Participating in sports is a quintessential part of the middle or high school experience for many students. Playing basketball, football, soccer, running track or participating in gymnastics are much-loved activities by young adults looking to practice their skills,...