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Every April, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) coordinates a month-long Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) campaign. The goals of this campaign include educating and engaging the public in addressing the widespread issue of sexual assault via awareness, prevention, and how to support those affected by it. The term “sexual assault” is an…

Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2021 Sexual Assault by a Person in Authority April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, an important time to help raise awareness and educate people about sexual assault, and GreeningLaw, P.C. wants people understand that if they or someone they love finds themselves in this unfortunate position, the legal experts on…

Protecting Kids From Abuse During the Holidays The holiday season can be a joyous time of year for adults and kids of all ages. And while this probably isn’t a topic most people want to think about (and one many parents want to avoid), we feel it’s important to remind parents that times like…

Sexual Abuse by a Medical Provider Article by Tahira Merritt Sexual Abuse by a medical or therapeutic provider is not only a violation of trust and medical ethics but, in many States, it is a violation of criminal and civil law. When you go to the doctor, dentist, hospital, counselor, physical therapist, or any…

Dealing with the Aftermath of a Sexual Assault Sexual assault can have a tremendous impact on a person’s life, with the impacts of sexual violence often going far beyond just physical injuries and taking a psychological and emotional toll on survivors as well. Many people who have been sexually assaulted struggle with things like…

Sexual Assault Awareness Month: What to Do After an Assault April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and GreeningLaw, P.C. wants to help by educating people about some of the steps they can take following an incident of sexual violence. This is important because these steps not only help to stay grounded emotionally during such…

The Reality of Human Trafficking in 2020 Most people in the United States probably assume that human trafficking and slavery ended more than a century ago, but unfortunately, this industry continues to thrive even today. It’s estimated that 20.9 million adults and children are bought and sold worldwide and forced into sex slavery or…

Personal Injury Law and Sexual Assault Sexual assault is one of the most heinous crimes imaginable. It can ruin someone’s life and interpersonal relationships, cause them to withdraw from society, and leave permanent physical and emotional scars. In addition to criminal charges, victims of sexual assault can (and often do) press civil charges against…

Civil Actions in Response to Sexual Assault April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and with the viral phenomenon that is the “Me Too” movement (aka #MeToo) in full swing, in addition to the high-profile cases of sexual misconduct surrounding major celebrities such as Harvey Weinstein and Bill Cosby, it feels timely to have a…

Pope Francis Apologizes to Victims of Sexual Abuse On July 7, 2014, the Dallas Morning News reprinted an Associated Press article reporting that Pope Francis asked victims of sexual abuse at the hands of Catholic priests to forgive the Church for not preventing these actions and for the length of time the Church took…