Approximately every 98 seconds, someone becomes a victim of sexual assault somewhere in the United States. Rape and sexual abuse are a growing problem in our society. The mental, emotional, and physical trauma and suffering have a lasting effect on victims. After someone experiences sexual abuse, it is crucial that they reach out to law enforcement as…
Every year, millions of men, women, and children across the United States experience some sort of sexual abuse or harassment. Criminal laws in our country are designed to hold wrongdoers accountable for their unlawful conduct by forcing them into prison, requiring them to register as sex offenders, and requiring perpetrators to pay substantial files. Although…
Child sexual abuse by close relatives and friends is one of the most confusing and perplexing situations to deal with. Although it is difficult to fully grasp the extent of the problem, the numbers of families affected by sexual abuse are staggering. Studies show that around 9.2% of people are sexually assaulted at some time…
Consent is agreeing, or giving permission, to do something. In Medicine, a physician and patient discuss an upcoming surgery, so the patient can give informed consent to proceed. The patient knows exactly what the surgery will entail and can make an informed decision to agree to the procedure. Consent also plays a role in participating…
Missouri Judge Denied Kanakuk’s Motion to Dismiss Fraud Lawsuit KANSAS CITY, Mo. (April 28, 2023) – This Tuesday, Judge Raymond Gross, associate circuit judge for Ozark County, ruled against Kanakuk’s motion to dismiss a civil lawsuit filed against them claiming fraud. Plaintiff Logan Yandell, now 28 years old, was sexually abused by former Kanakuk Director…
An organization may be liable for acts of abuse committed by an employee or representative. In a general sense, there are two ways an organization can be held legally responsible for acts of employees: Respondeat Superior This legal phrase literally translates as, “let the masters answer.” In common terms, it means the employer can be…
Statistics show that one in every five girls and one in every twenty boys will become victims of child sexual abuse. Sexual abuse among children is one of the most under-reported crimes, leaving children to suffer on their own. Not only do children who are harmed face immediate consequences, but the long-term effects of these…
Thanks to Victoria Pickering (Director of Advocacy) & Tyler Lumpkin (Coordinator of Education) from MOCSA (Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault), we took our commitment to helping victims and survivors of sexual abuse to a new level. To improve the work we do with survivors on a regular basis, we needed to make sure our…
Approximately 27% of women and 12% of men have experienced some form of unwanted sexual contact at some point in their life. These alarming numbers demonstrate just how big a problem sexual abuse is in our country. Approximately 80% of abused children suffer from depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, or other types of psychiatric disorder.…
Thousands of men, women, and children are subjected to sexual abuse each year in the United States. These acts have a turbulent impact on both the mental and physical health and wellbeing of victims. Many instances of abuse go unreported, leaving victims to suffer alone. Rather than deal with the overwhelming consequences of being victimized,…